Water/Sewer Maintenance Worker

This full-time union position has a starting hourly rate of $23.01 with available overtime, potential to earn additional stipends, and scheduled annual pay increases. There is opportunity for growth into positions of higher pay and responsibility. The job includes full benefits, offering health, vision and dental insurance, paid time off, and is part of the NYS retirement system. 

Applicants need one year of experience in plumbing work or in the maintenance of a public or private water distribution and sewage collection system; and must possess a CDL at the time of appointment and maintain such license throughout the tenure of appointment.

Contact the Superintendent of Water & Sewer Matt Yetto or (518)386-4525  Or visit  our website for Full Job Details at:  http://www.niskayuna.org/

From Civil Service Job Description:

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:  This is manual work involving responsibility for performing a variety of preventative maintenance, repair and installation activities in the extension, maintenance and repair of the municipal water distribution and sewage collection system.  Employees may also be assigned other duties in the department such as servicing, replacing and reading water meters, and inspecting and maintaining hydrants.  The work is performed under the direct supervision of a higher level supervisor with leeway allowed for the exercise of independent judgment in carrying out the technical details of the job.  Supervision over the work of others is not a responsibility of employees in this class.  The incumbent does related work as required.