Entry-Level Wastewater Plant Technician

City-of-Fairfield,-Ct; Fairfield (CT); On-site; USD 33,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

The Town of Fairfield seeks a Water Pollution Control Facility maintenance worker to perform unskilled and semiskilled tasks at the WPCF and related pump stations. Tasks include lubricating machinery, cleaning tanks, maintaining sewers, and assisting with groundskeeping and custodial duties.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED, a valid CT driver’s license, and the ability to obtain a Class B CDL within six months and a Class I Operator’s Certificate within 18 months.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform manual labor in all weather conditions.
• Ability to lift up to 100 pounds.
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to operate simple hand tools, equipment and machinery.

Responsibilities

• Lubricate and clean designated machinery and remove debris from tanks and manholes.
• Wash and scrape settling tanks and clean equipment.
• Assist with cleaning and maintaining sewer lines, manholes, and grounds.
• Load, unload, and move materials and tools for maintenance tasks.
• Perform indoor and outdoor maintenance and custodial duties such as painting and grounds care.
• Respond to emergency duties including snow and ice removal as required.

Skills

Physical stamina

Follow instructions

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

The Town of Fairfield seeks a Water Pollution Control Facility maintenance worker to perform unskilled and semiskilled tasks at the WPCF and related pump stations. Tasks include lubricating machinery, cleaning tanks, maintaining sewers, and assisting with groundskeeping and custodial duties.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED, a valid CT driver’s license, and the ability to obtain a Class B CDL within six months and a Class I Operator’s Certificate within 18 months.