TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR-1 (JOB ID: 37800) on-site, New Hampshire

State of New Hampshire Job Posting
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
WATER DIVISION / WINNIPESAUKEE RIVER BASIN BUREAU
528 RIVER STREET, FRANKLIN NH 03235

On-Site

 

TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR - 1

40 hrs/week

Typical starting pay for this position:  $17.46/HR up to $22.93/HR

The State of New Hampshire, Department of Environmental Services, Water Division, Winnipesaukee River Basin Bureau has a full time vacancy for a Treatment Plant Operator I. 

REQUIRED:  APPLY DIRECTLY TO WWW.NH.GOV (HANDSHAKE applications will not process in our system.)

Summary: 

Assists in the daily operations of the Winnipesaukee River Basin Program's facilities; including pump stations and collection system to ensure proper operation and compliance with State and Federal regulations.
 

YOUR EXPERIENCE COUNTS - See Per 405.1.

18 Months of additional relevant experience = Associate's degree

36 Months of additional relevant experience = Bachelor's degree

54 Months of additional relevant experience = Master's degree

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
 

Education: High school diploma or high school equivalency credential. Each additional year of approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required work experience.

Experience: Two years of experience in a waste or water treatment plant or a related industry.

License/Certification: Must have a NH Wastewater Operator 1-OIT minimum or ability to obtain minimum license within 1 year with training provided by the WRBP.

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS: Must be in good health as job requires occasional strenuous activity, including climbing ladders and heavy lifting. Must work a schedule which includes weekend and holiday rotation. Must be willing to respond to callbacks and to participate in rotating, on-call duty for snowplowing and SCADA. Must be willing to carry a pager or cell phone to receive notification of callbacks. Must have basic computer literacy for Microsoft Office Explorer (internet) and Outlook (email) applications, with preference given to individuals with basic knowledge of Word and Excel. Preference will be given for individuals with Grade II or higher wastewater treatment plant operators license.

Responsibilities: 

Identifies and responds to operational malfunctions or emergencies at the treatment plant, pump stations or within the collection system including any and all of the hazardous conditions that may result in order to protect the facilities and maintain process efficiency.
 

Conducts regular inspections to ensure the proper functioning of waste handling and flow measuring equipment, and records data relevant to the operation.

Makes changes in the mechanical, physical and/or chemical processes of the treatment system as directed to maintain optimum system operation and makes operational decisions in response to problems when supervisory personnel are not readily available to do so.

Inspects and performs repairs, maintenance or adjustments to building and grounds, sewer lines and equipment to assure continuous operation.

Operates heavy equipment such as a backhoe and dump trucks.

Operates solids handling and treatment equipment to provide for timely and efficient disposal.

Performs routine laboratory analysis of wastewater samples for process control.

Continually seeks to improve practices to add quality and value in support of the Department's mission while identifying and eliminating unnecessary or redundant actions.
 

Criminal background and driving record review required.

For further information please contact Sam Wood, Assistant Chief Operator at samuel.n.wood@des.nh.gov or at 603-934-9925. 

*TOTAL COMPENSATION INFORMATION

The State of NH total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits, including:

HMO or POS Medical and Prescription Drug Benefits:

The actual value of State-paid health benefits is based on the employee's union status, and employee per pay period health benefit contributions will vary depending on the type of plan selected.

See this link for details on State-paid health benefits:

https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/benefits.aspx
 

Value of State's share of Employee's Retirement: 13.85% of pay
 

Other Benefits:

* Dental Plan at minimal cost for employees and their families ($500-$1800 value)

* Flexible Spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts

*State defined benefit retirement plan and Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan

*Work/life balance flexible schedules, paid holidays and generous leave plan

*$50,000 state-paid life insurance plus additional low-cost group life insurance

*Incentive-based Wellness Program (ability to earn up to $500)

Total Compensation Statement Worksheet:

https://www.das.nh.gov/jobsearch/compensation-calculator.aspx
 

Want the specifics? Explore the Benefits of State Employment on our website:

https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/documents/BenefitBrochure.pdf
 

https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/index.aspx
 

EOE

TDD Access: Relay NH 1-800-735-2964