Water Utility Service Person #OC-2300-2785

Date Opened

Tuesday, September 29, 2026 11:30 AM

Close Date

Open until sufficient apps are received

Section

Water Department

Salary

• $26.86 ~ $33.91

Employment Type

• Full-Time

Introduction

OPEN COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR:     WATER UTILITY SERVICE PERSON

SALARY:  $26.86 ~ $33.91/Hour (NOTE: NEW HIRES START AT THE BEGINNING OF RANGE) 

FRINGE BENEFITS: Choose from two available health insurance plans (employee contributions vary) Prescription Drug Rider, Dental Plan, Group Life Insurance for Individual; Retirement Plan; paid Holidays; paid Vacation; paid Sick Leave; paid Personal Days.

IMPORTANT:

1.  Veterans – Veteran’s points will be awarded in accordance with the Connecticut State Statute. Five (5) for non-disabled veterans, ten (10) for disabled veterans. Proper documentation must be submitted to the Personnel Director before the date of the examination.

2.  Residents – Ten (10) Residency points shall be added in accordance with the amendment to the Civil Service Ordinances for Maintainer I position dated August 21, 2017.  Proper documentation and proof of residence must be submitted no later than the closing date for applications.

3.  Appeal Process - an applicant may appeal notice of not meeting the minimum qualifications (Civil Service Rules and Regulations, Section 3741, Subsection B, Article 9) to the Civil Service Commission within seven (7) days of the date on such notice.  Please notify the Civil Service Office of a change in address.  Notification will be mailed to the address written on your application.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

This is a skilled mechanical work in the installation, maintenance, repair and inspection of water service meters and lines with ancillary equipment.

EXAMPLES OF WORK

(Illustrative only)

Installs, maintains, services, repairs and adjusts distribution system water meters; Inspects customer plumbing for proper meter setting, location and sizing; Operates curb stops, corporation stops, stop and waste valves and accessories needed to initiate and terminate consumer service; Advises consumers regarding proper metering procedures; Inspects customer service piping and premises piping for excessive leakage or waste; Performs routine tasks involved in the operation, inspection and maintenance of fire hydrants and distribution system valves; Assists in the installation, flushing and testing of new hydrants; Performs routine repairs to broken and damage hydrants; Maintains detailed records of all wok performed; Communicates by radio while on job assignments; does other related work as required.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGES SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Considerable knowledge of the methods, tools, materials and equipment used in the installation, maintenance and repair of water distribution facilities and mechanisms; knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions of this work; ability to keep detailed records of services performed and materials employed; ability to work with and for the general public; ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions; skill in the use and care of pertinent tools and equipment.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

One year experience in maintaining, repairing, or adjusting water distribution systems, or one year experience in skilled mechanical work.

Possession of a valid State of Connecticut Motor Vehicle License and good driving record.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Selection Plan

This position is covered under the Agreement between the City of Waterbury and the Waterbury City Employees Locala 353, Council 4, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Union (Blue Collar).

THE CITY OF WATERBURY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

 

E.O.E. M/F/D/V

 

EEOP Utilization Report is available at www.waterburyct.org