The Town of Montville has an immediate opening for a Plant Operator Class I – Class III

This is a union position with Local 1303-341 of Council #4 AFSCME, AFL-CIO and subject to the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) currently in place.

The Water Pollution Control Authority prides itself on a dedicated and committed work staff, aimed at maintaining the highest possible standards , and always striving to uphold the mission each and every day, “To serve the public, to protect the environment and to maintain a reputation for quality and value in water and wastewater management within the Town of Montville”.

We offer an excellent benefits package that includes Health and Dental, Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability, Automatic enrollment into the Connecticut Municipal Employee Retirement System (CMERS), Voluntary 457b Retirement Plan, Voluntary Supplemental Insurance Benefits to include Cancer and Accident Plans, HSA Employer contribution, and stipend provided for medical coverage waiver, Vacation and generous Sick/PTO policy, including all federal holidays, and your birthday!

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Performs a wide variety of routine duties on an assigned shift in the operations of a Waste Water Treatment Plant and Collection Pump Stations; does related work as required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION – VARIES BASED ON CLASS

· Operates, adjusts, checks and inspects all pumping equipment assigned to him/her shift or phase of operations

· Opens or closes valves to regulate flows as required

· Checks, reads various dials gauges and meters

· Maintains records, logs pertinent data of operations as required

· Collects and stores samples when necessary

· Required to make measurements or minimal tests with various equipment, such as temperatures, chlorine residuals, quantities of materials or chemicals and pH measurements

· Controls the transfer of the volume of sewage or sludge from settling tanks, sludge holding tanks, final settling tanks, aeration tanks and sequencing batch reactors (SBRs)

· Cleans rakes, baskets, various screens, shredders, de-gritters, bar screens, basins, grease skimmings, wet-wells, Parshall flumes, troughs, or channels and weirs

· Regulates sodium hypochlorite and other chemical equipment; starts, stops various equipment assigned, makes minimal and minor repairs to pumps and other types of equipment as necessary

· Responds to emergency situations in accordance with prescribed procedures

· Performs lubrication on various equipment and machinery, performs routine maintenance tasks and reports needs for repairs to equipment or machinery

· Operates Sludge Thickeners and associated equipment

· Ability to operate oxygen, hydrogen sulfide and other gas detection meters

· Maintains and participates in all safety and preventative maintenance programs

· Operates all WPCA motor vehicles

· Ability to work long hours, evenings and weekends, as required

· Regular attendance is a requirement of this position

· Ability to establish and maintain appropriate working relationships with Town Officials, Public Officials, members of the general public, other departments, commissions, and co-workers

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Some experience up to extensive knowledge of modern Waste Water Treatment Plant and Collection Pump Station principles and operating practices; mechanical ability; ability to understand the terminology and units of expression involving the processes; ability to follow oral and written instructions; ability to keep records, reports and logs; dependability; must be safety conscious, and must accept schooling and training when provided.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience

High School Diploma, with some experience up to substantial experience in the operations of a Waste Water Treatment Plant and Collection Pump Stations or similar experience as a semi-skilled mechanic in the maintenance of motors, pumps, and related equipment. Completion of a state approved high school program or any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to qualify in the responsibilities of this position.

Additional Requirements:

Must retain a valid State of Connecticut Motor Vehicle Operator’s License.

Class I – Connecticut Wastewater Treatment Operator Certification

Class II –Connecticut Wastewater Treatment Operator Certification

Class III –Connecticut Wastewater Treatment Operator Certification

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Close vision and distance vision acuity is required.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works in outside weather conditions as well as various inside environments. Works near moving mechanical parts and in precarious places; is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold, extreme heat, risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment ranges from quiet to extremely loud, where hearing protective equipment is required.

The Town of Montville is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity at all levels. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees and encourage all job seekers to apply.

Position is contingent upon successful completion of physical/drug screening and Background investigation.

For Consideration: Please submit your resume along with a cover letter.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATONS: 4/26/2024

In lieu of resume, you may submit an employment application. Please go to our website, www.townofmontville.org, then to Departments, Human Resources, and then to FORMS.

Direct Mail:

Human Resources

Town of Montville

310 Norwich-New London Tpke.

Uncasville, CT 06382

Or email: mdamelia@montville-ct.org

Fax: 860-848-4534

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $29.25 - $33.47 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Uncasville, CT 06382: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person