Wastewater Treatment Operator

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 and motivated Wastewater Treatment Operator to join our Water Utilities Department. This role performs a variety of semi‑skilled and skilled duties related to the operation, maintenance, and repair of the Town’s wastewater treatment facilities and collection systems. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a technically challenging, service‑oriented, and collaborative municipal environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and maintain wastewater treatment plant processes, pump stations, and collection systems
• Start up and shut down wastewater treatment equipment as required
• Monitor equipment, gauges, charts, and SCADA systems; record and maintain accurate operational logs
• Collect samples and perform laboratory analyses in accordance with established procedures
• Operate biosolids dewatering equipment, including centrifuges and belt filter presses
• Perform routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation systems
• Calibrate and repair monitoring and control equipment such as flow meters and recorders
• Identify, report, and respond to safety hazards, equipment malfunctions, and emergency situations
• Maintain facility drawings and schematics
• Perform general facility, grounds, and custodial maintenance
• Assist with training lesser‑skilled operators
• Participate in committees and perform other duties as assigned

Skills & Abilities

• Working knowledge of wastewater treatment processes and equipment
• Ability to understand basic physical, chemical, and biological wastewater treatment principles
• Strong attention to detail with accurate data recording and reporting skills
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and exercise sound judgment
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills
• Dependable, responsible, and committed to continuous professional improvement
• Customer‑service mindset with respect for coworkers, residents, and the public

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Two (2) years of experience in wastewater treatment plant or collection system operations
  (or an equivalent combination of education and experience)
• NH Grade II Wastewater Treatment Certification or ability to obtain within one (1) year of employment
• Ability to operate a variety of hand and power tools, vehicles, and equipment
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including lifting, carrying, climbing, and working in confined spaces
• Availability to work nights, weekends, holidays, and rotating on‑call shifts

Working Conditions

• Work is split approximately 50% indoors / 50% outdoors
• Exposure to weather conditions, raw sewage, chemicals, confined spaces, elevated noise levels, and other occupational hazards
• Use of protective equipment and adherence to safety protocols is required

Why Join the Town of Milford?

• Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement and more!!
• Stable municipal employment
• Meaningful public service work
• Collaborative team environment
• Opportunity for professional growth and certification advancement

The Town of Milford NH is an Equal Opportunity Employer