Water Dept. Equipment Operator

CITY OF WOONSOCKET, RHODE ISLAND

Personnel Division

Employment Advertisement

Water Dept. Equipment Operator

The City of Woonsocket, Rhode Island, Public Works Department, Water Division, is conducting a search for Water Dept. Equipment Operator.  Working under the direction of the Water Division Superintendent, the individual in this position will be responsible for operating and repairing treatment plant equipment, as well as assisting the Plant Equipment Mechanic, as needed.  Specific duties include, but are not limited to, the following:  operating and maintaining trucks and treatment plant equipment, and assisting in the operation of the treatment plant.  A high school diploma, or a GED equivalent, is required.  One (1) year of experience of truck driving, and two (2) experience of mechanical skill.  Must possess a Class 1 Distribution Operator License within one (1) year of employment.

Application Deadline:     Friday, January 30, 2026

Union:     Local 670, RI Council 94

Weekly Rate:     $951.58 to $1,028.02 per week    [M67]

Hours of Work:     40 Hours Per Week

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 Dept. Equipment Operator

DEPARTMENT/DIVISION:  Public Works Department/Water Division

PAY GRADE/HOURS:          Grade M67  /  40-hour work week

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

POSITION SUMMARY:  Under the direction and supervision of the Water Division Superintendent, the Water Dept. Equipment Operator operates and repairs treatment plant equipment, assist the Plant Equipment Mechanic, drives trucks and other motor equipment related to treatment plant operation, and does related work as required.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operates trucks and other treatment plant motor equipment.
• Assists in the operation of the treatment plant.
• Acts as assistant to the Plant Equipment Mechanic in operation. Maintenance and repair of the treatment plant and equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:  A high school diploma or a GED equivalent, is required.  One (1) year of experience in truck driving and two (2) years of experience in a field requiring mechanical skill and ability.  Must possess a Class 1 Distribution Operator License within one (1) year of employment.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND PERSONAL QUALITIES:  Ability to perform mechanical, maintenance and repair work.  Knowledge of maintenance tools, good driving ability, and resourcefulness.  Skilled in the use of tools, resourcefulness, ingenuity, and mechanical ability.

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