Entry Level Field Services Technician - Wastewater Collection Systems

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 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 within the city limits of the Town of Bradenton.

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

• Perform all work in a safe and professional manner by following established safety, operating, and emergency response procedures.
• Perform 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.
• Respond to and resolve customer complaints.
• Perform record keeping and data entry. Record daily readings 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 process 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 maintains sewer lines, manholes and lift stations.
• Responds to emergency situations.

• Monday – Friday, 1st shift. Flexibility and extended shifts to meet seasonal demands of the collection system. Reliable and dependable attendance is essential.
• 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.

• Must have a high‑school diploma or educational equivalent.
• Requires 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 that 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 and safety bonuses are awarded each year.

• 401(k) – Pre‑tax or Roth contributions. Company matches 100 % of the first 3 % of salary contributed.

• 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.

• 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 available through Sun Life.
• Well‑being:
  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.