CareerPlan

Collections Systems Technician I

Holyoke, MA, usFull-time2026-10-28 → 2026-11-11

Core

Operates and maintains equipment for wastewater collection, storm drainage, and CSO facilities, including street sweeping, blockage clearing, and site preparation.

Role type

Entry-level field operations technician (wastewater collection)

Builds

Reliable operation of sanitary and storm water collection systems

Domain

Municipal water and wastewater infrastructure

Deliverable

physical/clinical work

Required skills

Mechanical aptitude, equipment maintenance, map reading, safety compliance, emergency response

Preferred skills

Experience with storm/sanitary collection systems, wastewater treatment plant knowledge, technical drawing interpretation

Technologies

Hand tools, power tools, trucks, manhole access equipment

Responsibilities

Operate and maintain collection system equipment, conduct street sweeping, respond to customer complaints and clear blockages, prepare and clean trucks, set up traffic control, inspect manholes, perform daily equipment inspections, participate in shift meetings, respond to system emergencies

Seniority

Entry-level, hands-on IC