The City of Portsmouth is seeking a skilled, reliable, and safety-minded Plant Operator- Technical Services. This role is the backbone of our facilities and wastewater pump stations, ensuring reliable operations, performing critical maintenance, and directly contributing to the well-being of the Portsmouth community.
Starting pay rate: $25.66 - $36.24 an hour per the 1386A Salary Schedule and based on experience and licensing.
Hours: Full Time, 40 hours per week
Schedule: Monday-Friday: 7:30am-3:30pm
We encourage you to apply even if you don’t satisfy every single bullet point on this list.
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
This position is responsible for assisting, both independently and as part of a team, in the operation and maintenance of City of Portsmouth facilities and wastewater pump stations. Duties include performing preventive maintenance, completing repairs, and carrying out assigned work tasks to ensure the reliable operation of facilities and equipment.
The role may also support the operation and maintenance of City facilities and infrastructure, water and wastewater treatment facilities, machinery, and equipment in accordance with established performance standards. The primary location of work duties is the Public Works Facility located in Portsmouth NH; however, daily activities may involve work at any City facility.
MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
The ideal candidate holds a high school diploma or earned a graduate equivalent diploma (GED) along with three (3) years of experience in maintenance and repair of machinery and equipment is required. Knowledge of operation and maintenance of a wastewater treatment facility or one year of formal training in wastewater treatment preferred. Advanced training in wastewater operations, pumps, motors or other skilled trade is highly desired.
Incumbent must acquire a commercial driver’s license, class B (with tanker endorsement) within 12 months of hire and have no offenses which would prohibit or restrict insurability by any insurance carrier providing coverage to the City.
Incumbent will have 18 months from hire date to acquire a Grade I NH Wastewater Treatment Operator Certification and 42 months from hire date to acquire a Grade II Certificate.
Certified operators are then required to complete ongoing education and training to renew their certifications.
Obtaining additional certification or licensing may be required.
For full job description and to apply, please click this link: https://cop.sagehcm.com/jobs/481/1/#1127