Wastewater Operator

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.

Be part of a team that operates the Plymouth, MA Wastewater Treatment Facility and Collection System. Each day presents different challenges and learning opportunities as we work towards 100% compliance which is achieved by daily process monitoring and a comprehensive maintenance system. If you enjoy working outdoors protecting nature’s precious resource, water, then this position is for you. Woodard & Curran is dedicated to our employee’s growth and development and wants to help you on your career path.

In this role, you will be directly involved with the overall daily operations and general maintenance of equipment at a Sequential Batch Reactor Wastewater Treatment Facility. Duties will include, but not limited to, daily rounds, laboratory analysis, record keeping, process control, sludge thickening, maintenance projects and general facility and grounds maintenance.

Work is performed in a safe and professional manner by following established safety, operating, and emergency response procedures. Our operators participate in an “on call” rotation for plant coverage outside normal workday hours and shifts may include weekends. In addition, operators will be required to respond to emergency situations and work in inclement weather as needed. The daily schedule is Monday – Friday, 7.00AM – 3.30PM.

• Generous total rewards package:
• Competitive compensation.
• Excellent benefits include retirement, paid time off, holidays, medical & dental insurance, flexible spending account.
• Career growth.
• Support and reimbursement for licensing and the opportunity for bonus potential upon achieving next‑level licensure.

• Valid Massachusetts Wastewater Treatment Plant Grade 3 Certification.
• Valid Massachusetts Driver’s License.
• High school diploma required; associate degree or higher preferred.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, other personnel, and the general public.
• Familiar with computers (Excel, Word, HACH WIMS, etc.) and report generation.
• Successful candidates will complete a background check, pre‑placement physical and drug screen before employment.

• Retirement Savings: 401(k) pre‑tax or Roth contributions; 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:
  • 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 participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s E-Verify program to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. We display the required notice of E-Verify participation and right to work posters.

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. To read…