Employment Opportunities

The Athol DPW is currently posting for a “secondary water treatment plant operator”. This is a 40 hour per week union benefited position. This position reports to the primary water treatment plant operator within the water division. This position prefers a Massachusetts Treatment 2 and Distribution 1 public water supply drinking water licenses. Massachusetts Cross Connection Control survey and backflow tester are also part of the operator’s position responsibilities. Commercial Driving and Hoisting Licenses are required for DPW staff. This position supplements the Distribution staff as needed with all aspects of the water distribution system.

Athol is a community of 12,000 people with a very progressive DPW water division. The division operates 4 drinking water wells, and (2) small treatment plants. Applications for Town of Athol employment can be accessed on the Town of Athol website https://www.athol-ma.gov/ or locally at 584 Main Street Athol, MA 01331 Room 24. 

The Athol DPW understands that fully licensed water operators are very difficult to recruit and have and encourage applicants with the drive and desire to protect and produce this valuable and precious resource to apply. Athol is willing to train the right applicant.

Compensation is commensurate based upon the level of certifications that applicants possess.

 

The Town of Athol is a great place to work! 😊 

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Equal Opportunity Employer