Wastewater Collection Systems Operator

About Woodard & Curran

Woodard & Curran is a national engineering, science, and operations firm that focuses on clean water, a safe environment, healthy communities, and a supportive workplace culture.

As a wastewater collection system operator, you will participate in the operations and maintenance of the Wastewater Collection System and Wastewater Pumping Stations. Tasks include CCTV inspections, line repair and replacement, road flagging, water disconnects, and, in some cases, operating water or wastewater treatment plant equipment. You will perform skilled, journeyman‑level work in monitoring, repairing, and controlling pump station and plant equipment and processes under the supervision of the Lead Operator and Project Manager.

Five 8‑hour shifts (6 am to 2:30 pm, Monday‑Friday). After onboarding and training you may be required to work rotating standby/on‑call shifts, including weekends, with a $200 stipend for standby availability and additional compensation for any hours worked while on standby.

• Self‑motivated, positive, can‑do attitude
• Valid CDL license is highly desirable
• Experience operating heavy equipment preferred
• 1–3 years of wastewater industry experience preferred
• CWEA Collection System Maintenance certification desirable
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Valid CA Class C Driver’s License
• Successful candidates will complete a background check, pre‑placement physical, and drug screen before employment

$25–$35 per hour, depending on qualifications, experience, and licensure.

• 401(k) Pre‑tax or Roth Contributions: company matches 100% of the first 3% of salary contributed
• Observed holidays: choose up to 8 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
• Paid short‑ and long‑term disability
• Medical plan options, plus dental and vision plans
• Life insurance: basic employee group life insurance and AD&D benefits; additional voluntary life insurance available through Sun Life
• Wellbeing:
  Dario Mind assistance program combined with personalized mental health and wellbeing resources

Woodard & Curran participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s E‑Verify program.

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.