Water Treatment Operations & Maintenance Technician

Job Overview

This role involves operating and maintaining the Water Treatment Plant facility in Defiance, Missouri, including wells, pumps, motors, and associated equipment, under the direction of a Project Manager.

The shift runs 5:00 pm – 5:00 am on a rotating schedule that includes days and weekends. There is no on‑call rotation, but the employee must respond to emergencies.

• Monitor plant operations to ensure adherence to all state and federal regulations.
• Collect and analyze water samples per Standard Methods procedures.
• Perform minor repair and maintenance on plant equipment.
• Respond to emergency situations as required or per the emergency operations plan.
• Maintain and keep current state operator’s license.
• Maintain stock of chemicals used.
• Execute all work in compliance with established safety standards.
• Use respirator or PAPR when necessary.

• Missouri water treatment plant operator’s license preferred.
• Valid Missouri motor vehicle operator’s license.
• Working knowledge of principles, procedures, methods, equipment, materials, and tools used in operating and maintaining a water treatment plant.
• Thorough knowledge of hazards and safety precautions involved in water treatment work.
• Knowledge of computer applications.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Completed background check, pre‑placement physical and drug screen.

• 401 (k) pre‑tax or Roth contributions with 100 % match of the first 3 % of salary.
• 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 for non‑work‑related illness or injury.
• Parental leave: up to 80 hours of paid parental leave for child bonding.
• Paid short‑ and long‑term disability.
• Medical plan options plus dental and vision plans.
• Basic employee group life insurance and AD&D benefits; voluntary life insurance available.
• Well‑being program combining Dario Mind assistance with personalized mental‑health 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.

Woodard & Curran is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to non‑discrimination and make employment decisions based on job‑related factors. Individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. A reasonable accommodation can be requested during the application process.