The Town is seeking a full-time (40 hours/week) skilled and safety-conscious Water Technician to join its Department of Public Works. This position plays a critical role in maintaining and repairing the Town’s water distribution system, ensuring safe, reliable drinking water through hands-on technical work and teamwork in the field.
The successful candidate will:
Work as part of a crew to repair leaks and main breaks, install new services, install and repair hydrants, and repair gates.
Assist in the execution of projects and programs to repair, maintain, and construct water mains, hydrants, fire lines, and other structures of the water distribution system.
Locate water mains and gate boxes. Locate and repairs curb boxes. May operate backhoe to dig water lines. Lays water pipe, ensuring joints are properly sealed, bed trench is properly prepared and backfilled accordingly; repair services and old lines. Handle asbestos pipes.
Test, repair, install and read water meters. Assemble, disassemble, and repair hydrants; sweat joints, repair lead fittings, and make general repairs to existing and new water installations. Flush hydrants in Spring and Fall.
Qualifications & Experience: High School Diploma, Massachusetts Class B Commercial Driver’s License. Drinking Water Supply Facility Operator’s Grade I distribution license required. Class 2 Hoisting License. CORI check and mandatory drug testing upon hire. Candidates who currently possess the required licenses are encouraged to apply. However, the Town is committed to workforce development and may provide training and support for qualified candidates to obtain necessary licenses and certifications.
FY 2026 Starting Salary Range: $56,014 – $59,010 for steps 1-3 (full salary range exceeds hiring range) DOQ, with generous benefits, including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts and retirement plans. Overtime opportunities available. Salary range will increase for fiscal year 2027.
How to Apply:Click on Apply Now (preferred) or send cover letter and resume to Town Administrator’s Office, Sharon Town Offices, 90 South Main Street, Sharon, MA 02067.
Applications received by May 18, 2026 will receive first consideration. Position will remain open until filled.
The Town of Sharon is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
