Water & Wastewater Treatment Operator (Entry-Level)

H2O Innovation•Littleton, NH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Water and Wastewater Treatment Operator in Training (OIT) participates in the overall operation of drinking water and wastewater treatment facilities and their components. The position involves routine testing, daily observations, regulatory sampling, data entry, meter readings, and basic equipment maintenance and repairs. The operator follows safety procedures, helps keep facilities clean and organized, tracks operating supplies, and reports abnormal results or operational concerns to the assigned manager. This is a full-time training position with opportunities for career growth and an expectation that the employee will obtain water and wastewater certifications with the goal of becoming an Operator. The work is primarily based in Littleton and Lincoln, New Hampshire, and extends to surrounding areas. The schedule is 40 hours per week, including weekends, with participation in a rotating on-call schedule. When scheduled for on-call duty, the employee must respond to emergencies within 30 minutes.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Valid state driver’s license and a history of responsible driving.
Expectation to obtain water and wastewater certifications as part of career development, with the goal of becoming an Operator.
Must complete background screening and a motor vehicle record check as part of the hiring process.
Ability to speak and hear for 4–8 hours per day.
Ability to walk, stand, bend, reach, push, and pull for 4–8 hours per day.
Ability to use hands and fingers to handle, touch, and reach for 4–8 hours per day.
Ability to climb stairs and/or ladders, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and sit.
Ability to regularly lift and carry 10–25 pounds and occasionally lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
Ability to operate gasoline-, diesel-, or gas-powered equipment and hand tools.

Nice To Haves

Technical or mechanical experience.
Computer skills and software proficiency.

Responsibilities

Conduct routine water and wastewater tests, daily observations, and laboratory tests; collect regulatory samples and meter readings accurately and with integrity.
Enter test results and readings into logbooks and data systems, maintain data integrity and timeliness, and report abnormalities to the manager.
Troubleshoot equipment issues as instructed and report repairs that are needed.
Perform equipment maintenance and repairs under the manager’s direction.
Maintain facility cleanliness and organization, including waste removal, sweeping, mopping, and groundskeeping.
Track laboratory supplies, chemicals, and consumables, and notify the manager when supplies need replenishing.
Promptly report issues, concerns, and operational changes to the assigned manager.
Respond to on-call emergencies within 30 minutes when scheduled.
Assist teammates and train staff as needed to support efficient operations.
Maintain the assigned vehicle and follow vehicle operation and safety policies.
Follow safety guidelines and procedures and report safety concerns.
Seek clarification and guidance when uncertain about procedures.
Perform additional duties as required to support organizational operations and objectives.