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Water Treatment Operator

Pennichuck Water Works Inc.
Merrimack, NH Full Time
POSTED ON 8/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/20/2026

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 $3.52 per hour.

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.

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