Wastewater Treatment Operator

The Town of Milford is seeking a skilled and motivated Wastewater Treatment Operator to join our Water Utilities Department. This role performs a variety of semi‑skilled and skilled duties related to the operation, maintenance, and repair of the Town’s wastewater treatment facilities and collection systems. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a technically challenging, service‑oriented, and collaborative municipal environment.

Key Responsibilities

• 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

Skills & Abilities

• Working knowledge of wastewater treatment processes and equipment
• Ability to understand basic physical, chemical, and biological wastewater treatment principles
• Strong attention to detail with accurate data recording and reporting skills
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and exercise sound judgment
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills
• Dependable, responsible, and committed to continuous professional improvement
• Customer‑service mindset with respect for coworkers, residents, and the public

Required Qualifications

• 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

Working Conditions

• Work is split approximately 50% indoors / 50% outdoors
• Exposure to weather conditions, raw sewage, chemicals, confined spaces, elevated noise levels, and other occupational hazards
• Use of protective equipment and adherence to safety protocols is required

Why Join the Town of Milford?

• Benefits:  Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement and more!!
• Stable municipal employment
• Meaningful public service work
• Collaborative team environment
• Opportunity for professional growth and certification advancement

The Town of Milford NH is an Equal Opportunity Employer