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- $41.05 an hour
- Management
- CDL A
- Mid-level

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Watershed Maintenance Technician

Aquarion Water Company -
Easton, CT

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Job Details

$41.05 an hour

Qualifications

Forklift Certification
Snow removal
Environmental protection hazardous materials response
Lift truck
CDL A
High school diploma or GED
Driver's License
Invasive plant management
Emergency response readiness
Pest control chemical handling
Responding to chemical spills

Full Job Description

Easton, CT, US, 06612

Aquarion Water Company is the public water supply company for more than 750,000 people in 72 cities and towns throughout Connecticut, as well as serving customers in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. It is the largest investor-owned water utility in New England and among the seven largest in the U.S. Based in Bridgeport, CT, it has been in the public water supply business since 1857. Across its operations, Aquarion strives to act as a responsible steward of the environment and to assist the communities it serves in promoting sustainable practices. Aquarion Water Company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Eversource.

Job Summary

A position is available in the Watershed and Environmental Management Department (WEM) for a Watershed Maintenance Technician. This position is responsible for safely performing a wide variety of duties related to the maintenance, administration and management of outside properties, woodlands, fields, dam slopes, well fields, roadsides, shorelines, etc. in order to maintain prudent stewardship of the watershed properties and infrastructure. Work is physically demanding, outdoors, and year-round. The Watershed Maintenance Technicians participate in the program of applying algaecide to the reservoirs, including inventory management and application. Assist in source protection, forestry, and water quality activities as directed. Utilize company computer systems/programs to help manage work activities.

Principal Responsibilities

Mow grass including dam slopes, pipelines, & roadsides with tractor mounted implements
Perform duties related to tree and brush removal (cutting, chipping, and burning), tree and shrub planting and maintain clear access for backcountry water mains
Safely conducts hand application of pesticide and plan for and perform appropriate duties related to the application of algaecide to reservoirs
Operations pertaining to wildlife management
Assist Source Protection personnel with hazardous materials spill response
Perform litter/rubbish pickup and removal
Snow removal at company facilities
Forest access road construction and maintenance
Conduct or manage field repairs of equipment when necessary
Utilization of the SAP Notification system to schedule work, monitor planned work progress, record reactionary work, record completed work, and provide monthly reports of SAP Notification status
Assist supervisor in the following duties:
- formation of work schedules for outside contractors and seasonal workers
- direct work of vendors and/or seasonal staff and other designated duties in absence of supervisor
- creating specifications, pricing, ordering and managing various materials and chemical inventory items
Utilize communication tools (e.g. company email, company issued cell phone) to keep supervisor and WEM department director/manager informed of significant issues encountered in the field and otherwise.

Preferred Requirements

Applicants must have 5 years of field work experience, 3 years of heavy equipment operation and 2 years experience of commercial pesticide and landscape maintenance experience.
Must possess the ability to safely operate an ATV/UTV.
Knowledge of Heavy Equipment Operations is required.
Must be available to perform week-long after hours emergency standby duties as frequently as 1 full week every 1.5 months

Education/Certifications

Applicants must have a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent, trade school certificate is highly desirable.
Must hold and maintain a valid State of Connecticut driver’s license and State of CT Class A CDL.
Incumbents must have or be able to obtain a certification within 6 months of hire date: Chainsaw Safety Training, Forklift Operator Certificate, certification in OSHA HazMat Spill Response First Responder, Lock Out, Tag Out training.
Within a year obtain a Connecticut Boating Safety Certificate and UCONN Invasive Plant Certification.

Salary

This position is classified as a Non-Union Hourly position with a rate range that has a training wage of $41.05/hour.
Successful candidate will move through Step 1 through 8 of the range at 6-month intervals with satisfactory performance to the maximum salary.
This role will report out of our Easton, CT office.

Aquarion Water Company is an equal opportunity employer, and we prohibit discrimination based on age, color, disability, marital or parental status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other legally protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

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Aquarion Water Company of Connecticut, a subsidiary of Eversource, is the public water supply company for approximately 236,000 customer accounts or more than 750,000 people in 72 cities and towns in Connecticut, Massachusetts and New Hampshire.

We are the largest investor-owned water utility in New England and are among the seven largest in the U.S. Across its operations, Aquarion strives to act as a responsible steward of the environment and to assist the communities it serves in promoting sustainable practices.

Nearest Major Market: Bridgeport
Nearest Secondary Market: Danbury

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