Employment Opportunities
Department of Public Works
Water and Sewer Billing Clerk
The Town of Ayer Public Works is seeking applicants for the position of Water and Sewer Billing Clerk. This part-time, 19 hours/week position is responsible for every administrative aspect of quarterly water and sewer billing including customer service assistance. The qualified applicant will have a high school diploma or equivalent and two years related experience. This is a non-benefitted union position with a salary range of $19.00 to $20.78./hour. For the full job description click here. Send a letter of interest and a completed application to the Public Works Business Manager at pmartin@ayer.ma.us no later than 3 PM Wednesday August 4, 2021. The Town of Ayer is an EEO Employer.
Ayer, MA Department of Public Works
WATER DIVISION
METER READER / LABORER
Town of Ayer, Massachusetts is seeking a self-motivated, highly qualified applicant for the position of Water Meter Reader and Laborer. This person will be responsible for water meter reading, replacement, testing and assist in maintenance and operations of Town's water and wastewater systems. Duties will include:
- Read, repair, and replace water meters.
- Assist in operation, maintenance and construction of Town's water and sewer systems.
- Assists in daily custodial duties for all water and wastewater facilities.
- Assists in grounds keeping and snow removal at all water and wastewater facilities.
- Skilled work of a routine nature in operating required equipment.
- Related work as required.
Candidate must have a High School Diploma or equivalent, must have a general knowledge of maintenance, inspection and operation of water and wastewater pipes and structures. Candidate must have the ability to operate electronic meter reading equipment.
Other requirements include CDL B, Massachusetts Hoisting License, Distribution 1 Water License or the ability to obtain within the first 6 months of employment.
This is a union position with a rate of pay rate of $19.88 per hour and license increments of $2.06 per hour.
For Application Package, click here or contact the Ayer DPW (978)-772-8240. Application and resume, in confidence, should be received no later than Friday July 30 by the Director of Public Works, 25 Brook Street, Ayer, MA 01432 (mwetzel@ayer.ma.us). Ayer is an EO/AA Employer.
Posted July 13, 2021
Ayer, MA Department of Public Works
WASTEWATER DIVISION
Wastewater Attendant
Town of Ayer, Massachusetts is seeking a self-motivated, highly qualified applicant for the position of Wastewater Attendant. This person will be responsible for operation and maintenance work for the Ayer wastewater collection and treatment systems. Duties will include:
- Assist in operation and maintenance of the Town's sewer collection systems, including pumping station maintenance.
- Assist in the operation and maintenance of the Town’s wastewater treatment plant.
- Assists in daily custodial duties for all wastewater facilities.
- Assists in grounds keeping and snow removal at all water and wastewater facilities.
- Skilled work of a routine nature in operating required equipment.
- Related work as required.
Candidate must have a High School Diploma or equivalent, must have a general knowledge of maintenance, inspection and operation of wastewater pipes and structures and general utility construction experience.
Other requirements include CDL B, Massachusetts Hoisting License, or the ability to obtain within the first 6 months of employment.
This is a union position with a rate of pay rate of $20.50 per hour and license increments of $0.97 per hour.
For Application Package, click here or contact the Ayer DPW (978)-772-8240. Application and resume, in confidence, should be received no later than Friday July 30 by the Director of Public Works, 25 Brook Street, Ayer, MA 01432 (mwetzel@ayer.ma.us). Ayer is an EO/AA Employer.