Lead Wastewater Operator

Woodard & Curran is a national engineering, science, and operations firm with a simple vision for clean water, a safe environment, healthy communities, and happy people. As an employee-owned company, we strive to cultivate teams that encourage collaboration in an inclusive culture. We seek talented individuals from all backgrounds to help us address a broad range of water and environmental issues.

We prioritize our people, offering opportunities for professional growth, ownership, and flexibility. This commitment enables us to make a meaningful impact on our clients, communities, and the planet.

For more than 25 years, Woodard & Curran has offered contract operations and management services for drinking water, municipal and industrial wastewater, groundwater remediation, and solid waste facilities nationwide. Currently we contract operate more than 50 facilities nationwide. Woodard & Curran draws on the experience of hundreds of certified operators across the country, backed by the knowledge and skills of hundreds more engineers, scientists, and regulatory experts, to quickly tackle the most challenging operational issues and keep treatment plants running efficiently and in full compliance.

Woodard & Curran is seeking a Wastewater Operator with a Virginia Class 2 or Class 1 license for the Wolf Creek Water Reclamation Facility in Abingdon, Virginia. The operator will regularly participate in the daily operations and maintenance of the Wastewater Treatment Facility as directed by the Chief Operator. Employees who join Woodard & Curran's staff find a culture that is welcoming, supportive, and empowering.

Schedule:

Hours 7:00a.m.

-3:30p.m. Reliable and dependable attendance is an essential function of the position. Availability for standby duty and the ability to be "on-call," working evenings, weekends and holidays as needed. Response to emergency events and alarm callouts required as scheduled and required.

What would you need to succeed?

* High School Degree or Equivalent.

* Valid Virginia Driver's License required.

* Must possess a valid State of Virginia Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators license or ability to work towards obtaining a wastewater license.

* Ability to solve problems and perform analytical testing on wastewater in a lab environment.

* Strong mechanical and electrical skills preferred.

* Lab experience is preferred but not required.

* 3+ years' experience in wastewater treatment facility operation and maintenance; or any equivalent combination of education and experience, preferred.

* Ability to make sound decisions in process control and follow instructions, as well as follow safety procedures.

* Ability to work independently and be a self-starter.

* Successful candidates will be required to complete a background check, pre-placement physical and drug screen before employment.

$22 - $36 an hour

Depending on qualifications and experience.

Employee Support & Benefits

Retirement Savings:

* 401(k) Pre-tax or Roth Contributions:
The company matches 100% of the first 3% of salary contributed

Time away from work:

* Observed holidays:
Choose up to 8 holidays to observe annually

* Vacation:
Accrued based on years of experience and calculated on hours worked

* Sick time:
Paid sick time for non-work-related illness or injury.

* Parental leave:
Up to 80 hours of Paid Parental Leave for child bonding

Coverage and support for your needs and well-being:

* Disability:
Paid short- and long-term disability

* Health:
Medical plan options; plus dental and vision plans.

* Life:
Basic employee group life insurance and AD&D benefits; additional voluntary life insurance for employees and families is available through Sun Life.

* Wellbeing:
Dario Mind assistance program combined with personalized mental health and wellbeing resources.

E-Verify Participation

Woodard & Curran participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's E-Verify program to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. As part of this process, we display the required Notice of E-Verify Participation and Right to Work posters. To view the Right to Work and E-Verify Posters combined posters, .

Equal Employment Opportunity

Woodard & Curran is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply. We are committed to ensuring our employment practices are non-discriminatory and based solely on job-related factors. To read our entire Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement, . To view the EEOC Workplace Discrimination is Illegal poster and supplement, .

If you have a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to apply, please contact Beth Sweitzer.

Inclusion & Belonging

We welcome individuals from all backgrounds to apply, as we believe that different perspectives and experiences enrich our workplace and enhance our ability to serve our clients and communities effectively.

At Woodard & Curran, we are committed to fostering a respectful and inclusive work environment. We…