Water Treatment Plant Maintenance Technician

Woodard & Curran is an employee-owned engineering, science, and operations firm dedicated to clean water, a safe environment, healthy communities, and happy people.

• Monitors plant operations to ensure adherence to all State and Federal regulations.
• Collects and analyzes samples from water treatment and TSS samples.
• Responds to emergency situations as required or in accordance with emergency operations plan.
• Maintains and keeps current State operator’s license.
• Maintains stock of chemicals used.
• Performs all work in compliance with established safety standards.
• Performs minor and major repair and maintenance to plant and equipment.
• Is able to wear a respirator.
• Operates and maintains chemical feed equipment; calculates chemical feed rates.
• Maintains and monitors clear well and treatment basins levels.
• Collects water samples in order to perform lab analysis.
• Completes and updates daily log sheets and laboratory test results; enters data into Hach WIMS.
• Inspects water treatment equipment in order to ensure proper and safe operation.
• Receives and records chemical deliveries and monitors chemical storage areas.
• Backwashes filters and sets proper flow rate when in use.
• Responds to chemical emergencies.

• Missouri Water treatment plant operator’s license preferred.
• A valid Missouri motor vehicle operator's license.
• Working knowledge of the principles, procedures, methods, equipment, materials, and tools employed in the operation' and maintenance of Water Treatment Plant facility.
• Thorough knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions involved in water treatment work.
• Knowledge of computer applications.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.