OMC Laborer

OMC Laborer

Division : Operations

Department : Facilities Management

Union / Grade : Unit 2 / Grade 13

Basic Purpose :

Performs routine and skilled manual tasks as assigned. Assists operations, maintenance and skilled trades staff as required. May be required for overtime in extended workday and emergency situations. May be required for regular, on-call rotations.

Supervision Received :

Works under the general supervision of a foreman or supervisor.

Supervision Exercised :

None.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Performs tasks requiring some specialized skill in the maintenance and operation of equipment such as pickup trucks, pump trucks, tractors, mowers, pumps, generators and pneumatic tools, cement mixers, air compressors, snow removal equipment, sewer maintenance equipment, etc.
• Performs manual tasks requiring some specialized skill or knowledge in assisting skilled tradesmen engaged in construction, maintenance and repair work, including minor adjustments and repair of equipment.
• Performs a variety of manual tasks in connection with valve operations, pipeline construction and maintenance such as cleaning culverts and drains, digging ditches, spreading asphalt, caulking lead joints, and assisting in valve installations, repair of valves and pipeline under pressure 6" to 72" in diameter and the chlorination of water mains.
• Gases, oils and greases trucks, automobiles and miscellaneous grounds maintenance equipment.
• Performs a variety of manual tasks in connection with building and grounds maintenance work such as grass cutting, shoveling snow, repair of fences, disposing of trash and maintaining general building cleanliness.
• Assists personnel of a higher grade in all aspects of plant maintenance and repairs, including but not limited to diesel engine overhaul, positive displacement pump overhaul and repair, centrifugal pump overhaul and repair, re-chaining of grit channels and sedimentation tanks and building concrete structures.
• Assists in the repair of electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Assists in upkeep and cleaning of MWRA equipment, structures and facilities such as screen chambers, tidegates and regular chambers.
• Assists in the handling and storage of stock, loads, unloads, moves and transports material, equipment, freight and supplies.
• Works as a member of a multi-crew, as needed.

Secondary Duties :

Performs related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications :

Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sex or gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, or veteran status.