Water Treatment Operator In Training

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:

Qualifications:

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.