Our purpose is to make life better for people by delivering water for life.  Our mission is to provide customer with high-quality water and services at a reasonable cost while promoting the preservation of watershed lands and aquifers.  Our vision is to be an innovative water utility that sustains life, strengthens our communities and protects natural resources for future generations.  Our STARS values are Service, Teamwork, Accountability, Respect and Safety.

Water Treatment Operator in Training (OIT) (Labor Grade 5-6-7-9*)

Hours:  Monday – Friday 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Rate Ranges: 

LG5: $36.97-$38.02-$38.90 per hour (Current Steelworkers Union Members)

LG5: $30.93 - $33.58 - $36.23 - $38.90 per hour (New Steelworkers Union Members)

LG6: $38.87-$39.25-$39.94 (Current Steelworkers Union Members)

LG6: $32.13-$35.30-$38.48-$38.87 per hour (New Steelworkers Union Members)

LG7: $39.25-$39.94-$40.71 per hour (Current Steelworkers Union Members)

LG7: $33.32 - $35.78 - $38.25 - $40.71 per hour (New Steelworkers Union Members)

LG9: $4.11-$41.71-$42.64 per hour (Current Steelworkers Union Members)

LG9: $35.70 - $38.01 - $40.34 - $42.64 per hour (New Steelworkers Union Members)

Purpose and Scope:

The purpose of job is to learn to perform routine technical work in operating the RWA’s water treatment plants under the direction of certified water treatment plant operators, with the expectation of obtaining CT DPH Operators Class IV certification within four years. Water Treatment Operators who are Operators in Training will remain Operators in training until receiving a Class IV certification. *Labor grade will be dependent upon Water Treatment Operator in training certification class (I, II, III or IV).

Responsibilities:

• Learn to perform the various tasks associated with the maintenance and operation of a water treatment plant
• Under direction, collect daily operational information such as chemical tank level readings using SCADA systems
• Under direction, monitor and assist using standard operating procedures in the proper filling of bulk and other chemical tanks during deliveries
• Under direction, perform lab testing and reviews results on a daily basis
• Assist with routine preventative maintenance of equipment, including cleaning and calibrating analyzers
• Under direct supervision, assist with repairing plant equipment such as, chemical feed equipment, pumps, analyzers, process equipment
• Mark work orders ready for closure into the CMMS after Team Lead review
• Receive forklift training, safety training

• Perform cleaning as needed.
• Operate safety equipment which includes the use of self-contained breathing apparatus, chemical suits, respirators, etc.
• Required to work on weekends, scheduled holidays, fill in for vacation or sickness
• Requires traveling to various sites
• Comply with all occupational safety and health standards and all RWA safety guidelines and rules

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent

• Valid Connecticut driver’s license
• Employees must obtain a CT Class IV Operator in Training (OIT) Water Treatment Operator Certification within four (4) years of starting in the Department

• Knowledge of basic mechanical concepts and procedure of water treatment
• Aptitude for the use of the tools, equipment and materials that apply to this position

·         Ability to understand and carry out written or verbal work orders or assignments

·         Ability to perform simple mathematical calculations with the use of a calculator

·         Ability to perform the following: straight pulling, reaching above the shoulder, pushing, walking, standing, crawling, kneeling, and repeated bending (will be required to take all qualifying tests)

·         Ability to distinguish basic colors and various shades

·         Familiar with PC applications such as Windows, Word Processing, Spreadsheets, and Internet

·         Have good communication (both written and verbal) and organizational skills

·         Reads, writes, and speaks English

•    Must be mechanically inclined
•     Ability to lift 55 pounds

The RWA is seeking candidates that reflect our STARS Values:  Service, Teamwork, Accountability, Respect and Safety.                                                                   

Note: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, physical or mental handicap, or status as a disabled veteran or veteran of the Vietnam era.

South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority (SCCRWA) will not discriminate or permit discrimination against any person or group of persons on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, intellectual disability, mental disability or physical disability including, but not limited to, blindness, (unless such disability, even with reasonable accommodation, prevents the applicant from being able to perform the work involved), or in any manner prohibited by the laws of the United States or of the State of Connecticut.  Further SCCRWA will not retaliate against or condone retaliation against any person or group of persons who oppose actions, treatment or conduct that they believe to be discriminatory.