Collections Maintainer III

Sewer Division Operator

Performs highly 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 lays sewer drainage pipe; does the work of any related task 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.

Considerable physical strength and stamina, including working outside in inclement weather; considerable ability and aptitude to understand and convey complex written and oral instruction; thorough knowledge of processes and materials used in construction, operation and maintenance of sanitary sewers; thorough knowledge of the sewage wastewater collection system and its appurtenances; extensive ability to operate mechanical equipment required in assigned operation; ability to direct the tasks of others, to train other personnel 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.

High school, trade school or vocational school diploma or high school equivalency diploma, plus four (4) years' experience 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 two (2) years 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.

This posting will close immediately once the 25th application has been submitted and received by the Human Resources Department. This posting only remains open till the closing date listed above in the event that 25 applications have not been received.

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.

The Town of Wallingford offers an excellent fringe benefits package that includes pension plan, paid sick and vacation time, individual and family medical insurance, employer paid life insurance, 13 paid holidays, and optional 457 deferred compensation plan.