Drinking Water Operator

The Town of Hanover Department of Public Works has a position available for a full time drinking water treatment plant operator. The ideal candidate will possess a high school diploma or equivalent, a Class D driver’s license, and a Grade IIIC or Grade IIIT Drinking Water Supply Operator’s Certificate. Candidates with a lower water treatment operator’s license may be considered depending on their qualifications. Background in engineering or the natural science fields is a plus.

The successful candidates will be responsible for the overall operation and maintenance of the drinking water treatment facilities under the direction of the Assistant Superintendent of Water Treatment and the Deputy Superintendent of Water Operations. Operators perform laboratory certified testing and interpret results to make sound plant operation and chemical treatment adjustments when necessary. Operators must take the lead in plant cleanliness and relay needed information to the next operator on shift each day. The position requires physical work inside and outside in all weather conditions including equipment maintenance, collecting/delivering samples to a certified lab, plowing, landscaping, and assisting other departments when help is needed. There is significant opportunities for overtime.

If selected for the position, the candidate shall undergo a pre-employment physical which shall include screening for drugs and alcohol and shall be subject to random drug and alcohol testing once hired. The successful candidates must also pass and maintain a clean status with CORI and other background checks as a condition of employment. This is a 40 hour per week position with opportunities for overtime. Operations run 24/7 so the selected candidate’s schedule will depend on need which could include nights, weekends, and holidays.