Lead Water Distribution O&M Technician

Woodard & Curran•O'Fallon, MO

1d•$33 - $36

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 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. What will you be doing at Woodard & Curran? As a Lead Water Distribution O&M Technician, you will participate in the operations, maintenance and repairs of the water distribution system. You will be repairing water and sewer pipe, valves, hydrants and other appurtenances. As well as operating a variety of heavy equipment such as excavators, track loaders, wheel loaders, vac-trucks and backhoes. You will also be welding and fabricating parts and tools, repairing water and sewer mains, assisting with responding to and resolving customer complaints, repairing streets, driveways and yards following installation operations. You will assist in locating, and inspecting new lines, and other related duties. Lastly, you will be responsible for invoicing and inventory. Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:30am - 4:00pm. Will require an irregular work schedule and overtime hours

Requirements

Positive attitude and work ethic.
High School graduate or equivalent.
A mechanical/technical/vocational school background or experience is a plus.
Possess and maintain a Missouri DS 3 Distribution License.
Possess and maintain a Missouri D Treatment License.
A valid Missouri motor vehicle operator’s license and have a commercial driver’s license (CDL) A or obtain in 6 months.
The ability to perform manual labor.
Must be able to lift or move up to 40 pounds on a regular basis.
A minimum of 2 years relevant lead experience or combination of education and experience may be considered.
Knowledge of the repair, maintenance, and installation of distribution systems
Knowledge of operation and preventative maintenance.
Skilled in a variety of equipment such as Excavators, Track Loaders, and Hydro Excavation equipment.
Skilled in the use of a variety of hand and power tools
Skilled in oral and written communication
Participate in an on-call rotation!

Nice To Haves

A mechanical/technical/vocational school background or experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Participate in the operations, maintenance and repairs of the water distribution system.
Repairing water and sewer pipe, valves, hydrants and other appurtenances.
Operating a variety of heavy equipment such as excavators, track loaders, wheel loaders, vac-trucks and backhoes.
Welding and fabricating parts and tools, repairing water and sewer mains, assisting with responding to and resolving customer complaints, repairing streets, driveways and yards following installation operations.
Assist in locating, and inspecting new lines, and other related duties.
Responsible for invoicing and inventory.

Benefits

Competitive compensation.
Excellent Benefits to include retirement, generous paid time off, holidays, medical & dental insurance, flexible spending account.
Career growth.
Support and reimbursement in earning, upgrading, and keeping your licenses and certifications within the industry.
Bonus potential for obtaining next level licensure.
The opportunity to become more versatile and even more technically proficient. We cross-train to improve facility operations, job satisfaction, and job security.
Retirement Savings: 401(k) Pre-tax or Roth Contributions: The company matches 100% of the first 3% of salary contributed
Time away from work: 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 sick time for non-work-related illness or injury. Parental leave : Up to 80 hours of Paid Parental Leave for child bonding
Coverage and support for your needs and well-being: Disability: Paid short- 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 for employees and families is available through Sun Life. Wellbeing: DarioMind assistance program combined with personalized mental health and wellbeing resources.

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