Collections Maintainer I (Trainee)

Wallingford, Town of (CT); Wallingford (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Town of Wallingford is seeking a trainee to support the Sewer Division in operation, inspection, and maintenance of sanitary sewers. You will participate in CCTV inspections and high velocity flushing, while learning to operate equipment such as trucks and jetting gear.

Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma and a year of construction/utility experience, with a path to CDL Class B and NEWEA certification within 24 months.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent plus 1 year as laborer in construction or utility maintenance.
• Must be able to obtain CDL Class B and NEWEA certification within 24 months.
• Appointment is provisional; termination if certifications are not obtained.

Responsibilities

• Perform semi-skilled tasks in operation, inspection, maintenance, repair and construction of sanitary sewers, including CCTV inspection and high velocity flushing.
• May operate, maintain and minor repair to equipment such as trucks, rodders and water jets; assist skilled tradesmen; snow removal and rights-of-way inspection.

Skills

Physical strength

Follow instructions

Mechanical principles

Basic computer skills

Safety consciousness

Willingness to learn

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

One year laborer experience in construction/utility maintenance

Tools

CCTV inspection equipment

Rodding and high-velocity water jet gear

Truck operation basics

CDL Class B (needed within 24 months)

Job description

GENERAL DUTIES:

Performs a variety of semi-skilled tasks in the operation, inspection, maintenance, repair and construction of sanitary sewers, including CCTV inspection and high velocity flushing; may operate, maintain and make minor repairs to any equipment in the division, such as trucks, rodders and high velocity water jets; may act as a helper to skilled tradesman or do simple trade work; and may serve as trainee; performs snow removal and rights-of-way inspection and clearing as necessary. performs all work in a safe, efficient manner. performs other related duties as required within the scope of Sewer Division work.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES:

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

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Considerable physical strength and stamina; ability and aptitude to follow complex written and oral instruction; some knowledge of processes and materials used in construction, and operation and maintenance of sanitary sewer systems; some knowledge of mechanical principles; and the ability to use and make minor repairs of equipment in assigned operations; good ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, other municipal employees, the general public, and vendors and contractors; good ability to perform assignments in a thorough and dependable manner; good ability to learn and apply new skills and to adapt to new methodologies and technology, including computer skills applicable to CCTV inspection of sanitary sewer mains; ability to perform all of the physical requirements of the position, including working outside in inclement weather.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

High school, trade school or vocational school diploma or high school equivalency diploma, plus one (1) year employment as a laborer in the construction field with work experience in the installation and maintenance of pipelines (sanitary sewer, water main, storm drain or gas main) or for a sewer, water, or natural gas utility; or an equivalent combination of experience and training.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

This is a trainee position to fully qualify an individual as Collections Maintainer I with the Wallingford Sewer Division. Collections Maintainer I (Trainees) are limited to 24 months in the position to obtain both a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class B from the State of Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles and a Collections System Certification (Grade I, II or III) from the New England Water Environment Association (NEWEA) within twenty-four (24) months.

Appointment to this position is provisional. If the employee is unable to obtain either the CDL Class B and the NEWEA certification at twenty-four (24) months, an employee in this classification shall be terminated, and the termination shall not be grievable or arbitrable.

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%