Greater Augusta Utility District - Meter Shop Assistant/Utility Worker

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What’s in it for me? 

  • We pay weekly.  You will earn $26.67 per hour base pay, plus stipends for licensing and longevity. 

  • You will be home every night.  

  • We observe Maine state holidays which means 13 paid days off - without using your own paid leave!  This is complemented by generous personal leave time. 

  • You’ll be making the world a better place.  The work we do protects public health and improves the environment. 

  • You’ll have good opportunities for overtime and advancement including getting paid to obtain water and wastewater licenses. 

  • We pay for 85% of your health insurance (including your family!  Or we’ll pay you a generous opt-out if you are covered by a comparable plan by your spouse’s employer).  We pay 100% of your dental insurance.  And we provide great retirement savings. 

  • You’ll get lots of fresh air.  

What will I do in this job? 

  • You’ll read meters, collect past dues, turn on and shut off services, and assist the road crew in maintenance and repair activities 

  • You’ll be part of a skilled team that works together to maintain our water, stormwater and wastewater systems. 

What qualifications do I need? 

  • Class B commercial drivers license  

  • Class II water operator’s distribution license and a valid backflow prevention device survey license, or the ability to obtain these licenses within 12 months of hire 

  • High school diploma or high school equivalency certification 

Sounds good, how can I apply? 

Who we are  

GAUD is a public utility focused on public health and environmental improvement.   

Where can I learn more about GAUD? 

To apply, please click on the link on the GAUD Careers page or hit the QR code on the right.  

You may submit a resume or application to Human Resources,12 Williams Street, Augusta, ME 04330 or email it to hr@gaud.ws.  This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.