Wastewater Plant Operator: Growth, Impact, On-Call

HR Synergy; Milford (NH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement plan

Job summary

The Town of Milford is seeking a skilled Wastewater Treatment Operator to join the Water Utilities Department. The role involves operating and maintaining wastewater treatment plant processes, pump stations, and collection systems in a municipal setting.

Qualifications include a high school diploma (or equivalent), two years of related experience, and NH Grade II Certification (or ability to obtain within one year).

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of experience in wastewater treatment plant or collection system operations (or equivalent education and experience).
• NH Grade II Certification or ability to obtain within one year of employment.
• Ability to operate hand and power tools, vehicles, and equipment.
• Physically capable of lifting, carrying, climbing, and working in confined spaces.
• Willingness to work nights, weekends, holidays, and rotating on-call shifts.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and maintain plant processes, pump stations, and collection systems.
• Start up and shut down wastewater treatment equipment as required.
• Monitor gauges, SCADA, and logs; record accurate operational data.
• Collect samples and perform laboratory analyses per procedures.
• Operate biosolids dewatering equipment (centrifuges, belt presses).
• Perform routine maintenance and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation systems.
• Calibrate and repair monitoring equipment such as flow meters.
• Identify/report safety hazards, equipment malfunctions, and emergencies.
• Maintain facility drawings and schematics; perform general facilities maintenance.
• Assist training of lesser-skilled operators; participate in committees.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Wastewater knowledge

Data recording

Troubleshooting

Independence

Interpersonal skills

Safety focus

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

NH Grade II Wastewater Certification or ability to obtain

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Vehicles

Equipment operation

Job description

The Town of Milford is seeking a skilled Wastewater Treatment Operator to join the Water Utilities Department. The role involves operating and maintaining wastewater treatment plant processes, pump stations, and collection systems in a municipal setting.

Qualifications include a high school diploma (or equivalent), two years of related experience, and NH Grade II Certification (or ability to obtain within one year).