Utility Maintainer 1

About the role

The Metropolitan District Commission (MDC) provides quality water supply, water pollution control, mapping, and household hazardous waste collection to eight member municipalities: Bloomfield, East Hartford, Hartford, Newington, Rocky Hill, West Hartford, Wethersfield, and Windsor. Additionally, the MDC supplies drinking water to portions of Farmington, Glastonbury, East Granby, and South Windsor.

Responsibilities

• Perform utility maintenance and laboring work, including assisting in the operation of sewer cleaning trucks and equipment.
• Repair and install pipelines using power equipment and tools.
• Service, maintain, and repair hydrants, gates, and related assemblies.
• Operate rod, jet, and camel trucks to clean and maintain sewer lines and related facilities.
• Operate gate trucks, pneumatic excavation tools, and pipe cutting equipment.
• Make routine equipment operating decisions in accordance with established procedures.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent plus one (1) year of water service or sewer line maintenance experience, or an equivalent combination of education and qualifying experience.
• Valid Commercial Driver’s License, Subclassification "B" with airbrake and tanker endorsements.
• Knowledge, skill, and ability in sewer line maintenance, gate maintenance, hydrant maintenance, or water and sewer pipe maintenance and repair.

Qualifications

Applicants will undergo a screening process, including a written examination with a passing score of 70 required for further consideration. The selected candidate will undergo an internal background check.