Find Jobs
Find Jobs Near You – Available Work in Your Location
Skip to job details
PC
Pennichuck Corporation
Water Treatment Operator
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
Career Insights for Water Treatment Specialist / Waste Water Operator
See where this job fits in the broader career landscape. Knowing your career path helps you see what's possible from here.
Scorecard
Based on New Hampshire data
Review key factors to help you decide if this role fits your goals. How is this calculated?
What they do
A Water Treatment Specialist or Waste Water Operator operates and monitors equipment in facilities that treat wastewater. Monitors treatment processes so that water is cleaned to meet public health and environmental standards and is safe for drinking or releasing into the environment.
$62,166 / year median in New Hampshire
+2% projected growth
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. 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 Valid state driver's license in good standing 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.
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.