Wastewater Treatment Operator

Synergy HR

Wastewater Treatment Operator for Town of Milford managing operations of collection systems and treatment facilities. Ensuring safety and compliance while performing routine maintenance and equipment monitoring.

Posted 6/24/2026full-timeMilford • New Hampshire • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $25 - $30 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Operate, monitor, and maintain wastewater treatment plant processes, pump stations, and collection systems
Start up and shut down wastewater treatment equipment as required
Monitor equipment, gauges, charts, and SCADA systems; record and maintain accurate operational logs
Collect samples and perform laboratory analyses in accordance with established procedures
Operate biosolids dewatering equipment, including centrifuges and belt filter presses
Perform routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation systems
Calibrate and repair monitoring and control equipment such as flow meters and recorders
Identify, report, and respond to safety hazards, equipment malfunctions, and emergency situations
Maintain facility drawings and schematics
Perform general facility, grounds, and custodial maintenance
Assist with training lesser‑skilled operators
Participate in committees and perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or equivalent
Two (2) years of experience in wastewater treatment plant or collection system operations (or an equivalent combination of education and experience)
NH Grade II Wastewater Treatment Certification or ability to obtain within one (1) year of employment
Ability to operate a variety of hand and power tools, vehicles, and equipment
Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including lifting, carrying, climbing, and working in confined spaces
Availability to work nights, weekends, holidays, and rotating on‑call shifts

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement and more!!

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Hard Skills & Tools

wastewater treatmentpump station operationsSCADA systemslaboratory analysesbiosolids dewateringmechanical systems maintenanceelectrical systems maintenanceinstrumentation systems maintenancecalibration of monitoring equipmenttroubleshooting

Soft Skills

safety hazard identificationemergency responsetrainingteam participation

Certifications

NH Grade II Wastewater Treatment Certification