Construction Pipelayer

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Summary:

Performs specialized tasks required to perform pipe laying, pipe repairs, valve repair/replacement of various sizes and materials of water and other pipelines.

Posting Period: 5/1/2026 to 5/14/2026
Location: Chelsea, MA
Salary: $67,131.82 - $96,436.98 Annually $1,291.00 - $1,854.56 Weekly
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:00am - 3:30pm

Key Responsibilities

• Performs manual tasks requiring specialized skill and knowledge in connection with construction of new water mains, repairs to existing water mains and replacement of existing valves on water mains in sizes ranging from 6" to 72".
• Shores and braces excavations and keeps them safe.
• Operates variety of gasoline-powered, hydraulic and pneumatic equipment including, but not limited to, pipe saws, pavement breakers, compressors, pumps, automatic gate turners and other pertinent equipment used in pipeline repairs and maintenance.
• Uses various hand tools properly, required in pipeline repair and maintenance.
• Operates automotive trucks, including but not limited to, 6-wheel dump, 10-wheel dump, utility crew cab and pick-up truck.
• Works as a member of a multi-person crew.
• Must be available for emergency overtime.
• Performs related duties as required.

Required Qualifications

• A high school education or equivalent; and
• Demonstrated knowledge of the methods and practices involved in carrying out maintenance and construction work on the water system; or
• Any equivalent combination of education or experience.
• A valid Class B Commercial Drivers License.
• Water Operations or Water Distribution Grade I License.
• This position has been designated as essential in instances where the MWRA Executive Director requires essential personnel to report to work such as inclement weather or other emergencies.

Knowledge and Abilities

• Ability to read and understand Waterworks' water system detail records.
• Demonstrated knowledge of MWRA Safety Policies, including having passed Confined Space Entry training.
• Ability to execute written and oral orders from a person of higher authority.
• Ability to work under all climatic conditions.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Basic reading, writing, mathematical and oral communication skills.

Tools and Equipment Used

Office equipment as normally associated with the use of telephone, personal computer including word processing and other software, copy and fax machine.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; stand; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; taste or smell.
The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employees frequently works in outside weather conditions. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts, and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and vibration. The employee occasionally works in high precarious places and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electrical shock.
The noise level in the work environment is usually loud in field settings, and moderately quiet in office settings.

Supervision Received and Exercised

Performs specialized tasks required to perform pipe laying, pipe repairs, valve repair/replacement of various sizes and materials of water and other pipelines.
Works under the general supervision of the Sr WDS Foreman.

Other Position Information
PCR: 3383037
Division: Operations
Department: Pipe Maintenance - Water
Union/Grade: AFSCME (Unit 2)/Grade 16

Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sex or gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or veteran status.