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.
This Watershed Maintenance Technician seasonal worker provides key support to the Watershed and Environmental Management Department (WEM). This position is responsible for safely performing a wide variety of duties related to the maintenance of outside properties, woodlands, fields, dam slopes, well fields, roadsides, reservoirs, shorelines, etc. in order to maintain prudent stewardship of the watershed properties. Assists in source protection and natural resource management activities, as directed.
conduct all activities and equipment operation in a safe manner
mow grass including dam slopes, pipelines, & roadsides with tractor mounted implements
removal of and cuts, chips, and/or burns brush and trees
invasive aquatic plant species removal by boat
operations pertaining to wildlife management
tree and shrub planting
litter/rubbish pickup and removal
snow removal at company facilities
forest access road construction and maintenance
assist with maintenance of equipment
conduct or manage field repairs of equipment when necessary
utilize communication tools (e.g. company email, company issued cell phone) to keep supervisor or others informed of progress and/or issues encountered in the field
Equipment Operating Capabilities:
AEBI slope mowing tractor (flail mower and snow blower)
rubber tire tractors in excess of 45hp
tractor implements: flail mowers, offset rotary mower, brush mower, hydraulic boom mower
boats and outboard motors: canoes, rowboats and various sized boats with outboard motors
walk behind mowers: Scag, Billy Goat
chainsaws, weed trimmers, back pack blowers
truck mounted snow plow and sander
minimum high school diploma required, associate or trade school certificate is highly desirable
minimum 2 years of hands-on landscaping or similar field work experience
minimum 2 years of heavy equipment operation
ability to swim
Chainsaw Safety Training (preferred)
CT Boating Safety Certificate (preferred)
This is a temporary part-time position, typically May through October.
Days and Hours are Monday, Thursday and Friday (6:00AM to 2:00PM)
Some weekends may be considered
Salary will be $23.00 to $25.00/hour.
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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