Wastewater Plant Operator

Overview

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.

What would you be doing at Woodard & Curran?

Woodard & Curran is growing, and we are looking for qualified Operators near Bradenton, Florida! If you enjoy working outdoors protecting nature’s precious resource, water, then this position is for you. The Water/Wastewater Operator regularly participates in the daily operations and maintenance of the Wastewater Treatment facility as directed by the Project Manager. Employees who join Woodard & Curran’s staff find a culture that is welcoming, supportive, and empowering.

• Monitor water/wastewater treatment plant processes and equipment both manually and via SCADA automation, adjusting as necessary to control their operation.
• Perform water quality sampling, testing, and analysis to determine compliance with federal, state, and EPA standards.
• Operate, maintain, control, and perform routine repair of plant equipment, including preventive maintenance duties.
• Utilize software programs for maintenance work orders and maintains all necessary records.
• Perform general maintenance duties of plant and other assigned duties.
• Perform shift work on one of three shifts.

• High School Degree or Equivalent.
• Valid Florida Driver's License required.
• Must possess a valid State of Florida Class "B” Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators license.
• Being able to make sound decisions in process control and follow instructions, as well as following safety procedures.
• Successful candidates will be required to complete a background check, pre-placement physical and drug screen before employment.

$27 - $31 an hour

Depending on qualifications and experienes.

Retirement Savings:

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

Time away from work:

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Observed holidays: Choose up to 9 holidays to observe annually

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

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

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

Coverage and support for your needs and well-being:

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Disability: Paid short and long term disability

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Health
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Medical plan options; plus dental and vision plans.

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

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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.

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