Operations Service Repairperson

Employees must be Boston residents on their date of hire and for the duration of their employment subject to BWSC policies and collective bargaining agreements.

• Investigate complaints and reported problems to water and sewer infrastructure and make necessary repairs.
• Excavate job sites.
• Operate pneumatic, hydraulic, electric, and gas hand tools and equipment necessary to perform assigned duties.
• Assist mechanic, craftsperson or semi-skilled maintenance person or repair person as required.
• Complete required forms and reports.
• Responsible for the maintenance and security of all parts, materials and appropriate tools to perform assigned tasks.
• Instruct and direct other Commission personnel in the skills needed to perform OSRI, apprentice or other junior rating duties.
• Reconstruct streets, sidewalks, and other public/private ways as needed and regulate castings to grade.
• Perform a variety of maintenance tasks.
• Clean and inspect sewers, storm drains, catch basins and combined sewers and appurtenances.
• Perform shut-offs and let-ons of water controls as directed.
• Operate, inspect, repair and paint fire hydrants.
• Perform investigations and diagnostic tests of water and sewer systems.
• Load and unload stock and equipment.
• Assist in the use, maintenance, preparation, handling and moving of a variety of materials, tools and equipment.
• Execute simple sketches and plans.
• Fuel, wash and perform minor repairs to vehicles.
• May be required to read, install, tag and seal meter and remote reading devices, clear obstructed water sources and remove snow.
• May be required to testify on behalf of the Commission regarding legal matters.
• Perform all duties as assigned or required to fulfill the functions of the position.

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Must possess a valid Massachusetts Drivers License.
• Successful completion of the BWSC’s Apprentice Program unless otherwise agreed.
• May be required to complete Waste Water Collection Course and obtain certification.
• May be required to complete Water Distribution Course.
• Must have knowledge of all safety procedures and be able to demonstrate the proper use of all required safety equipment.
• Required to work any emergency as directed by the Commission.

Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer