Wastewater Plant Operator

Job Description

Job Description

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.

What would you be doing at Woodard & Curran?

Woodard & Curran is growing, and we are looking for qualified Operators near Bradenton, Florida! If you enjoy working outdoors protecting nature’s precious resource, water, then this position is for you. The Water / Wastewater Operator regularly participates in the daily operations and maintenance of the Wastewater Treatment facility as directed by the Project Manager. Employees who join Woodard & Curran’s staff find a culture that is welcoming, supportive, and empowering

Schedule : This is a 24 / 7 plant. 3 shifts : 7am-3pm 3pm-11pm 11pm-7am different days off depending on the shift. This position could be any shift.

Responsabilities include :

• Monitor water / wastewater treatment plant processes and equipment both manually and via SCADA automation, adjusting as necessary to control their operation.
• Perform water quality sampling, testing, and analysis to determine compliance with federal, state, and EPA standards.
• Operate, maintain, control, and perform routine repair of plant equipment, including preventive maintenance duties.
• Utilize software programs for maintenance work orders and maintains all necessary records.
• Perform general maintenance duties of plant and other assigned duties.
• Perform shift work on one of three shifts.

What would you need to succeed?

Depending on qualifications and experienes.

Employee Support & Benefits

Retirement Savings :

Time away from work :

Coverage and support for your needs and well-being :

Equal Employment Opportunity

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 our entire   Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement, click here . To view the EEOC   Workplace Discrimination is Illegal poster and supplement, click here .

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

Inclusion & Belonging

We welcome individuals from all backgrounds to apply, as we believe that different perspectives and experiences enrich our workplace and enhance our ability to serve our clients and communities effectively.

At Woodard & Curran, we are committed to fostering a respectful and inclusive work environment. We understand that the best solutions for our clients and communities come from a culture that nurtures the success and growth of all employees. As an employee-owned organization, our dedication to fostering growth, access and opportunity empowers us to serve our clients effectively and advance our mission of making a positive impact on the world. Our success is rooted in supporting our team members to reach their full potential, enabling us to deliver the most innovative, sound and effective solutions to improve our communities around us.

Non-Solicitation Disclosure :

Please be advised that we do not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from recruitment agencies. Any resumes or candidate profiles submitted without a signed contract in place will be considered unsolicited and will not be eligible for any referral fees. Recruitment agencies must have a valid signed agreement with our company prior to following the submission process to consider potential candidates.

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