Qualifications
Education/Experience/Background:
- High school or GED with the ability to read, write and comprehend English (operational, process, safety, and quality instructions) and be able to carry out verbal and written instructions.
- Six months to two years of experience in a related position with ability to comprehend specifications, blueprints, and manuals.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
- Some vocational training and mechanical aptitude preferred, with the ability to read, interpret and record data from meters, gauges, scales, panels, computer consoles, and other equipment.
- Experience using power, pneumatic, hydraulic, and hand tools and shop tools such as drill press, band saw, bench grinder, and torque wrench preferred.
- Experience using material handling equipment, pressure gauges, and precision measuring instruments.
- Must consistently demonstrate the ability to learn and independently perform assigned duties and meet, or exceed, production and quality goals.
- Must demonstrate ability to work in a team environment and willingness to assume additional, or new, responsibilities readily.
Required Certification/Licenses/Training:
- Must obtain a Grade I Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators Certificate issued by the State of Connecticut within one year of appointment to this position or A collections certificate.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license and a safe driving record.
- Employee Orientation, Departmental Operating Procedures, Safety, Confined Space training, OSHA, and Quality Training.
- Must become proficient in the care and use of all site specific, facility required PPE (Personal Protection Equipment), including respirators, gas detectors, confined space equipment, etc.
- Forklift Certification.
- Training in operation of mechanical drives, hydraulic pumps and valves, pneumatics, electronics, and control systems.
- Must become proficient in confined space entry.
- Works toward increasing skills in additional functional areas or in obtaining advanced skills/maintenance certifications.
Physical Requirements:
- Amount of time spent – Standing 25%, Walking 75% for as many as five miles per shift.
- Requires close visual and hearing observation to detect non-conformance and machine malfunction.
- Constantly uses hands to finger, handle or feel and frequently reaches with hands and arms.
- Works in various positions; works on ladders, catwalks, and supports at heights of 50 feet above the ground; and works with hands extended above and below head and body up to 40 minutes using hand tools weighing up to 15 pounds.
- Must be able to lift and carry 50 pounds (occasionally 60 pounds) distances of 10 feet.
- Occasional stooping, bending, or kneeling and entering confined spaces.
Additional Information
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.