POSITION SUMMARY:  The Water Operator is responsible for:

  • Accountability for the upkeep of the water system.
  • Day-to-day operation and maintenance of the wells.
  • Customer service.
  • Interaction with the Director and Office Manager.
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The ideal candidate should have three to five years of experience and education operating a grade 2 or higher water system. Working independently and self-motivation are key attributes. Communication skills are considered to be mandatory, in order to interact with staff, customers and vendors.

*The Commission has opened up this position to candidates that are looking for a career change as an apprentice opportunity scenario. This type of candidate must have the passion and ability to learn a new profession.  

Compensation will be based on experience, education, and drinking water licenses held. The desire to learn will not be over looked in the absence of holding the proper drinking water licenses. A valid driver’s license is mandatory.

Hourly range of pay $24.00 to $37.00.

Weekly on-call pay is $300.00. Emergency, weekend and holiday pay is a four-hour min at 1.5 times the hourly rate.

Position participates in the Essex Regional Pension System.

Health and dental insurance offered; employer contributes 75%.

Please send resume to tcusick@byfieldwaterdistrict.org.