Job Opportunities

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Current City Openings

Highway/Park

Recycling Attendant (Part Time)
$18-$20 per hour Wednesday (7 hours) and additional hours available on other days as needed by department.
Attendant is responsible for opening and closing the site, screening material brought to the site for acceptability and keeping the loading platform areas free from debris.

MEO Repairer (Mechanic)

Full Time (40 hours per week) $25.58-$28.54 per hour

Perform skilled diagnostic, repair and maintenance including tune ups, overhauls and rebuilds of vehicles and equipment assigned to department.

Library

Library Technical Assistant

$797.28-$924.38 per week 40 hrs/week

Will split time between the Technical Services Department and the Circulation Department, with some time spent at Youth Services and other areas as needed.

Water

Water Treatment Plant Chemist

$1530.22 - $1640.62 per week (for hires after 7/1/2010)
$1580.00 - $1694.00 per week (for hires on or before 7/1/2010)

Mon-Fri 7am-3pm (40 hours per week)
The water treatment plant chemist performs all duties related to the operation and management of the water treatment plant laboratory.

Water Meter Tech 1

$24.91-$26.19 per hour

Mon-Fri 7am-3pm (40 hours per week)
The Meter Technician I is an entry-level position in the Water Division responsible for assisting with the inspection, maintenance, replacement, and support of water meters and related equipment.

MEO B&G

$25.28-$29.67 per hour

Mon-Fri 7am-3pm (40 hours per week)
Under supervision, operate trucks transporting tools, supplies and materials to water construction crews; backfilling and hot topping or cold patching trenches and performing laborer duties which include loading and unloading trucks, including pick and shovel.

Water Meter Tech 2

$23.94-$28.25 per hour

Mon-Fri 7am-3pm (40 hours per week)
The Water Meter Technician 2 will read meters throughout the City of Haverhill and assure that water meters are read and recorded accurately.

CDBG

Housing Rehabilitation Specialist

$1,063.05-$1,138.77 (eff 7/1/26) per week 35 hrs/week

Coordinate with municipal Code officials, as needed and required: perform progress reports and final inspections on projects.

Citizen Center

Assistant Supervisor

$16-$18 per hour (Not eligible for benefits) Part Time up to 19.5 hours/week

Open and close The School Age Programs as needed. Coordinate and implement daily activities. Plan monthly themed programs. Assist with program planning. Assist with behavior problems or other assistance as needed during program hours.

School Age Site Coordinator (Part Time)

$23.00 per hour (Not eligible for benefits)

Assist Program Coordinator (Director of School Age Programs) and provide support as needed. Meet weekly with the Program Coordinator and keep Coordinator advised of all situations.

Wastewater

Maintenance Mechanic Helper

Full Time (40 hours per week) $22.29-$27.23 per hour

Participates in the overhaul, repair, testing, maintenance and operation of a wide variety of mechanical equipment in a large activated sludge wastewater treatment plant; performs related work as required.

Motor Equipment Operator/Laborer

Full Time (40 hours per week) $22.29-$27.23 per hour

Performs light to heavy manual tasks requiring some specialized skill or knowledge and operates light, medium, heavy or specialized automotive equipment used in the operation, maintenance, construction and repair of the City of Haverhill's wastewater and storm water collection systems and related facilities.

How to Apply

We are pleased to learn of your interest in working for the City of Haverhill. The first step in applying for a position with us is to complete a job application (see above). All applicants must submit a completed City of Haverhill application for the position he/she is applying for. In addition, applicants are encouraged to submit along with the application, a cover letter and resume. All information should be sent to: HRD@haverhillma.gov. Upon receipt of your completed application, an email will be sent to you confirming the submission. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

The Interview Process

Applications will be accepted through the closing date. Once the position has closed, all completed applications will be reviewed by the department in a timely manner. Only those applicants selected will continue in the interview process. This could result in one or more interviews. Notices will be sent to those non-selected after the interview process is complete.

Civil Service Information

The City of Haverhill Police and Fire Departments follow Massachusetts Civil Service Guidelines when hiring new personnel. Positions are filled from an eligible list certified by the Human Resources Division of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. If you are interested in being a Public Safety employee, please visit the Massachusetts Human Resources Division Web site to apply online.

Exam Notification

If you would like to be placed on the City of Haverhill's mailing list for one of the following civil service exams (Custodian, Clerical, Police Officer, or Firefighter), please email the Human Resources Office at HRD@haverhillma.gov. Be sure to include your full name, mailing address, and the exam in which you are interested. Once we receive notification from HRD of the exam date, we will email a copy of the announcement along with an application.