Water Treatment Plant Operator — Growth & Benefits

US Lawns; Manchester (CT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

14-Paid Holidays

Sick Time

Annual Leave

Paid Parental Leave

Defined Contribution Plan with 6%

Tuition Reimbursment & loan repayment

Access to fitness center

Job summary

The Town of Manchester is seeking a Water Treatment Plant Operator to operate, control, and maintain instrumentation, pumps and valves to purify and clarify water for drinking use. The role includes sampling, chemical dosing, and ensuring regulatory compliance across treatment and distribution systems.

Candidates must have a high school diploma, 3 years of water/sewer operations experience, and CT Class II certification within 2 years; Class IV within 5 years.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school required; vocational program preferred.
• Three (3) years of water/sewer operations or maintenance experience preferred.
• Connecticut Class II Water Treatment Plant Operator certification required no later than two years from hire.
• Must obtain Class IV Water Treatment Plant Operator certification within five years.
• Valid Connecticut motor vehicle operator's license.

Responsibilities

• Operates and maintains instrumentation, motors, pumps and valves to regulate water flow and treatment.
• Plans and organizes all aspects of assigned tasks and performs process-control testing.
• Takes water samples for laboratory examination and adjusts chemical dosing as needed.
• Removes and replaces equipment, conducts repairs, and coordinates other operators.
• Records data from gauges/meters and complies with safety procedures and regulations.
• Performs additional duties in building, grounds and equipment maintenance.

Skills

Physical stamina

Independence

Computer literacy

Weather resilience

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Water/wastewater vocational training

Connecticut Class II Water Treatment Plant Operator certification

Connecticut Class IV Water Treatment Plant Operator certification within 5 years

Valid Connecticut driver’s license

Job description

The Town of Manchester is seeking a Water Treatment Plant Operator to operate, control, and maintain instrumentation, pumps and valves to purify and clarify water for drinking use. The role includes sampling, chemical dosing, and ensuring regulatory compliance across treatment and distribution systems.

Candidates must have a high school diploma, 3 years of water/sewer operations experience, and CT Class II certification within 2 years; Class IV within 5 years.