City of Danbury
General Statement of Duties
This is technical work in the operation of water treatment plants, reservoirs, wells, storage tanks, pumping stations and pressure regulating facilities. An employee in this class is responsible for the proper operation, care, and maintenance of water treatment and distribution equipment. Work involves responsibility for proper operation and regulation to meet all drinking water standards. Collects samples, conducts analysis and adjust process as necessary.
Duties and Responsibilities
Reads and records meters and performs calculation with data obtained.
Completes computer spreadsheets for flows, dosages, utilities and other data.
Sets dosage rates on chemical metering pumps.
Changes charts on recorders.
Maintains log and other records.
Checks pumps and motors for proper operation.
Backwashes filters.
Transfers chemicals.
Assists with the repair of equipment.
Performs preventive maintenance of equipment.
Maintains chemical inventory.
Schedules and receives chemical deliveries.
Changes chemical tanks to insure proper water treatment.
Inspects dams, tanks, and wells for leakage and abnormal conditions.
Performs building and ground maintenance.
Performs water quality analysis, including pH, turbidity, coliform, chlorine residual, color, and odor.
Assists with Public Utilities Department projects.
Communicates with customers, public and other departments. This includes complaints, water main breaks, sewer problems, call before you dig notices and relays information to appropriate personnel.
Receives alarms and contacts appropriate personnel.
Performs related work as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications and Requirements Knowledge/Abilities/Skills:
Required: High School Diploma or General Education Degree (G.E.D.) equivalent. Must possess and maintain a license to operate motor vehicles in the State of Connecticut. Must understand and speak English. Requires good reading, math, writing, scientific, and verbal communication skills; mechanical aptitude; and the ability to read, interpret, and record data from meters, gauges, scales, panels, computer consoles, and other equipment. Ability to operate a personal computer. Knowledge of basic software (e.g., MS Word, MS Excel, etc.). Ability to maintain accurate written and electronic records and complete reports. Ability to inspect and detect flaws in the operation of mechanical equipment. Ability to interpret technical drawings. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions. Ability to follow safe work practices. Ability to work independently without direct supervision. Ability to work shift work (1st, 2nd and 3rd) and flexible schedules.
Must be capable of performing strenuous work.
Must be able to work in and around tanks.
Must be able to use personal protective equipment.
Experience and Training One (1) year experience in the field of water, wastewater, plumbing, irrigation, fire sprinklers, leak detection, environmental science, utility construction or related fields.
Must obtain Water Treatment Plant Operator certification, issued by the State of Connecticut at the following minimum intervals:
After 2 years of employment – Class 1
After 4 years of employment – Class 2
After 6 years of employment – Class 3
After 8 years of employment – Class 4
Supervision Received Works under the direct supervision of the Chief Operator and the Chief of Water Quality and Technical Services.
Application Submission Applications must be submitted online at www.danbury-ct.gov/employment. Qualified applicants must submit an application no later than 11:59 pm, Monday November 17th, 2025. EEO/M/F/D/V.
Important Note: Paper applications will not be accepted.
The application must be completed in its entirety. Omissions, false, misleading or inaccurate information will result in rejection of the application.
It is recommended that applicants do not wait until the last day to submit the application. Applications should be completed as soon as possible after publication of the announcement for examination.
If you need assistance, contact Human Resources/Civil Service Department at (203) 797-4598 or humanresources@danbury-ct.gov.
Testing Once an application is accepted by the Civil Service Commission, the applicant will be notified in writing of the next steps in the testing process. Each test phase must be passed in order to continue to the next level of the selection process. The examination for this position will consist of the following part:
Parts and Weight
WRITTEN EXAM 100%
It is the applicant’s responsibility to adhere to the City’s testing schedule. Unless otherwise stated, there will be no make-up examinations or alternative examination dates. If an applicant fails the test, the applicant will be immediately eliminated from consideration for this hiring process.
Oral Test Date: week of December 1st, 2025. Test Time: To be Determined. Test Location: To be Determined. *Exam date may be subject to change.
All requests for reasonable accommodations in the testing process, along with medical documentation, must be submitted to the City of Danbury Human Resources Department no later than the closing date of applications.
Eligibility List A passing average score of “70” on the written test will place an applicant on the Eligibility List in rank order. The rank on this list is established according to the scores on the exam plus any additional seniority points. The list is certified by the Civil Service Commission and will be used to fill vacancies as they occur. The list remains in effect for one year and may be extended for one additional year.
Participation in the testing and recruitment process and/or placement on an eligibility list does not guarantee a continuance in the remainder of the hiring process nor does it imply or constitute an offer of employment.
Additional Testing Requirements Once the eligibility list is certified, depending on the number of vacancies, candidates with the highest ranking on the list will be interviewed by a panel of City Officials. As future positions become available, applicants are interviewed from this list based on ranking for as long as the list is active.
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Duties and Responsibilities
Reads and records meters and performs calculation with data obtained.
Completes computer spreadsheets for flows, dosages, utilities and other data.
Sets dosage rates on chemical metering pumps.
Changes charts on recorders.
Maintains log and other records.
Checks pumps and motors for proper operation.
Backwashes filters.
Transfers chemicals.
Assists with the repair of equipment.
Performs preventive maintenance of equipment.
Maintains chemical inventory.
Schedules and receives chemical deliveries.
Changes chemical tanks to insure proper water treatment.
Inspects dams, tanks, and wells for leakage and abnormal conditions.
Performs building and ground maintenance.
Performs water quality analysis, including pH, turbidity, coliform, chlorine residual, color, and odor.
Assists with Public Utilities Department projects.
Communicates with customers, public and other departments. This includes complaints, water main breaks, sewer problems, call before you dig notices and relays information to appropriate personnel.
Receives alarms and contacts appropriate personnel.
Performs related work as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications and Requirements Knowledge/Abilities/Skills:
Required: High School Diploma or General Education Degree (G.E.D.) equivalent. Must possess and maintain a license to operate motor vehicles in the State of Connecticut. Must understand and speak English. Requires good reading, math, writing, scientific, and verbal communication skills; mechanical aptitude; and the ability to read, interpret, and record data from meters, gauges, scales, panels, computer consoles, and other equipment. Ability to operate a personal computer. Knowledge of basic software (e.g., MS Word, MS Excel, etc.). Ability to maintain accurate written and electronic records and complete reports. Ability to inspect and detect flaws in the operation of mechanical equipment. Ability to interpret technical drawings. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions. Ability to follow safe work practices. Ability to work independently without direct supervision. Ability to work shift work (1st, 2nd and 3rd) and flexible schedules.
Must be capable of performing strenuous work.
Must be able to work in and around tanks.
Must be able to use personal protective equipment.
Experience and Training One (1) year experience in the field of water, wastewater, plumbing, irrigation, fire sprinklers, leak detection, environmental science, utility construction or related fields.
Must obtain Water Treatment Plant Operator certification, issued by the State of Connecticut at the following minimum intervals:
After 2 years of employment – Class 1
After 4 years of employment – Class 2
After 6 years of employment – Class 3
After 8 years of employment – Class 4
Supervision Received Works under the direct supervision of the Chief Operator and the Chief of Water Quality and Technical Services.
Application Submission Applications must be submitted online at www.danbury-ct.gov/employment. Qualified applicants must submit an application no later than 11:59 pm, Monday November 17th, 2025. EEO/M/F/D/V.
Important Note: Paper applications will not be accepted.
The application must be completed in its entirety. Omissions, false, misleading or inaccurate information will result in rejection of the application.
It is recommended that applicants do not wait until the last day to submit the application. Applications should be completed as soon as possible after publication of the announcement for examination.
If you need assistance, contact Human Resources/Civil Service Department at (203) 797-4598 or humanresources@danbury-ct.gov.
Testing Once an application is accepted by the Civil Service Commission, the applicant will be notified in writing of the next steps in the testing process. Each test phase must be passed in order to continue to the next level of the selection process. The examination for this position will consist of the following part:
Parts and Weight
WRITTEN EXAM 100%
It is the applicant’s responsibility to adhere to the City’s testing schedule. Unless otherwise stated, there will be no make-up examinations or alternative examination dates. If an applicant fails the test, the applicant will be immediately eliminated from consideration for this hiring process.
Oral Test Date: week of December 1st, 2025. Test Time: To be Determined. Test Location: To be Determined. *Exam date may be subject to change.
All requests for reasonable accommodations in the testing process, along with medical documentation, must be submitted to the City of Danbury Human Resources Department no later than the closing date of applications.
Eligibility List A passing average score of “70” on the written test will place an applicant on the Eligibility List in rank order. The rank on this list is established according to the scores on the exam plus any additional seniority points. The list is certified by the Civil Service Commission and will be used to fill vacancies as they occur. The list remains in effect for one year and may be extended for one additional year.
Participation in the testing and recruitment process and/or placement on an eligibility list does not guarantee a continuance in the remainder of the hiring process nor does it imply or constitute an offer of employment.
Additional Testing Requirements Once the eligibility list is certified, depending on the number of vacancies, candidates with the highest ranking on the list will be interviewed by a panel of City Officials. As future positions become available, applicants are interviewed from this list based on ranking for as long as the list is active.
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