Plant Operator - Wastewater & Facilities Maintenance

NH Water Pollution Control Association; Portsmouth (NH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Medical & dental insurance

Flexible spending account

Professional development

Career growth

Longevity incentives

Job summary

The City of Portsmouth is seeking a Plant Operator- Technical Services to support the operation and maintenance of wastewater pump stations and City facilities. The role emphasizes safety, reliability, and critical maintenance to ensure continuous, safe operations for the Portsmouth community.

Starting pay ranges from $25.66 to $36.24 per hour, with full-time hours (40/week) and a Monday–Friday schedule (7:30am–3:30pm).

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED plus 3 years of experience in maintenance and repair of machinery and equipment.
• Knowledge of operation and maintenance of a wastewater treatment facility or one year of formal training in wastewater treatment preferred.
• Advanced training in wastewater operations, pumps, motors or other skilled trade is highly desired.
• Must acquire a commercial driver’s license, class B with tanker endorsement within 12 months of hire and have no offenses prohibiting insurability."
• 18 months from hire to obtain Grade I NH Wastewater Treatment Operator Certification and 42 months for Grade II.
• Certified operators must complete ongoing education/training to renew certifications.
• Additional certification or licensing may be required.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain City of Portsmouth facilities and wastewater pump stations, perform preventive maintenance and repairs to ensure reliable operations.
• Support operation and maintenance of City facilities and infrastructure, water and wastewater treatment facilities, machinery and equipment.
• Primary work location is the Public Works Facility in Portsmouth, NH, with potential work at other City facilities.

Skills

Safety-minded

Maintenance experience

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The City of Portsmouth is seeking a Plant Operator- Technical Services to support the operation and maintenance of wastewater pump stations and City facilities. The role emphasizes safety, reliability, and critical maintenance to ensure continuous, safe operations for the Portsmouth community.

Starting pay ranges from $25.66 to $36.24 per hour, with full-time hours (40/week) and a Monday–Friday schedule (7:30am–3:30pm).