TOWN OF MIDDLEBOROUGH
JOB POSTING
****2 POSITIONS AVAILABLE****

Position: Water Distribution Mechanic
Location: Water Division, 65 Sachem Street, Middleborough, MA 02346
Status: Full-time
Hours: 40 hours per week
Wages: $26.9406 per hour (Water 2, Step 1) – $33.1657 per hour (Water 3, Step 6) in accordance with the current AFSCME DPW Union Contract

Grade Requirements:
WATER 2: D1/T1
WATER 3: D2/T2

Job Description

The Town of Middleborough seeks qualified applicants for the position of Water Distribution Mechanic for the Water Division. Perform diversified skilled mechanic duties on assigned shift in the Water Department to install and maintain the water distribution system to ensure proper flow of potable water within the system.

Receive written or verbal instructions, charts, diagrams, and directions on job requirements following standard trade practices and working within schedules in completing projects, using appropriate equipment, tools, and supplies.

Perform skilled work such as installing, repairing, or rebuilding water mains, connections, and hydrants; drilling and tapping; cement and brick work; painting and gate repairing. Repair walls, pavements, curbing, and grounds; install meters, etc. Inspect sites for damage, line breaks, and leakage problems. Lay and make pipe connections. Operate trucks, backhoe, air compressor, pumps, and related light equipment as directed.

Maintain and repair pipelines; assist pumping stations; perform meter reading and repair or replacement duties; pour corrosion-resistant material over pipes or apply material with brush or spray gun. Wrap pipe as directed to prevent corrosion or leakage. Operate equipment to clear grounds along pipeline right of way; operate pipe cleaning equipment.

Respond to emergencies and carry out assignments prescribed to remedy same. Assist in snow removal duties as required. Move materials as necessary in performance of duties as directed. Detect and report improper operation, faulty equipment, defective materials, and unusual conditions to the proper supervisor. Maintain equipment in clean, safe, and orderly condition. Follow prescribed safety rules and regulations at all times. Be available and pull regular shifts on stand-by duty for the distribution system as set up by the Division Foreperson.

Perform other related duties as required or as directed. The successful applicant shall be given a sixty (60) day trial and training period in this position.

Must obtain Massachusetts Grade 1D Operator license, Class 2 Driver’s License, and be able to obtain a Hoisting License within a year.

Interested applicants please submit resume and cover letter to Allison Ferreira, Human Resources Director via email to

Date of posting: July 29, 2024
Deadline: Open Until Filled

The Town of Middleborough is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran, genetic information, and other legally protected characteristics.

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