Operations Service Repairperson I

Job description

Residency Requirement 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. Responsibilities: DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 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 repairperson 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 i...