Description

The Georgetown Water Department is accepting applications for the position of Operations Manager. 

Current Salary $41.73/hr.+ other compensation. (new Union contract to be negotiated and signed after 7/1/26) 

Georgetown Water seeks candidates who are comfortable with supervisory and technical aspects of the construction, repair, maintenance and operation of Georgetown’s water system. 

Primary responsibilities of the role include: 

• Ability to work independently or as a group leader of a crew under the general guidance of the Water Department Utility Director.
• Ability to exercise considerable independent judgment in water plant or distribution system operations.
• Perform precise and accurate duties while sampling, testing and repairing system equipment.
• Required to keep records, generate reports, monitor and operate the water systems using computer-based software.
• Must be in frequent contact with the Town Department and with the public.  Normal physical effort is demanded. Field inspections may require more than normal effort, and knowledge of water treatment and distribution systems may be required. 

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• In-depth knowledge of 310 CMR regulations for water treatment and distribution systems.
• Knowledge of pumping station operation, water supply and distribution system.  Exercises considerable independent judgement in water treatment plant and distribution systems operations, works independently or with other department employees, and maintains good public relations.
• Ability to lift heavy materials and to work continuously under varying weather conditions.  Ability to use hard tools and operate power equipment.
• Certified GR. 2T and 2D with 5 years of experience in Water Systems.
• Preferred but not required: Driver’s license valid to operate CDL Class B motor vehicles in the State of Massachusetts and a Hoisting license valid to operate Class B hydraulic machinery.