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 through 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.

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 include 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. Operators participate in an “on call” rotation for plant coverage outside normal workday hours, with shifts that may include weekends. Operators will also be required to respond to emergency situations and work in inclement weather as needed. The daily schedule is Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM.

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

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

$21 - $30 an hour (depending on qualifications and experience).

• 401(k) Pre‑tax or Roth Contributions: 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‑term 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 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.

If you have a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to apply, please contact Beth Sweitzer.

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