Water Division Engineering Aide

CITY OF WOONSOCKET, RHODE ISLAND

Personnel Division

Employment Advertisement

Water Division Engineering Aide

The City of Woonsocket, Rhode Island, Public Works Department, Water Division, is conducting a search for Water Division Engineering Aide.  Working under the direction of the Water Division Superintendent, the individual in this position will be responsible for performing sub-professional engineering work on the water system components.  Specific duties include, but not limited to, cross-connection surveys, maintaining backflow prevention program, meter surveys, and inspection of various system components.  Assist Water Division Engineer in the inspection of system components under construction.  A high school diploma, or a GED equivalent, is required.  Must have four (4) years of experience in construction, plumbing or drafting.

Application Deadline:     Friday, January 30, 2026

Union:     Local 3851/Professional and Technical

Weekly Rate:     $1,029.21 to $1,110.25 per week    [T5B]

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 Division Engineering Aide

DEPARTMENT/DIVISION:  Public Works Department/Water Division

PAY GRADE/HOURS:          Grade T5B  /  40-hour work week

UNION:                                  Local 3851/Professional and Technical

POSITION SUMMARY:  Under the general supervision of the Water Division Superintendent, the Water Division Engineering Aide performs sub-professional engineering work on the water system components.  This includes, but not limited to, cross-connection surveys, maintaining backflow prevention program, meter surveys, and inspection of various system components.  Assist Water Division Engineer in the inspection of system components under construction, and does related work as required.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Inspects, prepares field notes and reports on water system component.
• Under the direction of the Water Engineer, enforces division specifications and rules and regulations.
• Performs backflow prevention surveys, meter surveys and maintains records.
• Makes simple schematic drawings and does simple drafting.
• Helps maintain accurate water system grids, card files and computer files.
• Understands and carries out oral and written instructions.
• Investigates complaints and makes reports.
• Under supervision, does simple design of meter and backflow prevention installation.
• Attends training seminars and classes as required.
• Assists in the administration of Division wide confined space entry program.
• Perform other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:  A high school diploma or a GED equivalent, is required, and any combination of four (4) years experience in construction, plumbing or drafting.  Formal education in engineering or drafting will be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND PERSONAL QUALITIES:  Thorough knowledge of pertinent codes, regulations, laws and ordinances.  Ability to prepare and read maps, schematics and drawings.  Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in writing and oral skills.  Ability to make detailed notes and sketches; ability to deal effectively and courteously with people; tact, thoroughness, integrity, initiative, and good judgment.

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.  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