Attendant I

Wallingford, Town of (CT); Wallingford (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Wallingford, Town of (CT) is seeking a semi-skilled worker to operate and maintain the town's wastewater treatment facility, performing duties on pumps, motors, and related equipment, and assisting in routine maintenance. You will read SCADA systems, collect samples, operate and maintain vehicles, and perform building and grounds tasks as needed.

The role requires safety awareness and the ability to work outdoors in various weather.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• DEEP Class I Operator certification or higher, or Class I Operator-in-Training.
• Must maintain certification in good standing and possess a valid CT driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain wastewater treatment facility equipment, including pumps, motors, mixers, tanks.
• Take periodic readings from SCADA, gauges, meters and control panels.
• Perform sampling from all processes and stages of operation.
• Operate vehicles and perform building/grounds maintenance as needed; including mowing, trimming and snow removal.
• Ensure safe, efficient operation and perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Safety procedures

Learning new tech

Equipment maintenance

Oral & written instructions

Teamwork

Outdoor work

Education

HS diploma or GED

DEEP Class I Operator cert or in-training

Tools

SCADA systems

Job description

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 be subject to emergency calls or scheduled overtime work as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

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.

QUALIFICATIONS:

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.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

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

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%