Job Description
job summary:
A Utility Technician is needed for a leading water and wastewater utility. The Utility Technician will perform essential hands-on maintenance, inspection, and repair activities across our municipal water distribution and wastewater collection systems. Operating under general supervision, this role ensures reliable water quality, uninterrupted service delivery, and strict environmental compliance for the community. The position also involves direct public interaction, handling customer service requests, and managing scheduled or emergency outages.
Candidates must possess a high school diploma or equivalent, alongside at least two years of relevant water or wastewater industry experience. A valid driver's license is required, with the ability to obtain a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and state-mandated operator certifications within six months of hire. Applicants must demonstrate strong safety practices-including confined space entry and excavation standards-and possess the physical capability to operate heavy equipment and lift to 50 lbs. Relocation is available for qualified candidates.
location: Cape Cod, Massachusetts
job type: Permanent
salary: $31 - 40 per year
work hours: 7am to 3pm
education: High School
responsibilities:
· Install, inspect, repair, and test water mains, service lines, meters, fire hydrants, and backflow prevention devices
· Maintain wastewater assets by troubleshooting sewer collection mains, inspecting lift stations, and utilizing video diagnostic tools
· Safely operate heavy machinery, including dump trucks, Vactor trucks, and backhoes, while conducting routine preventative equipment maintenance
· Execute utility locate service orders by accurately identifying and marking underground water, wastewater, and pump station electrical lines
· Collect routine system water and wastewater samples, run leak-detection tests, and enforce cross-connection and flushing programs
· Interpret engineering blueprints, technical manuals, and system maps while completing accurate digital work orders and logs
qualifications:
Must attain and keep current an interim level water and/or wastewater operator certification required by the State where employed
skills:
excavation,public interaction,Commercial Driver's License (CDL),confined space entry,customer service,environmental compliance,heavy equipment,maintenance,safety practices,service delivery,water quality,municipal water,wastewater
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
Job Tags
Permanent employment, Temporary work, Work experience placement, Interim role, Relocation