Collections Maintainer ; Trainee

Position: Collections Maintainer I (Trainee)
Salary: $27.17 - $29.84 Hourly
Location : Wallingford
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number:
Department: Public Utilities
Division: Sewer Division
Opening Date: 03/05/2026
Closing Date: 3/24/2026 5:00 PM Eastern
Max Number of Applicants: 25

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

GENERAL DUTIES:
Performs a variety of semi-skilled tasks in the operation, inspection, maintenance, repair and construction of sanitary sewers, including CCTV inspection and high velocity flushing; may operate, maintain and make minor repairs to any equipment in the division, such as trucks, rodders and high velocity water jets; may act as a helper to skilled tradesman or do simple trade work; and may serve as trainee;

performs snow removal and rights-of-way inspection and clearing as necessary. performs all work in a safe, efficient manner. performs other related duties as required within the scope of Sewer Division work.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES:
May be subject to emergency calls or scheduled overtime work as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS

KNOWLEDGE,

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

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Considerable physical strength and stamina; ability and aptitude to follow complex written and oral instruction; some knowledge of processes and materials used in construction, and operation and maintenance of sanitary sewer systems; some knowledge of mechanical principles; and the ability to use and make minor repairs of equipment in assigned operations; good ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, other municipal employees, the general public, and vendors and contractors;

good ability to perform 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; ability to perform all of the physical requirements of the position, including working outside in inclement weather.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
High school, trade school or vocational school diploma or high school equivalency diploma, plus one (1) year employment as a laborer in the construction field with work experience in the installation and maintenance of pipelines (sanitary sewer, water main, storm drain or gas main) or for a sewer, water, or natural gas utility; or an equivalent combination of experience and training.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
This is a trainee position to fully qualify an individual as Collections Maintainer I with the Wallingford Sewer Division. Collections Maintainer I (Trainees) are limited to 24 months in the position to obtain both a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class B from the State of Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles and a Collections System Certification (Grade I, II or III) from the New England Water Environment Association (NEWEA) within twenty-four (24) months.

Appointment to this position is provisional. If the employee is unable to obtain either the CDL Class B and the NEWEA certification at twenty-four (24) months, an employee in this classification shall be terminated, and the termination shall not be grievable or arbitrable.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
MAXIMUM APPLICATIONS RECEIVED: 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.
TO APPLY: Please visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

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.
EXAMINATION: Written - 100% or Oral - 100% or Background Evaluation - 100% or Written - 50%/Oral - 50% or Written - 50%/Background Evaluation - 50% or Oral - 50%/Background Evaluation - 50%
Town of Wallingford, CT
45 South Main Street, Wallingford, CT 06492
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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.