Operator, Pumping & Storage

Aquarion Water Company•Shelton, CT

About The Position

The Aquarion Water Authority has an opening in its Supply Operations Department for an Operator (Supply, Pumping, and Storage). Under general supervisory direction, this position operates, maintains, troubleshoots, and calibrates equipment and facilities involved in supplying, treating, pumping, storing, and distributing drinking water. The role applies knowledge of water treatment and distribution processes, PLC-based control systems, and mechanical concepts to support water quality and operational efficiency. The position is classified as Non-Union Hourly Grade 8, with a training wage of $41.05 per hour. With satisfactory performance, the employee advances through Steps 1 through 8 at six-month intervals. Attainment of required water-treatment licenses leads to progression to the Grade 9 wage range. To hold the title of Senior Operator, the candidate must possess the required license. The selected candidate must work Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and be available for overtime and required standby rotation. Work may also involve rotating, evening, weekend, and holiday shifts. Employment is contingent upon successful pre-employment screenings, including a drug screening where permitted by law. Applicants must be eligible to work lawfully in the United States immediately; the employer will not sponsor work authorization.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Connecticut motor vehicle license and a good driving record; a DMV check is required.
Minimum of two years of experience in the operation and maintenance of supply, pumping, and treatment facilities.
Ability to diagnose mechanical problems and make necessary repairs or corrections without direction.
Ability to obtain a DOT Medical Card before the start date.
Ability to lift 50 pounds and maneuver larger items.
Ability to work Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and to work overtime and required standby rotation.
Must obtain a CT Class I Water Treatment Operator Certification within 24 months, a CT Class II certification within 36 months, and a CT Class IV certification within 60 months, if applicable.

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience operating and maintaining supply, pumping, and treatment facilities or comparable experience.
Fundamental and applied knowledge of water-treatment processes, including coagulation, clarification, filtration, oxidation, and disinfection, and ability to operate a dewatering centrifuge and water-treatment plants.
CT Class II water treatment plant operator certification is desired.

Responsibilities

Maintain, operate, and adjust treatment plant pumps, motors, chemical feed systems, and other equipment under senior operating staff direction to assure optimum system performance.
Conduct facility rounds, monitor chemical usage and supply, assess equipment operation, collect water samples, perform chemical and physical laboratory tests, and report quality or process-control issues.
Monitor and operate treatment plant and distribution facilities’ PLC-based control and data acquisition system.
Operate electrical and electronic equipment, including controllers, automatic monitors, recorders, and standby power systems.
Maintain, operate, and adjust gatehouse valves, screens, grates, reservoirs, and related appurtenances.
Compile, maintain, and update maintenance documentation, plant logs, and quality reports.
Perform general plant maintenance and housekeeping.
Operate mechanical and electrical tools, including test and calibration equipment, pneumatic tools, cutting tools, hand tools, and power tools.
Perform activities in compliance with company and regulator-mandated procedures, rules, regulations, and guidelines.
Participate on a standby roster and work rotating, evening, weekend, and holiday shifts as required.
Work independently and spend long periods driving alone.
Perform other duties as assigned.