Water Distribution and Treatment 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.

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.

Woodard & Curran is growing, and we are looking for qualified Water Distribution and/or Treatment Operators in Mansfield, CT! The Water Operator regularly participates in the daily operations and maintenance of the Water Treatment and Distribution facility as directed by the Plant Manager. Employees who join Woodard & Curran’s staff find a culture that is welcoming, supportive, and empowering.

Each day presents different challenges and learning opportunities as we work towards maintaining 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 employees’ growth and development and wants to help you on your career path.

Operators work M-F between the hours of . Operators rotate a 7 day on call coverage schedule, with a $200 per week on call stipend provided.

• Preferably possess a minimum of Connecticut Class 1 Treatment and Class 2 Distribution Operator Licenses – or the ability to acquire these licenses within 2 years.
• 1-3 years’ experience in the water treatment and distribution industry preferred.
• A valid State of Connecticut motor vehicle operator's license.
• Working knowledge of the principles, procedures, methods, equipment, materials, and tools employed in the operation and maintenance of Wastewater Treatment and Collection Systems.
• Proficiency with computers, including an ability to work with: SCADA, Microsoft Word, Excel, Maintenance Management Programs, and other site‑specific systems.
• Thorough knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions involved in wastewater treatment work.
• Knowledge of computer applications.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Must be able to lift or move up to 40 lbs. on a regular basis.
• Successful candidates will be required to complete a background check, pre-placement physical and drug screen before employment.

• You would be offered a generous total rewards package:
• Competitive compensation.
• Excellent Benefits to include retirement, generous paid time off, holidays, medical & dental insurance, flexible spending account.
• Career growth.
• Support and reimbursement in earning, upgrading, and keeping your licenses and certifications within the industry. Bonus potential for obtaining next level licensure.

$26 - $32 an hour

Pay range depends upon level of certification and experience.

• 401(k) Pre‑tax or Roth Contributions: The company matches 100% of the first 3% of salary contributed.
• Observed holidays: Choose up to 9 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…