Entry-Level Wastewater Maintenance Technician I

Town of Fairfield; Fairfield (CT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Town of Fairfield is seeking an unskilled to semi-skilled worker for the operation and maintenance of the Water Pollution Control Facility and related pump stations. The role involves light to heavy manual labor learned on the job, with a seven-day operation schedule.

Responsibilities include cleaning and maintaining sewer devices, operating basic tools, and assisting with grounds maintenance. A valid CT driver’s license, CDL within 6 months, and DEP Class I certification within 18 months are

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Must have a valid Connecticut Driver's License.
• Must have a valid Class B Commercial Driver's License or obtain one within 6 months of date of hire.
• Must have a valid Class I Operator's Certificate from the CT DEP within 18 months of date of hire.

Responsibilities

• Lubricate and clean designated machinery, including removing grit from chamber and sewer manholes; removing grease from primary tanks.
• Wash and scrape all settling tanks.
• Clean equipment such as bar screens, comminutors, and weirs; cleans vehicles, tools and designated equipment.
• Assists with cleaning and maintaining all sewer lines and manholes.
• Carries and gathers materials, supplies, and tools to assist plant maintenance personnel.
• Drive, load, and unload designated trucks.
• Perform indoor and outdoor maintenance and custodial tasks, including painting, removal of refuse from grounds, cutting and trimming grass, watering and fertilizing lawns and bushes in designated areas.
• Load and unload heavy material from trucks and vans; move or aid in moving furniture, equipment and large bulky items.
• Must be willing to accept assignment to emergency duties including snow and ice removal as required.
• Tasks may require exposure to strong odors, temperature and weather extremes, dust, pollen, wetness, humidity, wildlife, extreme heights and vibrations.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Skills

Manual labor

Physical stamina

Operate hand tools

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Valid Connecticut Driver's License

Valid Class B CDL or obtain within 6 months

Valid Class I Operator's Certificate (CT DEP) within 18 months

Job description

Town of Fairfield is seeking an unskilled to semi-skilled worker for the operation and maintenance of the Water Pollution Control Facility and related pump stations. The role involves light to heavy manual labor learned on the job, with a seven-day operation schedule.

Responsibilities include cleaning and maintaining sewer devices, operating basic tools, and assisting with grounds maintenance. A valid CT driver’s license, CDL within 6 months, and DEP Class I certification within 18 months are