Water/Wastewater Maintenance Technician

Date of Notice:                         June 30, 2022 UPDATED March 12, 2025

Position:                                    Water/Wastewater Maintenance Technician         

Pay Range:                                $22.88-$30.77** (13 Steps + excellent benefits)

** NEW wage scale effective 7/1/25: $25.1680 - $35.8836

Job Location:                                  13 Newfields Road

                                                     Exeter, NH 03833

Closing date -                         Open until filled

Description:  The Town of Exeter is currently seeking a full-time Water/Wastewater Maintenance Technician for its Water & Sewer Department. Individual will be responsible for operating and maintaining the mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and chemical systems of pump stations. Understand the principles associated with pumps, motors, controls, valves, pipes, and power sources. Read and understand technical manuals, blueprints, drawings, and service bulletins. Prepare and perform preventative maintenance on all equipment, as specified. Troubleshoot and diagnose mechanical, electrical, chemical or control system malfunctions. Ability to follow oral and written instructions and communicate effectively. Ability to establish a working knowledge of applicable state, local, and Federal regulations, procedures and statutes. Ability to clearly and concisely articulate to others, verbally and in writing, pertinent and necessary information regarding scheduled and emergency maintenance operations, including snow plowing operations.

Qualifications:  Knowledge of water and wastewater maintenance operations equivalent to completion of a high school diploma along with advanced courses from a two-year college or technical school and one to three years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must possess a valid State of New Hampshire CDL Class B driver’s license with air brakes, with a good driving record. Ability to obtain a NH Water Works Operator Certification, Distribution Grade 1, within six (6) months of hire. NEWEA Collection System Operator Certification, Grade 1, within (12) months of hire.

Applications available on Town website: https://www.exeternh.gov/hr/employment-application

Submit application and resume to: 

Email:

dpwapplications@exeternh.gov

 Mailing Address:

Town of Exeter

HR Department 

10 Front Street

Exeter, NH 03833

The Town of Exeter is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by law.