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Woodard & Curran•O'Fallon, MO

About The Position

Woodard & Curran is an employee-owned engineering, science, and operations firm focused on clean water, a safe environment, healthy communities, and employee well-being. It supports employees in earning, upgrading, and maintaining industry certifications. This full-time position is part of a team responsible for operating and maintaining facilities, equipment, and/or process control at water and wastewater facilities. As an Operations & Maintenance Technician 1, the employee inspects and repairs sanitary sewer mains and manholes; operates heavy equipment; welds and repairs water and sewer mains; assists with customer complaints and restoring yards following installation work; and helps locate and inspect new lines. The role includes an on-call rotation and work after hours, in inclement weather, and potentially in confined spaces. Compensation is $27–$29.50 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience. Successful candidates must complete a background check, pre-placement physical, and drug screen before employment.

Requirements

Positive attitude and work ethic.
High school graduate or equivalent.
Valid Missouri motor vehicle operator's license.
Ability to perform manual labor and regularly lift or move up to 40 pounds.
At least 1 year of relevant experience, or a combination of education and experience may be considered.
Knowledge of repair and maintenance of wastewater collection systems.
Knowledge of operating and performing preventative maintenance on a variety of equipment.
Skill in using a variety of hand and power tools.
Oral and written communication skills.
NASSCO certification, or ability to obtain it within the first 6 months.
Class A CDL with Air Brakes and tanker endorsements, or ability to obtain them within 6 months.
Ability to participate in an on-call rotation and assist with after-hours calls.
Ability to work in inclement weather.
Successful completion of a background check, pre-placement physical, and drug screen before employment.

Nice To Haves

Mechanical, technical, or vocational school background or experience.
Commercial driver's license (CDL) with tanker endorsement.

Responsibilities

Inspect and repair sanitary sewer mains and manholes.
Operate heavy equipment, including manhole lining equipment, high-pressure cleaning equipment, excavators, track loaders, skid loaders, and backhoes.
Weld and repair water and sewer mains.
Assist with responding to and resolving customer complaints.
Assist with restoring yards following installation operations.
Assist in locating and inspecting new lines and perform other related duties.
Participate in an on-call rotation and assist others with after-hours calls.
Perform operation and maintenance work in inclement weather and, as needed, in confined spaces.