We’re Hiring – Assistant Water Superintendent

The Cotuit Fire District Water Department has a position available for a full-time Assistant Superintendent. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of a High School Diploma or GED Equivalent with a science-based Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred.  The candidate will also have a minimum of 5 years progressively responsible experience in the operations and maintenance of a public/municipal drinking water system.  Significant experience in water operations may be substituted for the minimum educational background.  The candidate must also possess a Class D driver’s license and be certified by the Massachusetts Division of Professional Licensure Board of Drinking Water with a minimum of D2 and T1 certifications as well as possess a Massachusetts Backflow Device Tester/Surveyors License.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the overall operations and maintenance of the district’s drinking water distribution and treatment facilities and management of the general water quality programs under the direction of Superintendent and will assist the Superintendent with all day-to-day responsibilities. This is an hourly position, Monday – Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and requires administrative and physical work inside and outside in all weather conditions.

If selected for the position the candidate shall undergo a pre-employment physical and CORI check. Salary will be determined based on experience.

The complete job description is available here (Job Description) and is also available at the Water Department office located at 4300 Falmouth Road, Cotuit, MA 02635.  This posting will remain open until 4:00 p.m. on Friday, March 8th or until the position is filled.  Resumes can be sent to the Water Department office at PO Box 451, Cotuit, MA 02635 or by email to cotuitwd@verizon.net.