Meter Shop Assistant/Utility Worker - Greater Augusta Utility District
Date Posted: October 06, 2025 | End Date: April 04, 2026
County: Kennebec County
Job Type: Water & Wastewater
JOB POSTING
Meter Shop Assistant/Utility Worker
What’s in it for me?
- We pay weekly. You will earn $24.19 per hour base pay.
- 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?
https://www.greateraugustautilitydistrict.org/apply-online-today or send a resume to [email protected]
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 [email protected]. This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.