Water Treatment Collection Systems Maintainer

https://www.branford-ct.gov/departments/human-resources (203) 315-0628 or (203) 315-0629
Town of Branford Job Announcement
Posting Date:November 6, 2024
Closing Date: Until Filled
Job Title: Water Treatment Collection
Systems Maintainer
Union: UPSEU, Unit 424
Employment Type: Full Time, Monday to
Friday, rotation OT on weekends
Hourly Rate: $28.80 to $33.89 plus OT,
Generous Benefits
Are you interested in joining one of the best water treatment plants in Connecticut? Do you have a
strong desire to grow your career and specialize in this area of public service? Please visit our
website at https://www.branford-ct.gov/departments/human-resources to reach the Official Town
Employment Application. The Town offers a wide variety of benefits including Medical & Dental
Insurance, Term Life Insurance, CMERS Defined Pension, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Leave, Paid
Holidays, etc.
Email your Resume, Cover Letter or
the Official Town of Branford Application
to:
CAREERS@BRANFORD-CT.GOV
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of
work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from
the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
• Drives and operates a variety of trucks and specialized equipment including pump-out
truck, sewer cleaning machine, vector truck, hoist truck and dump truck.
• Performs sewer line cleaning, wet well cleaning, pump station maintenance and repairs,
septic and holding tank pump-outs and any related duties as assigned by the supervisor.
• Assists mechanic in maintaining and repairing pumps and other specialized wastewater
equipment.
• Washes and cleans facilities and equipment.
• Prepares and paints a wide variety of equipment, fences and structures.
• Performs janitorial work.
• Mows grass and maintains grounds at the plant and pump stations.
• Assists electrician in performance of his duties.
• Will be required to carry the “on-call” phone multiple times during the year.
Supervision:
Supervision Received: Works under the immediate supervision of Collection Systems Supervisor,
Superintendent and Operations Manager.
https://www.branford-ct.gov/departments/human-resources (203) 315-0628 or (203) 315-0629
Supervision Given: None
Minimum Required Qualifications
Education, Training and Experience:
Graduation from high school education or GED equivalent, and Four (4) years of experience
involving the use of medium and heavy equipment, two of which must be wastewater related.
Special Requirements:
Successful completion of the Sacramento Training Program, Operation and Maintenance of Systems,
volumes 1 & 2. Valid State’s driver’s license with CDL endorsement.
Knowledge, Ability and Skills:
Knowledge: Working knowledge of the hazards and safety procedures common to wastewater
maintenance and repair activities. Mechanical experience and knowledge preferred.
Ability: ability to follow oral instructions; ability to perform strenuous physical activities, including
climbing and descending stairs and ladders, moving heavy objects and performing tasks requiring
physical agility; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees,
supervisors and the public; ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.
Skills: to use and care for tools listed
Machines, Tools and Equipment Used:
Large: Sewer cleaning machine, vector truck, pump-out truck, hoist truck, dump truck and pickup
trucks.
Small: Basic hand tools and painting equipment, gas powered mowers, blowers and weed clearing
equipment
Materials Handled: Parts and supplies needed to repair and maintain equipment.
Job Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical
parts and in outside weather conditions. The employee frequently works in high, precarious places
and is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or
caustic chemicals, and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration
for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status,
protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancyrelated conditions, or any other characteristic protected by law. The Town of Branford reserves
the right to limit the number of qualified candidates who will be considered for the position. All
candidates must successfully pass a post-offer medical examination, which includes a substance abuse
test given at the Town's expense. The Town of Branford conducts background investigations for all
positions prior to hiring. Refusal to sign the release form will terminate the candidate from further
consideration.