About the Water Department
The Cambridge Water Department (CWD) is a municipally owned and operated water utility, responsible for the treatment and delivery of water to the residents of Cambridge and the preservation, protection, and management of the Citys watershed and its two reservoirs.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Water meter installation:
* Repair or replacement of water meters
* Install and program Meter Transmitter Units (MTU) in public, private, institutional, or industrial establishments
* Troubleshoot water meters and MTUs when necessary
* Inspect water piping
* Perform accuracy testing on removed water meters
* Turn on and shutoff water as required
Customer Service:
* Investigate high water bills
* Investigate problems/complaints as well as investigate potential leaks at customer’s property
* Schedule appointments with customers, prepares reports
* Verify exception reports, account numbers, MTU serial numbers and meter serial numbers for accuracy
* Assist in rollout of consumer engagement (on-line reads) for water usage
* Keep records of materials and equipment including meter inventory and meter test results
* May perform other related work as assigned.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Minimum Requirements
* Two (2) years minimum experience in water works construction and maintenance activities or equivalent.
* Working knowledge of materials, methods and techniques related to the installation and maintenance of meters and MTUs.
* A valid Class D driver’s license is required
Working knowledge of:
* Microsoft Word
* Microsoft Excel
* MUNIS or similar billing system
* Web browsers such as Chrome or Edge
Physical Demands
The ability to lift up to 50 pounds, install water meters and MTUs.
Work Environment
Indoors and Outdoors, as well as varying weather conditions.
Additional Benefits (As Outlined in Current Independent Water Workers Association Collective Bargaining Agreement)
* Competitive Health, Dental and Vision benefits
* Vacation and sick leave eligible
* Sick Incentive Pay eligible
* 3 Personal Days
* 14 Paid Holidays
* Eligible for hourly stipends associated with Water Distribution licenses, Hoisting & Engineering licenses, and a Commercial Driver’s License
Required Documents
* Resume
* Cover letter
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