Water Utility Person

CITY OF WOONSOCKET, RHODE ISLAND

Personnel Division

Employment Advertisement

WATER UTILITY PERSON

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 lines 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:     Monday, September 15, 2025

Union:     Local 670, RI Council 94

Weekly Rate:     $1,018.80 to $1,085.11 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.gov/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.gov.

A City of Woonsocket Application for Employment must be completed, and one can be obtained by visiting the “Employment” section of the City’s website at www.woonsocketri.gov.

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.

JOB TITLE:                           Water Utility Person

DEPARTMENT/DIVISION:  Public Works Department/Water Division

PAY GRADE/HOURS:          Grade M72 / 40-hour work week

UNION:                                  Local 670, RI Council 94, AFSCME, AFL-CIO

POSITION SUMMARY:  Under general supervision of the Water Division Superintendent or Supervisor, the Water Utility Person performs a wide variety of skilled and semi-skilled maintenance work on the water system, attends training seminars, and does related work as required.

JOB DUTIES:

• Operates and prepares water gate valves and boxes, water mains, hydrants and service lines and boxes.
• Does variety of cement and masonry work.
• Fits, lays, caulks, and repairs water pipes and service lines.
• Works independently or as a member of a maintenance or construction crew.
• Supervises helpers or other workers in the performance of related work.
• Operates power tools, such as, power saws, tampers, and road saws.
• Operates light trucks of various sizes and under three and one-half tons.
• Performs other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:  A high school diploma, or a GED equivalent, is required.  Must have four (4) years of experience in skilled and semi-skilled construction is required; two (2) of those years must be related to the operation and maintenance practices of a public water system.  Must possess or obtain a Class B CDL License within six (6) months of employment.  Must possess a Class 1 Distribution Operator License within one (1) year of employment.  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.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND PERSONAL QUALITIES:  Thorough knowledge in the use and maintenance of common hand tools in the construction and maintenance of water systems.  Good knowledge of practices in the construction and maintenance of public water systems and the geography of the City.  Skilled in the operation of light motor and pneumatic equipment; mechanical ability, physical strength, carefulness, resourcefulness, integrity and self-motivation.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit, talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to stand; use hands to finger, handles or feel; and reach with hands and arms.  The employee is occasionally required to walk and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds or more.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

An Equal Opportunity Employer