The City of Portsmouth is currently seeking a full-time Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators to join our dedicated team at the Pease Wastewater Treatment Facility. This is a great opportunity to help support environmental compliance and public health.
This position is full-time, 40 hours a week, Monday-Friday, 7:30am-3:30pm.
Starting pay rate is $25.66 an hour per the AFSCME 1386A Working Agreement. After six (6) months of successful employment, pay rate increases to $26.95 an hour.
We encourage you to apply even if you don’t satisfy every single bullet 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
The purpose of this position is to assist, individually and with others, in the operation and maintenance of the wastewater treatment plant, machinery and equipment according to approved performance standards for which the operating unit is responsible. This includes functions such as treating wastewater, clearing and maintaining treatment plant facilities, wells, pumping stations and equipment, tanks, performing preventative maintenance and repair work, and otherwise completing assigned work.
MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants for this position must have graduated from high school or earned a graduate equivalent diploma (GED). Three (3) years’ experience in maintenance and repair of machinery and equipment is required. Knowledge of operation and maintenance of a wastewater treatment plant or one year of formal training in wastewater treatment preferred. Advanced training in wastewater treatment plant operations, pumps, motors or other skilled trade is highly desired.
Incumbent will have 18 months from hire date to acquire a Grade II NH Wastewater Treatment Operator Certification. 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 use this link: https://cop.criterionhcm.com/jobs/481/1/#1084