Title: Water Craftsman

Department: Public Works, One Lyman Place, Norwood MA 02062

Status: FLSA Non-Exempt, Union, 40 hours per week

Hours:Monday – Friday 7:00am-3:30pm

Salary: FY26, Grade PW6  $29.0306 – $30.7759 for steps 1-3 (salary range exceeds hiring range)

General Summary: The purpose of this position is to perform skilled equipment operation and manual labor in the construction, operation and maintenance of the town’s water system; all related work as required.

Essential Job Functions: *

Water 

• Participates in the construction of extensions to the water distribution system; installs water mains and lines, hydrants, valves, and pumps; excavates trenches and backfills excavations; repairs water mains, service lines, hydrants, and gates.
• Responds to emergencies; determines appropriate corrective action; makes repairs of main and service leaks. 
• Responds to questions and complaints and makes related repairs.
• Performs general customer service activities including service turn-ons and shut-offs.
• Operates tapping machine, backhoe, front-end loader, and hand operating equipment and power tools.Marks locations of underground water lines in conformance with Dig Safe regulations.
• Prepares rough sketches of work performed and submits to supervisor.
• Replaces broken or worn parts in systems involved. Digs, braces and backfills areas as required.
• Maintains tools, equipment, and facilities related to water system operation.
• Maintains availability for emergency or stress situations.
• Coordinates with other departments or private contractors. Assists other DPW divisions as necessary.
• Performs similar or related work as required, directed or as situation dictates.

Skills, Knowledge, & Abilities:

• Thorough working knowledge of public works equipment operation, water systems equipment and materials
• Familiar with AMRs and water meters and backflow devices
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor under varying weather conditions and work extended hours as a result of emergencies
• Ability to communicate effectively with and follow detailed oral and written instructions of supervisor
• Knowledge of field safety with the ability to follow proper methods, procedures and safety precautions 
• Prior municipal DPW water experience is a plus.

Minimum Requirements: *

• High school education; three years of public works construction and maintenance experience including heavy equipment operation experience; or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid CDL license or CDL permit, required.
• Certified Operator-Water Distribution License.
• Hydraulic License required.
• Participation in the Town’s mandated drug and alcohol random testing program.

*This posting is not meant to be inclusive of all job duties or qualification requirements. Complete job description is available by emailing the contact below.

Interested candidates, meeting the qualifications and expectations as noted above, should submit a cover letter and resume to the email address listed below no later March 19, 2026 .

Please reference Requisition #2026-015 on all materials: 

jobs@norwoodma.gov