Water Utility Service Technician

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 plant.

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 will you be doing at Woodard & Curran?

Woodard & Curran is seeking a Water Utility Field Services Technician in Bradenton, FL. The ideal candidate will perform routine, preventive and corrective maintenance of sewer collection system conveyance piping, valves, miscellaneous fitting and other assigned assets. All work will take place within the city limits of the Town of Bradenton.

This position is eligible for a $1,000.00 sign-on bonus.

Essential duties are, but not limited to:

* Performing all work in a safe and professional manner by following established safety, operating, and emergency response procedures.

* Performing all work to produce an end result which meets all goals and objectives set by project management.

* Operate equipment for the rehabilitation of manholes and maintenance of the collection system.

* Responds to and resolves customer complaints.

* Performs record keeping/data entry. Record daily reading of equipment and processes.

* Cleans and maintains facilities buildings and grounds.

* Repairs yards following maintenance procedures.

* Monitors inventory of parts supplies and chemicals.

* Communicates with co-workers on processes and job activities.

* Assists in the inspection processes of sewer lines and manholes.

* Assist in the maintenance and operations of the CCTV inspection system.

* Occasionally assists in the location of utility lines.

* Assist in Asset Management and Maintenance Programs

* Repairs and maintain sewer lines, manholes and lift stations.

* Responds to emergency situations.

Schedule:

* Monday - Friday, 1st shift. Flexibility and extended shifts to meet the seasonal demands of the collection system. 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 will you need to succeed?

* Must have high school diploma or educational equivalent.

* Requires the ability to carry out verbal and written instructions.

* Must have the ability to establish effective working relationships with other employees.

* Must be willing to obtain a Florida Class C Collections System license within 1 year of employment

* Must be willing to work schedules which may include weekend or holiday duty, carry a company provided telephone, and be willing to respond to emergencies at any time.

* Must possess a valid Florida driver's license

* Successful candidates will be required to pass a pre-placement physical and drug screen before employment.

$20 - $26 an hour

Depending on qualifications and experience.

Annual Project bonuses are awarded each year.

Annual Safety bonuses are awarded each year.

Mutual Dispute Resolution (MDR)

As part of our commitment to a fair and respectful workplace, Woodard & Curran uses a Mutual Dispute Resolution (MDR) to help resolve most employment-related concerns efficiently and consistently.

What this means:

* MDR applies to both you and the Company

* Most workplace-related disputes are resolved through binding arbitration, rather than court proceedings

* Certain exceptions are outlined in the full agreement

As part of the application process, you'll be asked to review and acknowledge the MDR.

View the full agreement here:
Mutual Dispute Resolution Agreement

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…