Operator Trainee - Water and Wastewater Treatment

What will you be doing at Woodard & Curran?

The successful Operator Trainee candidate regularly participates in the daily operations and maintenance of the City’s Water and Wastewater Treatment Plants and Collection and Distribution Systems as directed by Woodard & Curran’s management. The ideal candidate will work a scheduled day shift and be required to participate in an on‑call rotation on weekends, holidays and outside normal shift hours for alarm call-outs and possible shift coverage.

• High School or trade school diploma is required.
• Entry level candidates will be considered, and a valid State of Florida Class "C" Drinking Water and/or a valid State of Florida Class "C" Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators license is preferred.
• Working knowledge of the principles, procedures, methods, equipment, materials, and tools employed in the operation and maintenance of the Water and Wastewater Treatment, Collection and Distribution systems.
• Knowledge of, or the ability to learn, the hazards and safety precautions involved in water and wastewater treatment work.
• Knowledge of computer applications for water quality sample data and maintenance record keeping.
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply instructions, drawings, and specifications for work assigned.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, other personnel, and the general public.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds on a regular basis.
• Successful candidates will be required to complete a background check, pre-placement physical and drug screen before employment.

Pay: $19 - $22 an hour (variable based on experience and certification).

• 401(k) Pre‑tax or Roth Contributions: The 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.
• 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 to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. Required notices are displayed in the workplace.

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.