Water Systems Technician I

Wallingford, Town of (CT); Wallingford (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Wallingford, Town of (CT) is seeking a Maintainer/Laborer to perform a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled tasks in the town's potable water transmission and distribution system. Duties include digging, backfilling, cleaning, painting, and operating light equipment.

The role supports maintenance of water services, hydrants, meters, and related facilities, with responsibilities expanding to buildings, grounds, and special projects as needed. Emergency calls and overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, trade school diploma, or high school equivalency diploma.
• One year of experience in plumbing or as Maintainer/Laborer for a water utility or construction preferred.
• Must possess and maintain a valid State of Connecticut motor vehicle operator’s license.

Responsibilities

• Perform unskilled and semi-skilled tasks in the operation, maintenance, repair and construction of the Town’s potable water transmission and distribution system.
• Assists with special projects, and performs maintenance of buildings and grounds.
• Operates and maintains vehicles and small equipment.
• Completes trenching and shoring activities and uses PPE.
• May be subject to emergency calls and scheduled overtime work as assigned.

Skills

Physical stamina

Judgment

Operate vehicles

Independent work

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Trade school diploma

High school equivalency diploma

Job description

Wallingford, Town of (CT) is seeking a Maintainer/Laborer to perform a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled tasks in the town's potable water transmission and distribution system. Duties include digging, backfilling, cleaning, painting, and operating light equipment.

The role supports maintenance of water services, hydrants, meters, and related facilities, with responsibilities expanding to buildings, grounds, and special projects as needed. Emergency calls and overtime may be required.