EMPLOYMENT
NHWWA offers its members the opportunity to post job openings here for free. Non-members can post openings for $50 per posting, per 30 day period. Postings will appear for 30 days unless you contact us to extend. We have added an Internship section for companies looking for interns as well as individuals looking for internships. In keeping with our workforce development goals, all internship and intern inquiries are free to post.
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CURRENT JOB OPENINGS
Water & Sewer Utility Lab Technician – Plymouth Village Water & Sewer, Plymouth, NH
Posted January 17, 2025
The Plymouth Village Water & Sewer District seeks a hardworking, personable, environmentally aware, career-oriented individual to join our small, award winning team of professionals engaged in treatment and distribution of drinking water and collection
and treatment of wastewater for our community. As a Utility Lab Technician, you will assist and support our staff in multiple tasks involved in operating and maintaining our water systems and infrastructure.
Work includes performing laboratory analyses on samples for discharge permit compliance and plant operations requirements. This position requires an individual with strong troubleshooting, data collection and management, record keeping, technical writing and communication skills, organization, and attention to detail. Must possess knowledge in wastewater process control, sample collection, sample analysis, interpreting analytical data, maintaining chemical inventory and SDS’s.
The position provides the opportunity for over-time pay for call back, occasional emergency response. The District offers an excellent wage and benefit package, and a friendly, respectful, collaborative, working environment with support for employee training, growth and advancement.
At a minimum candidate must have a NH Wastewater Treatment Facility Operator Grade I certification and ability to obtain a NH WWTF Operator Grade II and NH Water Works Operator certifications within 1 year of hire.
Compensation is negotiable based upon relevant experience and skills, starting at $23 to $28 per hour.
Please email a letter of interest and a brief bio or resume including three references to: kim.haines@pvwsd.org.
Water Treatment Plant Operator – Town of Wolfeboro, NH
Posted January 14, 2025
Grade 7 Starting Step – $22.06
The individual will be responsible for the operation of equipment in the Water Treatment Plant. Operates a wide variety of mechanical equipment used in the treatment processes. Operates, repairs, and maintains the facility under the supervision of the Chief Operator. Performs all other related work as required.
Essential Functions
(The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.)
- Operates water treatment plant and monitors operation of all plant equipment. Monitors and tests water at various stages of the process to ensure quality of water.
- Determines and sets proper chemical dosages; regulates the proper flow of chemicals through mechanical feeders.
- Diagnoses problems and performs corrective actions; makes process adjustments; reads gauges and meters, starts, and stops equipment and operates valves to route and control flow.
- Takes samples and performs basic lab analysis.
- Operates PLC and SCADA systems.
- Operates water filters, maintains proper water level, and washes filters on a daily basis.
- Enters data, prepares reports and maintains records.
- Fills chemical day tanks.
- Make repairs to equipment or assists with the maintenance and repair of machinery and equipment.
- Performs custodial and grounds maintenance work in maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly facility including sweeping, mopping, mowing and snow removal.
- Strictly adheres to all safety and security rules and regulations.
- Attends classes to maintain knowledge of regulations as requested.
Recommended Minimum Qualifications
Education, Training and Experience: High School graduation or trade school; plus, one year’s experience at a water treatment plant. NH Grade I Water Treatment Plant Operator Certification required, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Electrical/mechanical background is highly desirable.
CLOSING DATE: January 31, 2025 at 4:00 PM.
Please submit a Resume and/or Letter of Interest to the Human Resource’s Office preference will be given to applications received by 4:00 pm on January 31, 2025, but position will remain opened until filled.
Attn: Michele Chamberlain, PO. Box 629, Wolfeboro NH, 03894, or via hand delivery, or via e-mail to hrcoordinator@wolfeboronh.us
Sewer Crew Leader – Town of Wolfeboro, NH
Posted January 14, 2025
Grade 6 Starting Step – $21.00
Position Purpose:
This position involves heavy labor and skilled mechanical work in the maintenance, repair and related services of the Wastewater Collection System and Wastewater Pumping Stations.
This role provides hands-on leadership to the crew and ensures quality standards and is responsible for maintaining and improving upon the efficiency and effectiveness of all areas under his/her direction and control. Performs all other related work as required. Reports to the dept. foreman.
Essential Functions:
(The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.)
- Always Ensures the safety of the Water & Sewer Maintenance Workers; strictly enforces all safety rules and regulations.
- Maintains time logs, sets up and oversees daily assignments for crew members. Trains and advises new employees; offers guidance and directions to other department personnel as required.
- Orders parts for pumps and pump station as needed. Maintains pump station with zero overflow.
- Maintains and repairs various pumps such as sewer pumps, water pumps, as well as other equipment associated with the water distribution system or wastewater collections systems. Rebuild pumps and replace parts as needed.
- Inspects man holes, cleans/rods sewer lines.
- Checks water and sewer stations to ensure proper operation and performs maintenance in accordance with standard operating procedures and prescribed procedures.
- Cleans wet wells.
- Services generators
- Marks out underground services for sewer and sometimes water.
- Communicate with customers to provide information, maintaining good public relations.
- Keeps work records, maintains logs and organizes trucks and equipment related to work functions; uses basic computer skills for maintaining records, recording events and related issues.
- Operates heavy equipment for excavation and to remove and/or deliver materials.
- Maintains buildings and grounds at all pump stations. Removes and/or oversees the removal of snow and ice at all sewer stations and pump stations; paints, removes weeds, mows and the like.
Recommended Minimum Qualifications:
Education, Training and Experience:
High School diploma/GED equivalent, NH Grade I Water Distribution Operators License, and a valid NH driver’s license are required. Electrical/Mechanical/Plumbing background and/or vocational trade courses are highly desirable.
CLOSING DATE: January 31, 2025 at 4:00 PM.
Please submit a Resume and/or Letter of Interest to the Human Resource’s Office preference will be given to applications received by 4:00 pm on January 31, 2025, but position will remain opened until filled.
Attn: Michele Chamberlain PO. Box 629, Wolfeboro NH, 03894, or via hand delivery, or via e-mail to hrcoordinator@wolfeboronh.us
Water Treatment Plant Operator – City Concord, NH
Posted December 23, 2024
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Water Operator – Tilton & Northfield Aqueduct Co., Inc.
Posted January 10, 2025
The Tilton-Northfield Aqueduct is looking for a full-time permanent Water Operator. The position involves the operation and maintenance of a water treatment and distribution system. Position requires a current New Hampshire driver’s license, ability to lift 80 lbs., heavy equipment operating experience; being able to respond to emergencies, be on a rotating on-call schedule and live within 30 minutes of the Tilton-Northfield area. Overtime is required.
Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED; possession of a NHDES Grade 1 Water Treatment and Grade 1 Distribution License (or must be willing to obtain these licenses within the first year and a half of employment).
The Tilton-Northfield Aqueduct Co. starting pay is $20.00 an hour plus or depending on experience. The benefits package includes health, dental, paid vacation, sick and holidays plus more. Please send a letter of introduction with resume and references to: Tilton & Northfield Aqueduct Co., Inc. 14 Academy Street Tilton, NH 03276 or tnwd@metrocast.net. Applications are available at our website t-nwaterdistrict.com or at the office.
The successful applicant will be required to pass a background check, a DMV check, and a drug test. EOE/ADA/AA
