Wastewater Collection Systems Operator

Woodard & Curran • Adelanto, CA

9d • $25 - $35

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. 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 also aids employees in earning, upgrading, and keeping their certifications within the industry. What will you be doing at Woodard & Curran? Our wastewater collection system operators participate in the operations and maintenance of our Wastewater Collection System and Wastewater Pumping Stations, which may include CCTV work, line repair and replacement, road flagging, and water disconnects. This individual may also operate water and/or wastewater treatment plant equipment in a support role. Performs skilled, journeyman-level work in monitoring, repairing and controlling the functioning of pump station and plant equipment and processes. In this role, you will work under the direct or general supervision of the Lead Operator and Project Manager. Schedule : Five, 8hr. shifts (6am to 2:30pm/Mon-Fri) after onboarding and training. May need to work rotating standby/on call, including weekends. A $200 stipend is provided for standby availability, with additional compensation for any hours worked while on standby.

Requirements

• A self-motivated, positive, can-do attitude!
• Applicant must possess a valid CA Class C Driver’s License.
• Successful candidates will be required to complete a background check, pre-placement physical and drug screen before employment.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent.

Nice To Haves

• A valid Class A CDL is desirable.
• Experience operating heavy equipment is preferred.
• 1-3 years’ experience in the wastewater industry is preferred.
• CWEA Collection System Maintenance certification is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Our wastewater collection system operators participate in the operations and maintenance of our Wastewater Collection System and Wastewater Pumping Stations, which may include CCTV work, line repair and replacement, road flagging, and water disconnects.
• This individual may also operate water and/or wastewater treatment plant equipment in a support role.
• Performs skilled, journeyman-level work in monitoring, repairing and controlling the functioning of pump station and plant equipment and processes.
• In this role, you will work under the direct or general supervision of the Lead Operator and Project Manager.
• May need to work rotating standby/on call, including weekends.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees