Wastewater Collection Systems 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.

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 also aids employees in earning, upgrading, and keeping their certifications within the industry.

Our wastewater collection system operators participate in the operations and maintenance of our Wastewater Collection System and Wastewater Pumping Stations, which may include CCTV work, line repair and replacement, road flagging, and water disconnects. This individual may also operate water and/or wastewater treatment plant equipment in a support role. Performs skilled, journeyman‑level work in monitoring, repairing and controlling the functioning of pump station and plant equipment and processes.

In this role, you will work under the direct or general supervision of the Lead Operator and Project Manager.

Five, 8hr. shifts (6am to 2:30pm/Mon‑Fri) after onboarding and training. May need to work rotating standby/on call, including weekends. A $200 stipend is provided for standby availability, with additional compensation for any hours worked while on standby.

• A self‑motivated, positive, can‑do attitude!
• A valid Class A CDL is desirable.
• Experience operating heavy equipment is preferred.
• 1‑3 years’ experience in the wastewater industry is preferred.
• CWEA Collection System Maintenance certification is desirable.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Applicant must possess a valid CA Class C Driver’s License.
• Successful candidates will be required to complete a background check, pre‑placement physical and drug screen before employment.

$25 ‑ $35 an hour (depending on qualifications and experience).

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

• Observed holidays:
  Choose up to 9 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

• 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.

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.

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

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 understand that the best solutions for our clients and communities come from a culture…