Water Treatment Operator

Pennichuck Water Works Inc; Nashua (NH); On-site; USD 38,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Pennichuck Water Works Inc in Nashua, NH seeks a Water Treatment Operator to operate, monitor, and troubleshoot the water treatment processes at our Nashua plant, including booster and well stations and storage facilities.

The role involves performing water quality testing to ensure regulatory compliance, traveling for routine inspections, and advancing through Operator levels I–III with competitive hourly pay and a shift differential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED required.
• First Aid Training within 12 months of hire.
• OSHA 10 Hour Card within 12 months of hire.
• Ability to work a rotating shift schedule.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor water treatment processes at the Nashua plant 24/7.
• Travel routes to perform inspections, calibration, sampling and maintenance.
• Perform standardized testing to ensure water quality and regulatory compliance.
• Inspect and maintain storage tanks, dams or intake structures.

Skills

First Aid Training

OSHA 10 Hour Certification

Rotating Shifts

Water Quality Testing

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Career Opportunities with Pennichuck Water Works Inc.

A great place to work.

Our Company

Pennichuck Corporation is engaged primarily in the collection, storage, treatment, distribution and sale of potable water in southern and central New Hampshire. As the largest water utility in the state of New Hampshire, we have two business segments: regulated water utility operations and non-regulated water management services. We are headquartered in Merrimack, New Hampshire.

Pennichuck Corporation is engaged primarily in the collection, storage, treatment, distribution and sale of potable water in southern and central New Hampshire. We have two business segments: regulated water utility operations and non-regulated water management services. This position is based in our treatment plant in Nashua, NH.

Water Treatment Operator

In this position, your primary responsibilities will include the operation, monitoring, controlling, maintaining, testing and troubleshooting of the water treatment processes at our plants, booster and well stations and/or water storage facilities. Your duties will include but are not limited to the following:

• Operate, monitor, control, test and troubleshoot the water treatment process at the Nashua Water Treatment Plant, a 24/7/365 operation.
• Travel assigned routes to perform routine inspection, calibration, sample collection and maintenance duties on booster stations, well stations and/or storage facilities and equipment to ensure the water systems remain working efficiently and within established standards of operation.
• Perform a variety of standardize testing and analysis to ensure optimal water quality and compliance with federal and state regulations and general water quality goals
• Travel to, inspect and maintain assigned storage tanks, dams or intake structures.

Qualifications for this position include:

Entry level - ($27.87/hour*) Requirements:

• High school diploma/GED
• First Aid Training within 12 months of hire
• OSHA 10 Hour Card within 12 months of hire
• Ability to work a rotating shift schedule

Operator I - ($31.35/hour*) Additional Requirements:

• One year successful service and deemed as fully qualified by means of training, experience, and knowledge; or relevant experience

Operator II - ($35.78/hour*) Additional Requirements:

• NHDES Treatment Operator Certification I
• Two years of successful operator service and deemed as fully qualified by means of training, experience, and knowledge

Operator III - ($41.28/hour*) - eligible for consideration after two years at Pennichuck and with additional requirements:

• NHDES Treatment Operator Certification II
• Three total years of successful experience (at least two of which at Pennichuck) and deemed as fully qualified by means of training, experience, and knowledge

*Water Treatment Plant employees scheduled to work on shifts, other than first shift on weekdays, will be paid a shift differential of $3.52 per hour.

What We Offer:

• A robust total rewards package which includes vacation and sick time, multiple health insurance options, company-paid dental insurance, a 401K plan with company 3% match, and a fully company-funded pension plan.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• A supportive and inclusive work culture.