DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS PUMPING STATION OPERATOR

CITY OF MARLBOROUGH

Marlborough, MA 01752

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
PUMPING STATION OPERATOR

Posting Number: AA#22-42 Date Posted: November 29, 2022
Weekly Hours: 40 hours/week * FLSA: Non-Exempt
Hiring Rate: $25.1336/hour Bargaining Unit: Laborers
Step Rate: $25.1366 - $31.7493/hour Location: 135 Neil Street

*Sunday through Thursday shift. May be required to work weekends and holidays and in emergency situations once deemed qualified to do so.
Employee may be required to work beyond normal business hours at nights and/or on weekends in response to natural or man-made emergencies on a 24-hour basis, 365 days per year. Must be available to be on call every 3rd week and holidays and respond to emergencies when needed within 30 minutes of receiving an alarm.

The City of Marlborough Department of Public Works is seeking to fill the full time (40 hours) position of Pumping
Station Operator. The employee is responsible for the operation and maintenance of municipal sewerage and water PUMPING STATIONs and treatment plants. The employee will perform a variety of skilled and technical tasks in the operation and maintenance of all water and wastewater facilities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
(The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various type of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)

• Operates, maintains, and repairs diesel and gas driven engines, electrically driven pumps and auxiliary machinery and equipment in municipal sewerage and/or water pumping booster stations.
• Takes readings on recording instruments and adjusts equipment as necessary to regulate flow of water and/or sewerage and to control the amount of chlorine or other substances being added.
• Maintains log of operations.
• Inspects, cleans, and lubricates machinery.
• Overhauls, maintains, and repairs machinery and equipment.
• Maintains station buildings and grounds in a clean and orderly condition.
• Use and set up of confined entry equipment, Tripod, hoisting winch, safety harness and gas detection.
• Participates in emergency snow and ice operations.
• When required, participates in water and sewer utility repairs, installations, and maintenance.
• When required, participates in the City’s Fats, Oil, and Grease (F.O.G.) program and the City’s Industrial

Pretreatment Program.

• Attends seminars and training programs to maintain required licenses or certifications and to keep aware of current safety operating practices and procedures.
• Performs other duties as directed.

For a full job description: Pumping Station Operator

Interested candidates should forward cover letter and resume to: hrjobs@marlborough-ma.gov

Position will remain open until filled.

The City of Marlborough is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The City of Marlborough does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, genetic information, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status or membership in the armed services, marital status or any other protected category under federal or state law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.13 - $31.74 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Work Location: In person