Maintenance​/Cleaning Attendant, Maintenance Technician ​/ Mechanic

Wastewater Treatment Facility Operator

This is responsible semi-skilled work in the operation and maintenance of the Town's wastewater treatment facility, including a wide variety of tasks using technology. Duties include assisting other personnel with the operation and routine maintenance and cleaning of treatment equipment including pumps, motors, mixers, tanks and other plant and facility equipment, machinery or vehicles. Makes periodic and scheduled readings of supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems, gauges, meters and control panels for treatment plant equipment and processes.

Performs sampling from all processes and stages of the operation. Operates vehicles and trucks, and performs building and grounds maintenance as necessary, including mowing lawns, trimming bushes and snow removal. Performs all work in a safe, efficient manner. Performs other related work as assigned.

Additional duties may include emergency calls or scheduled overtime work as assigned.

Some knowledge of the work standards and safety procedures used in wastewater treatment facilities. Good ability to learn the procedures and processes in all phases of a wastewater treatment facility and related equipment operation and maintenance. Good ability to learn and apply new skills, and adapt to new methodologies and technology. Good ability in routine maintenance and repair of a wide variety of equipment.

Good ability and aptitude to understand and carry out complex oral and written instructions. Good ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, other municipal employees and the general public. Must be able to perform all the physical requirements of the position, including working outside in inclement weather.

High school diploma or high school equivalency diploma. A State of Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) Class I Operator or higher certification, or a Class I Operator-in-Training certification.

Must maintain the Class I Operator certification in good standing. Must possess and maintain a valid Connecticut motor vehicle operator's license.

To apply, please visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Applications are also available at the Department of Human Resources located in Room #301 of the Town Hall, 45 South Main Street, Wallingford, CT 06492.

Examination:
Written - 100% or Oral - 100% or Background Evaluation - 100% or Written - 50%/Oral - 50% or Written - 50%/Background Evaluation - 50% or Oral - 50%/Background Evaluation - 50%.

The Town of Wallingford offers an excellent benefits package which includes the following:

• Define Benefit Pension Plan (Cash Balance Plan for new hires) Full-Time Employee
• Optional (non-matching) 457-B Retirement Plan (403B If Hired in Education Department) Full-Time Employees
• Paid Sick Leave (Based on Collective Bargaining Agreements) & CT Sick Time Leave Full-Time Employees
• CT Sick Time Leave Part-Time Employees
• Paid Vacation Leave (Based on Collective Bargaining Agreements) Full-Time Employees
• Individual & Family Health & Dental Insurance (High-Deductible Health Plan with a Health Saving Account & Some PPOs) Full-Time Employees
• 13 Paid Holidays Full-Time Employees
• Employer Paid Life Insurance Full-Time Employees