Construction and Maintenance Craftsman

Construction and Maintenance Craftsman W-5 : $21.50 – $31.50 per hour Department of Public Works

Responsibilities

Performs journeyman level skilled labor duties in the construction, repair and maintenance of water and sewer systems, highway and traffic systems, building maintenance and similar Public Works projects; installs and maintains water and sewer services; lays main pipes; puts in water gates; packs and repairs gates; connects house services; taps, seals and caulks piping; installs and repairs water meters and hydrants; directs emergency repair crews working on water leaks and breaks; may perform cement work in putting in sidewalks or other structures; when working on highway projects places curbs; sets catch basins; builds manholes and drains; sets up forms, spreads cement and/or asphalt for roads and walkways; operates power tools, tapping machines, rodding machines; performs blacksmith, welding, carpentry and building maintenance tasks; checks for satisfactory completion; may supervise a small crew of workers at a lower skill level as laborers, helpers, apprentices, motor equipment operators and maintenance men; performs snow and ice removal duties

Requirements

Graduation from high school; Two years or more of relevant experience, or a combination that enables performance of all aspects of the position and ability to effectuate results for wide variety of problems in a particular type of work; Must possess valid Massachusetts Class B Operator’s License; Licensed by the Massachusetts Department of Public Safety

Nice to have

Class 2A Hoisting License