Attendant II

City of Santa Fe Springs; Wallingford (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Health & dental insurance

Paid holidays

Paid sick leave

Job summary

The Town of Wallingford is seeking a wastewater treatment operator to operate and monitor all plant processes, ensuring compliance with regulations and safety standards. You will inspect equipment, read gauges, and maintain accurate shift logs.

You must have a high school diploma or equivalent and a Connecticut Class II Operator certification (or in-training) and maintain it in good standing. A valid CT driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of wastewater treatment principles and processes.
• Ability to follow complex written and oral instructions.
• Ability to learn and apply new skills and adapt to new methods.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, inspect, and repair equipment and pumps in the wastewater facility.
• Read gauges, meters and SCADA data to monitor processes.
• Maintain shift logs and documentation.
• Perform basic electrical, plumbing, masonry, and carpentry tasks as needed.

Skills

Complex instructions

Wastewater processes knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

SCADA systems

Meters and gauges

Job description

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Operates, maintains, inspects, cleans and performs basic repairs on all equipment, pumps, motors and machinery related to the wastewater treatment processes and facility. Performs sampling and laboratory analysis as required for operational control. Conducts periodic and scheduled readings of supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems, and reads and interprets gauges, meters and control panels for treatment plant equipment and processes. Maintains accurate and precise documentation of treatment facility equipment and process functions, such as shift logs, and meter and gauge readings. Performs the work of a lower classification as required. Shall be responsible for process operation during a specific tour of duty. Performs simple electrical, plumbing, masonry and carpentry work as required. Performs all work in a safe, efficient manner. Performs other related work as assigned.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

Upon completion of the probationary period will be subject to “on-call” duty, emergency calls or scheduled overtime work as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Ability and aptitude to understand and follow complex written and oral instructions. Knowledge of wastewater treatment principles and processes, and laboratory analysis. Knowledge of equipment and machinery operation and maintenance used in wastewater treatment facilities. Knowledge of local and State regulations concerning municipal wastewater treatment. Must be able to perform all physical requirements of the position, including working outside in inclement weather. Good ability to learn and apply new skills, and adapt to new methodologies and technology. Good ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, other municipal employees and the general public.

QUALIFICATIONS

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

Special Requirements

Must maintain the Class II Operator certification in good standing.

Must possess and maintain a valid Connecticut motor vehicle operator’s license.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

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