Wallingford, Town of (CT)
Performs a variety of skilled tasks in the operation, maintenance, repair and construction of sanitary sewers, including CCTV inspection and high velocity flushing; operates, performs routine maintenance and may repair any equipment in the division such as trucks, rodders and high velocity water jets; builds and repairs manholes and lay sewer drainage pipe; performs any other related tasks of a lesser grade if required; performs snow removal and rights‑of‑way clearing as necessary; performs all work in a safe, efficient manner; performs “on‑call” duty, emergency calls or scheduled overtime work within the normal scope of work for the position.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Considerable physical strength and stamina, including working outside in inclement weather; strong ability and aptitude to understand written and oral instructions; good knowledge of wastewater collection system and its appurtenances; thorough knowledge of processes and materials used in construction, operation and maintenance of sanitary sewers; considerable ability to operate mechanical equipment required in assigned operation; ability to direct the tasks performed by others and to maintain accurate and up-to-date files and records; strong ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, other municipal employees, the general public, and vendors and contractors; good skill in performing assignments in a thorough and dependable manner; good ability to learn and apply new skills and to adapt to new methodologies and technology, including computer skills applicable to CCTV inspection of sanitary sewer mains.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS High school, trade school or vocational school diploma or high school equivalency diploma, plus three (3) years employment in a field related to sanitary sewer construction, operation or maintenance (installation and maintenance of sanitary sewer, water main, storm drain or natural gas pipelines) or one (1) year of training in a skilled trade substituted for one (1) year of experience up to two (2) years plus a minimum of one (1) year employment for a sewer utility or in the construction field with work experience in the installation and maintenance of pipelines, or an equivalent combination of experience and training. NEWEA (New England Water Environment Association) Collections System Certification Grade II or higher preferred.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Must possess and maintain, or have the ability to obtain within six (6) months of appointment as a condition of employment a valid State of Connecticut Class B commercial driver’s license (CDL).
TO APPLY Please visit www.wallingfordct.gov/government/departments/human-resources/
Applications are also available at the Department of Human Resources located in Room #301 of the Town Hall, 45 South Main Street, Wallingford, CT 06492.
EXAMINATION Written - 100% or Oral - 100% or Background Evaluation - 100% or Written - 50%/Oral - 50% or Written - 50%/Background Evaluation - 50% or Oral - 50%/Background Evaluation - 50%
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REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Considerable physical strength and stamina, including working outside in inclement weather; strong ability and aptitude to understand written and oral instructions; good knowledge of wastewater collection system and its appurtenances; thorough knowledge of processes and materials used in construction, operation and maintenance of sanitary sewers; considerable ability to operate mechanical equipment required in assigned operation; ability to direct the tasks performed by others and to maintain accurate and up-to-date files and records; strong ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, other municipal employees, the general public, and vendors and contractors; good skill in performing assignments in a thorough and dependable manner; good ability to learn and apply new skills and to adapt to new methodologies and technology, including computer skills applicable to CCTV inspection of sanitary sewer mains.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS High school, trade school or vocational school diploma or high school equivalency diploma, plus three (3) years employment in a field related to sanitary sewer construction, operation or maintenance (installation and maintenance of sanitary sewer, water main, storm drain or natural gas pipelines) or one (1) year of training in a skilled trade substituted for one (1) year of experience up to two (2) years plus a minimum of one (1) year employment for a sewer utility or in the construction field with work experience in the installation and maintenance of pipelines, or an equivalent combination of experience and training. NEWEA (New England Water Environment Association) Collections System Certification Grade II or higher preferred.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Must possess and maintain, or have the ability to obtain within six (6) months of appointment as a condition of employment a valid State of Connecticut Class B commercial driver’s license (CDL).
TO APPLY Please visit www.wallingfordct.gov/government/departments/human-resources/
Applications are also available at the Department of Human Resources located in Room #301 of the Town Hall, 45 South Main Street, Wallingford, CT 06492.
EXAMINATION Written - 100% or Oral - 100% or Background Evaluation - 100% or Written - 50%/Oral - 50% or Written - 50%/Background Evaluation - 50% or Oral - 50%/Background Evaluation - 50%
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