Drinking Water Production Technician (Tiered)

Drinking Water Production Technician (Tiered)

Salary

$29.79 - $37.67 Hourly

Location

234 Penny Lane, Burlington, VT

Job Type

Regular Full Time Non Exempt

Job Number

DPW Drk Wtr Prod Tech (Tiered)

Department

Public Works

Division

Water

Opening Date

08/07/2026

Closing Date

8/26/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

AFSCME

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

General Purpose

This position is responsible for daily operation and maintenance of the Water Production Facility (treatment, pumping and storage facilities). This includes receiving training and then performing progressively increasing responsibilities for monitoring and operating the water treatment and supply processes and identifying and performing mechanical, electrical and instrumentation repairs on a variety of systems to maintain the water treatment plant and remote pump stations.

The position includes completing required training and certifications in accordance with tier requirements. For more information about the tiered career ladder for this role see: https://bit.ly/BTVDWPT. Please note that there are two open positions to be filled.

Union Affiliation: American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME)

Pay Grade: 15 or 17 dependent on tier placement: $29.79 - 37.67 hourly

Remote Tier 1: Zero (0) days remote/month

Qualifications/Basic Job Requirements

For more information see the full job descriptions for the tiers here: https://bit.ly/BTVDWPT.

Additional Information

Promoting a culture that reveres diversity and equity.

The City of Burlington is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we are strongly committed to creating a dynamic and equitable work-force that mirrors the population and world that we serve. We do not discriminate on the basis of political or religious affiliation, race, color, national origin, place of birth, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, crime victim status, veteran status, disability, HIV positive status, or genetic information in employment or the provision of services.

In addition to being an equal opportunity employer we actively encourage applicants who can contribute to our growing diversity to apply.

Applications for our employment opportunities are only accepted online through our Government Jobs website.

For accessibility information or alternative formats, please contact Human Resources Department at 802-540-2505 or careers@burlingtonvt.gov.

The City of Burlington is proud to offer full time employees a comprehensive benefits program that includes:

• Medical/Dental Insurance Coverage
• Prescription Drug Coverage
• Flexible Spending Programs
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Leave (Sick and Vacation)
• Pension Plan
• Contributory Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance
• Discounted Gym Memberships
• Free Yoga Membership to Sangha Studios (Burlington, Williston & online)
• Tuition Discounts for Champlain College TruEd
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Bonus Incentives Program
• Local & National Store Discounts
• Subsidized Transportation Options
• Qualifying employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness

For additional details please visit https://www.burlingtonvt.gov/HR/benefitsinformation

01

Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have a VT drivers license or ability to obtain one (i.e. drivers license from another State)?

• Yes
• No

03

For purposes of reviewing a potential tier placement - Do you have any of the following? Please check all that apply. Candidates without any of the below will still be considered for the trainee role.

• Water/wastewater experience
• A passing grade on a State water or wastewater license exam
• Bachelors in Engineering, Chemistry, Environmental Science or related field with relevant course work
• An Associates Degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Environmental Science or related field with relevant course work
• Mechanical, electrical or instrumentation troubleshooting or repair experience
• I do not have any of the above but am interested in the Technician in Training role

04

Please describe your Water or Wastewater experience in more detail including the number of years of experience. Candidates without this additional experience will still be considered for the trainee role. If the question does not apply, please write NA.

05

What water or wastewater licenses do you hold, if any? Candidates without this additional experience will still be considered for the trainee role. If the question does not apply, please write NA.

06

Please provide more information about any post high school education or professional training (degree, major, coursework). Candidates without this additional experience will still be considered for the trainee role. If the question does not apply, please write NA.

07

Please provide more information about any mechanical, electrical or instrumentation experience you may have. Candidates without this additional experience will still be considered for the trainee role. If the question does not apply, please write NA.

Required Question

Employer City of Burlington, Vermont

Address 149 Church St.

Burlington, Vermont, 05401

Phone 802-540-2505

Website https://www.burlingtonvt.gov