Grade 3 California Wastewater Operator

Woodard & Curran • Victorville, CA

320d • $40 - $45

About The Position

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 diverse teams and encourage collaboration in an equitable and 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. That's how we make a difference to our clients, people, and the planet. We have an immediate opening for a minimum of a Grade 3 Wastewater Treatment Operator in Victorville, California. This position is based at a state-of-the-art project combining both industrial and sanitary wastewater treatment for the Southern California Logistics Airport (SCLA) facility. The diversity of this project presents unique and on-going opportunities for learning, development, and growth. If you enjoy working outdoors protecting nature's precious resource, water, then this position is for you! Woodard & Curran is dedicated to our employee's growth and development and wants to help you on your career path.

Requirements

• Possess and maintain a valid California Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator's Certification (grade 3 or higher).
• Minimum of five years of professional experience in the operation and maintenance of a water or wastewater treatment facility is desired.
• Proficiency with computers and mobile devices, including SCADA, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Maintenance Management Programs.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Possess a valid CA Class C Driver's License.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with MBR & UV disinfection systems.

Responsibilities

• Ensure permit compliance with environmental and public health & safety standards.
• Operate valves, pumps, and automated controls to regulate the flow of wastewater throughout the treatment plant.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on a variety of treatment plant equipment.
• Monitor, observe, and interpret operating conditions and performance and initiate corrective action.
• Review and analyze automated information and control system data.
• Perform laboratory and process tests and interpret results to optimize plant performance.
• Maintain accurate records, including calculating flow rates and the daily use of chemicals.
• Use a variety of hand and power tools and laboratory testing equipment.
• Perform a variety of custodial and housekeeping duties.
• Provide direction and training to less experienced staff related to plant operations.
• Participate in emergency response.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 401(k) Pre-tax or Roth Contributions with company matching.
• Vacation time accrued based on hours worked and prior experience.
• Paid sick time for non-work related illness or injury.
• Up to 80 hours of Paid Parental Leave for child bonding.
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Three medical plan options, plus dental and vision plans.
• Basic employee group life insurance and AD&D benefits.
• EAP Program combined with personalized mental health and wellbeing coaching.
• Tuition assistance up to 100% reimbursement for eligible courses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees