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City of Woonsocket WATER UTILITY PERSON in Not Listed, Massachusetts
The City of Woonsocket, Rhode Island is conducting a search for a Water Utility Person for the Public Works Department, Water Division. Under general supervision of the Water Division Superintendent, the person in this position will be responsible for operating and preparing water gate valves and boxes, water mains, hydrants and service line and boxes. Required to do cement and masonry work as it pertains to water projects, as well as laying and repairing water pipes and service lines as needed. Must be able to operate power tools for projects, as well as operate light trucks less than 3.5 tons. A high school diploma, or a GED equivalent, is required. Must have four (4) years of experience in either skilled or semi-skilled construction, with two (2) of those years in the operation and maintenance practices of a municipal water system. Must possess a Class 1 Distribution Operator License within one (1) year of employment, and possess a Class B CDL within six (6) months. City employees who are currently Laborers, Light Equipment Operators or Medium Equipment Operators in the Water Division are considered to possess the appropriate training and experience. Application Deadline: Friday, September 27, 2024 Union: Local 670, RI Council 94 Weekly Rate: \$989.13 to \$1,053.50 per week [M72] Hours of Work: 40 Hours Examination Date: To Be Determined To Apply: The City of Woonsocket offers a competitive benefit and compensation package. For more information on this position including a full position description and application visit the Employment section on the City of Woonsocket website via the following URL: https://www.woonsocketri.org/personnel-department/pages/employment-opportunities Please forward your completed application and resume to Nikki Aphonphanh, Personnel Division, City of Woonsocket, 169 Main Street, Woonsocket, RI 02895. You may send your information electronically to naphonphanh@woonsocketri.org. About Woonsocket: A City that upholds forward thinking principles for both employees and residents. Located in Rhode Island\'s Blackstone Valley, the City of Woonsocket is a vibrant, urban community and is surrounded by the growing suburban communities of Lincoln, Cumberland and North Smithfield, and boasts a positive business climate where City officials and the business community work together to build a strong economy. Woonsocket is centrally located in the Boston/Worcester/Providence triangle, and home to CVS Corporation, a Fortune 500 company. An Equal Opportunity Employer Note: This position is in-person and is not remote.