Licensed Wastewater Treatment Operator (Class 1 or 2)
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. For more than 25 years, Woodard & Curran has offered contract operations and management services for drinking water, municipal and industrial wastewater, groundwater remediation, and solid waste facilities nationwide. Currently we contract operate more than 50 facilities nationwide. 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 is seeking a Wastewater Operator with a Virginia Class 2 or Class 1 license for the Wolf Creek Water Reclamation Facility in Abingdon, Virginia. The operator will regularly participate in the daily operations and maintenance of the Wastewater Treatment Facility as directed by the Chief Operator. Employees who join Woodard & Curran’s staff find a culture that is welcoming, supportive, and empowering. Schedule: Hours 7:00a.m.-3:30p.m. Reliable and dependable attendance is an essential function of the position. Availability for standby duty and the ability to be “on-call,” working evenings, weekends and holidays as needed. Response to emergency events and alarm callouts required as scheduled and required.
Requirements
- High School Degree or Equivalent
- Valid Virginia Driver's License required
- Must possess a valid State of Virginia Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators license or ability to work towards obtaining a wastewater license
- Ability to solve problems and perform analytical testing on wastewater in a lab environment
- Ability to make sound decisions in process control and follow instructions, as well as follow safety procedures
- Ability to work independently and be a self-starter
- Successful candidates will be required to complete a background check, pre-placement physical and drug screen before employment
Nice To Haves
- Strong mechanical and electrical skills preferred
- Lab experience is preferred but not required
- 3+ years’ experience in wastewater treatment facility operation and maintenance; or any equivalent combination of education and experience, preferred
Responsibilities
- Regularly participate in the daily operations and maintenance of the Wastewater Treatment Facility as directed by the Chief Operator
- Reliable and dependable attendance
- Availability for standby duty and the ability to be “on-call,” working evenings, weekends and holidays as needed
- Response to emergency events and alarm callouts required as scheduled and required
Benefits
- 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 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
- 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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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
