Waterville Valley, NH grades of wastewater operators

Waterville Valley, NH is hiring multiple grades of wastewater operators

We enjoy our work in a small‑team trust‑based environment in the heart of the White Mountains.

Your role will be at the center of a resort‑based municipal utility system serving a unique mountain community, directly maintaining local and regional environmental quality, tourism, and year‑round residents.

With professional municipal staff, a new Town Manager, a supportive Board, and an engaged small community at the beginning of a large multi‑year facility upgrade, you’ll have the opportunity to leave a lasting impact on the department and the community.

Many employers talk about work‑life balance. But do they offer six weeks of PTO per year? This is one of the many ways in which Waterville Valley is different.

We enjoy our work in a small‑team trust‑based environment in the heart of the White Mountains.

Your role will be at the center of a resort‑based municipal utility system serving a unique mountain community, directly maintaining local and regional environmental quality, tourism, and year‑round residents.

With professional municipal staff, a new Town Manager, a supportive Board, and an engaged small community at the beginning of a large multi‑year facility upgrade, you’ll have the opportunity to leave a lasting impact on the department and the community.

• Chief Operator
• Assistant Chief Operator
• Licensed Operator

Key responsibilities:

• Plan, coordinate, and execute all wastewater collection, treatment, and drinking water operations.
• Direct daily operations, maintenance, and long‑term system planning.
• Prepare and manage division budgets and ensure proper expenditure of funds.
• Supervise staff and coordinate schedules across departments.
• Serve as system coordinator reviewing plans, inspecting work, and accepting completed systems.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations and required testing.
• Maintain strong public and inter‑agency relationships in a visible community‑facing role.

Minimum qualifications:

• 5–7 years experience managing a municipal wastewater and/or water system.
• NH Grade III or IV Wastewater Operator (or ability to obtain within specified time).
• Water certifications (Grade I Treatment / Grade II Distribution) or ability to obtain.
• Valid NH Driver’s License.

Pay, benefits and schedule:

• This is a full‑time, exempt position.
• Typical schedule:
  
  Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:00 PM + on‑call as needed
  .
• Salary range: $106,000–$130,000 (DOQ).
• Benefits include health, dental, vision, and retirement with the Town contributing 100% of the cost.
• Employees receive six weeks of paid time off per year.

Key responsibilities:

• Assist in coordinating and performing wastewater collection, treatment, and drinking water operations.
• Support daily plant operations, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and emergency response.
• Help supervise and coordinate operational staff and contractor activities.
• Assist with regulatory testing, reporting, inspections, and compliance requirements.
• Maintain equipment, records, logs, and operational documentation.
• Support long‑term planning, capital projects, and system improvements.
• Participate in on‑call rotation and respond to operational emergencies as needed.
• Maintain strong working relationships with regulators, residents, businesses, and other departments.

Minimum qualifications:

• 3–5 years experience managing a municipal wastewater and/or water system.
• NH Grade II or III Wastewater Operator (or ability to obtain within specified time).
• Water certifications (Grade I Treatment / Grade II Distribution) or ability to obtain.
• Valid NH Driver’s License.

Pay, benefits and schedule:

• This is a full‑time, exempt position.
• Typical schedule:
  
  Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:00 PM + on‑call as needed
  .
• Salary range: $93,000–$114,000 (DOQ).
• Benefits include health, dental, vision, and retirement with the Town contributing 100% of the cost.
• Employees receive six weeks of paid time off per year.

Key responsibilities:

• Operate and maintain wastewater and drinking water treatment facilities and related infrastructure.
• Perform routine inspections,…