Water and People

The Southington Water Department is seeking candidates for a Treatment Foreman Position. Under minimum supervision and general direction of the Superintendent and the Assistant Superintendent, the Treatmet Foreman will be responsible, on the Department's premises and in the filed, for management and supervsion of the Department's treatment operations and work crews, including, but not limited to, planning, organizing, scheduling and imptementing the operation, maintenance, repair and replacement of water system infrastructure, equipment, structures and building equipment. The Treatment Foreman will be responsible for supervising, scheduling, assigning work to and directing Department employees in the performance of water treatment work of the Department during regular hours and on overtime, for implementation of appropriate safety measures and for managing the work of the Department efficiwntly and effectively; will assume and exercise responsibility for all daily and periodic functions to insure proper operation and control of the treatment plant, production wells, storage tanks and pumping facilities.

To be considered for this position, candidate must have the following;

Possess upon application and maintain during employment a State of Connecticut Certificationas a Water Treatment Class IV Operator License.
Have a minimum of five years (5) Treatment exeperience in water utility operations.
Possess a valid State of Connecticut Motor Vehicle License.
Possess a High School or Technical High School diploma or GED.


Wages: $44.43- $47.09 hourly plus an excellent fringe benefit package with includes and pension retirement plan and health insurance through the Connecticut Partnership Plan 2.0. Resumes can be dropped off at our main office at 605 West Queen Street, Southington, CT or emailed.

Phone: (860) 628-5593; Email: hr@southingtonwater.org;

The position will be open until filled. The SWD is an E.O.E.

The Southington Water Department is seeking candidates for an Assistant Treatment Foreman position. Under the direction of the Treatment Foreman, Assistant Superintendent and/or Superintendent, this position is responsible for overseeing all daily and periodic functions to insure proper operation and control fo the Reservoir Treatment Plant, production wells, storage tanks and pumping facilities. To be considered for this position, candidates must have a High School diploma or equivalent and meet the following experience and certification requirements.

Possess and maintain State of Connecticut Certification as Water Treatment Plant Class IV License.
Have a minumum of five (5) years water treatment experience in water utility operations.
Possess a valid State of Connecticut motor vehiclce license.


Wages: $41.28/hr starting, $42.47 after 6 mo's, $43.70 after one year; plus an excellent fringe benfit package including a pension plan and health insurance through the CT Partnership Plan 2.0. Resumes can be dropped of at our office located 605 West Queen St, Southington or emailed.

Phone: (860) 628-5593, Email hr@southingtonwater.org;

The position will be open until filled, The SWD is an E.O.E.

The Department seeks candidates with a minimum of two years (2) experience in water utility distribution, operations, or equivalent plumbing and/or mechanical experience to perform meter reading, plant maintenance work, construction work, and related duties. Must enjoy working outdoors. A high school diploma and valid CT motor vehicle license are required. Must establish and maintain a personal residence within a 15 mile radius of the Southington Water Department's office located at 605 West Queen Street, Southington, CT, within six month from the date of hire.

Offers of employment will be subject to successfully passing a pre-employment physical exam, including a urinalysis drug test and criminal background check.

Wages: Starting $31.41/hr ($33.37 after 1 year) plus an excellent fringe benefit package including a pension retirement plan and health insurance (PPO) through the CT Partnership Plan 2.0. Resumes can be dropped off at our main office at 605 West Queen Street in Southington or emailed to hr@southingtonwater.org;

Phone: (860) 628-5593

The posted position will be open until filled. The SWD is a EOE.