Water/Sewer Service Aide II- Treatment Operations

Are you ready to roll up your sleeves and play a vital role in protecting public health and the environment?  The City of Keene is looking for a motivated and hands-on professional to join our Water and Wastewater Treatment Operations team!  As a Water/Sewer Service Aide II, you'll be at the heart of our mission—helping to maintain and operate critical water and wastewater treatment facilities that serve our community every day.

This role offers a dynamic work environment where no two days are the same.  You’ll split your time between treatment facilities, performing essential tasks such as maintaining equipment, cleaning tanks, plowing, mowing, and keeping buildings and grounds in top shape.  You’ll also collect field samples, conduct basic lab tests, and participate in on-call rotation, ensuring the systems that keep our water safe and clean run smoothly around the clock.  If you're looking for meaningful work that combines hands-on maintenance with environmental stewardship, this is your opportunity to make a difference. Apply today and help keep our community flowing strong! 

Note: This position is subject to standby duty and recall during non-regular working hours, weekends, and holidays and should be able to respond within 60 minutes.  In addition, if the employee has their CDL, this position is subject to federal commercial driver’s license (CDL) drug and alcohol requirements.

Pay and Benefits:

During the 6-month probationary period, the pay rate for this position is $21.28 per hour.  Upon successful completion of the probationary period, this position will move to the regular pay schedule which consists of pay steps and hourly rates ranging from $22.13- $26.91 per hour.

Are you used to spending a considerable amount of money on insurance?  YOU WON’T HERE!  The City of Keene offers low deductible/low-cost health insurance, low-cost dental insurance, and other benefits such as life, disability, defined benefit retirement, paid time off including vacation days, personal days, sick days and more!

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED and 3-12 months of related experience and/or training.  A valid driver’s license is required and a CDL with tank endorsement is desired. The Grade I NH Wastewater Treatment License or Operator in Training (OIT) is required within 12 months of hire and the Grade I NH Water Treatment License or OIT is required within 24 months of hire.

Apply online: https:/keenenh.gov/jobs. This position will be open until filled and applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis.

Job Description: Water and Sewer Service Aide II
The City of Keene is an Equal Opportunity Employer.