Water Treatment Operator II

Pennichuck Water; Nashua (NH); On-site; USD 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and sick time

Health insurance options

Company-paid dental insurance

401K with 3% match

Fully company-funded pension

Job summary

Pennichuck Corporation operates the Nashua Water Treatment Plant, where the Water Treatment Operator will monitor and control treatment processes for safe water supply 24/7. Responsibilities include testing, calibration, maintenance, and regulatory compliance across Nashua facilities.

Candidates must hold NHDES Certification I (Operator II) or II (Operator III), plus First Aid and OSHA 10 certifications, with a valid driver’s license and ability to work rotating shifts.

Qualifications

• First Aid Training within 12 months of hire.
• OSHA 10 Hour Card within 12 months of hire.
• Valid state driver’s license in good standing.
• Ability to work a rotating shift schedule.
• NHDES Treatment Operator Certification I is required for Operator II.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, control, test and troubleshoot the water treatment process at the Nashua Water Treatment Plant.
• Travel routes to perform routine inspection, calibration, sample collection and maintenance duties on booster stations, well stations and storage facilities.
• Perform testing and analysis to ensure water quality and compliance with regulations.
• Inspect and maintain storage tanks, dams or intake structures.

Skills

First Aid Training

OSHA 10 Hour Card

Driver's license

Rotating shift

Education

NHDES Treatment Operator Certification I

NHDES Treatment Operator Certification II

Job description

Our Company

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.

Our Company

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

Responsibilities

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

Operator II - Requirements ($35.78/hour*)

• NHDES Treatment Operator Certification I
• Two years of successful operator service and deemed as fully qualified by means of training, experience, and knowledge
• First Aid Training within 12 months of hire.
• OSHA 10 Hour Card within 12 months of hire.
• Valid state driver’s license in good standing.
• Ability to work a rotating shift schedule.

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.
• First Aid Training
• Water Treatment Plant employees scheduled to work on shifts other than first shift on weekdays (first, second, and third shift on weekends) 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, 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.