Operator Trainee - Water and Wastewater Treatment

Woodard & Curran • Fort Meade, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Woodard & Curran is a national engineering, science, and operations firm dedicated to clean water, a safe environment, healthy communities, and happy people. As an employee-owned company, we foster collaboration and inclusivity, seeking diverse talent to address water and environmental challenges. We prioritize our people, offering professional growth, ownership, and flexibility to make a meaningful impact.

Our extensive network of certified operators, backed by engineers, scientists, and regulatory experts, efficiently manages treatment plants and ensures compliance. We actively support employees in obtaining and maintaining industry certifications.

This role offers a chance to make a significant impact by ensuring the community has access to high-quality water. The work involves state-of-the-art technology, providing opportunities to learn various digital platforms for efficient and accurate treatment facility operations. The water and wastewater treatment sector is a recession-proof career, offering stability and opportunities for lifelong development through hands-on learning, licensing assistance, continuing education, and advancement from intern to senior management levels.

Requirements

• High School or trade school diploma is required.
• Working knowledge of the principles, procedures, methods, equipment, materials, and tools employed in the operation and maintenance of the Water and Wastewater Treatment, Collection and Distribution systems.
• Knowledge of, or the ability to learn, the hazards and safety precautions involved in water and wastewater treatment work.
• Knowledge of computer applications for water quality sample data and maintenance record keeping.
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply instructions, drawings, and specifications for work assigned.
• Ability to establish and effective working relationships with superiors, other personnel, and the general public.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds on a regular basis.
• Successful candidates will be required to complete a background check, pre-placement physical and drug screen before employment.

Nice To Haves

• Entry level candidates will be considered.
• A valid State of Florida Class "C" Drinking Water and/or a valid State of Florida Class "C" Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators license is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Regularly participates in the daily operations and maintenance of the City’s Water and Wastewater Treatment Plants and Collection and Distribution Systems as directed by Woodard & Curran’s management.
• Works a scheduled day shift.
• Participates in an on-call rotation on weekends, holidays, and outside normal shift hours for alarm call outs and possible shift coverage.

Benefits

• 401(k) Pre-tax or Roth Contributions
• Company matches 100% of the first 3% of salary contributed to 401(k)
• Choose up to 8 holidays to observe annually
• Vacation accrued based on years of experience and calculated on hours worked
• Paid sick time for non-work-related illness or injury
• Up to 80 hours of Paid Parental Leave for child bonding
• Paid short- and long-term disability
• Medical plan options
• Dental plans
• Vision plans
• Basic employee group life insurance and AD&D benefits
• Additional voluntary life insurance for employees and families is available through Sun Life
• DarioMind assistance program combined with personalized mental health and wellbeing resources

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees