Utility Mechanic- Water/Sewer Maintenance

NH Water Pollution Control Association; Portsmouth (NH); On-site; USD 51,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

City of Portsmouth, NH is seeking two Utility Mechanics to maintain and repair water distribution and wastewater systems. The role supports the Water/Sewer/Stormwater Division and requires high school graduate status, 3+ years in construction/maintenance, and a valid CDL Class B license.

Starting pay is $24.46–$26.97 per hour. Full-time schedule Monday–Friday, 7:30am–3:30pm, with benefits including retirement, PTO, medical/dental, and more.

Qualifications

• Graduated from high school or earned a GED.
• Working knowledge of trades with at least 3 years' construction or maintenance experience.
• Must possess valid CDL Class B license; no offenses restricting insurability.
• Encouraged to obtain Water Distribution Grade I and Sewer Collection Grade I licenses.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, inspect, repair and construct water distribution and wastewater systems and related facilities.
• Address street-related facilities and perform skilled/semi-skilled trades as required.

Skills

Trade knowledge

Construction experience

Maintenance work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CDL Class B

Water Distribution License Grade I

Sewer Collection License Grade I

Job description

Utility Mechanic- Water/Sewer Maintenance

City of Portsmouth, NH

Job Posting
Jul. 27, 2026

The City of Portsmouth's Public Works is seeking 2 reliable, skilled, and motivated Utility Mechanics to join the Water/Sewer/Stormwater Division. This position plays a critical role in maintaining essential public infrastructure that supports the safety, health, and daily life of our community.

Starting pay rate:$24.46 - $26.97 an hour per the 1386A Salary Schedule

• *Additional compensation is available for those who hold a Water Distribution License Grade I and a Sewer Collection License Grade I

Hours:Full Time, 40 hours per week

Schedule:Monday-Friday, 7:30am-3:30pm

The City offers a generous compensation and benefits package that includes retirement paid time off including vacation holidays medical & dental insurance flexible spending account professional development career growth longevity incentives and more!

NATURE OF WORK

Individuals in this position fulfill one or more of the operational work objectives of maintaining, inspecting, repairing and constructing City buildings and property, water distribution and wastewater collection facilities, storm drain systems, and street related facilities requiring the application of specialized skills such as paving, plumbing, masonry, automotive, painting, utility line inspection, and other general trades and performing skilled and semi-skilled work as required. Employees in this position are expected to understand project or task objectives, identify, and execute the appropriate tasks, use tools correctly and to successfully complete assigned work with minimal instruction. Work is performed individually, as part of a larger work unit, may involve the supervision of others and requires the use of good judgement. Supervision is varied.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants for this position must have graduated from high school or have earned a graduate equivalent diploma (GED), have a working knowledge of one or more trades and not less than three (3) years’ experience in construction or maintenance work.

New hires must obtain before the end of their probationary period and incumbents must possess a valid commercial driver’s license, class B, and have no offenses which would prohibit or restrict insurability by any insurance carrier providing coverage to the City.

• Staff are encouraged to obtain a Water Distribution License Grade I and a Sewer Collection License Grade I. Additional compensation is available for those who obtain these two (2) licenses.