Wastewater Operator

Woodard & Curran • Winter Springs, FL

3d • 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 in an inclusive culture and seek diverse talent to address water and environmental issues. We prioritize employee growth, ownership, and flexibility, enabling us to make a meaningful impact. Our team of certified operators, engineers, scientists, and regulatory experts efficiently manages treatment plants and resolves operational challenges. We support employees in obtaining and maintaining industry licenses and certifications. The Wastewater Operator role involves daily operations and maintenance of two Wastewater Treatment Facilities under the guidance of the Project Manager and Chief Operator. This position offers a challenging and rewarding experience for those passionate about protecting water resources, with opportunities for career advancement in the utility field. We are committed to employee growth and development.

Requirements

• High School Degree or Equivalent.
• Valid Florida Driver's License required.
• Must possess a valid State of Florida Class "C" or higher Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators license.
• Ability to make sound decisions in process control.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to follow safety procedures.
• Successful candidates will be required to complete a background check, pre-placement physical and drug screen before employment.

Nice To Haves

• A dual certification in Water and Wastewater will be an added benefit for qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Monitor wastewater treatment plant processes and equipment manually and via SCADA, making necessary adjustments.
• Perform water quality sampling, testing, and analysis to ensure compliance with federal, state, and EPA standards.
• Operate, maintain, control, and perform routine repairs on plant equipment, including preventive maintenance.
• Utilize software for maintenance work orders and maintain all necessary records.
• Perform general maintenance duties of the plant and other assigned tasks.
• Monitor and evaluate the operations of medium, complex wastewater treatment facilities and auxiliary systems, maintaining plant logs.
• Review trends, records, and reports to ensure adherence to proper procedures and standards; collect and tabulate operational log data for regulatory agencies.
• Recognize and address deviations or irregularities in plant operation and maintenance, adjusting processes and equipment to meet required quality standards.
• Sample, measure, and test plant values (e.g., pH, chlorine residuals, temperature, levels), make corrections, and collect samples for analysis.
• Collaborate with maintenance staff on specific projects; adjust or bypass job-specific areas, processes, or equipment to ensure consistent water production, plant integrity, and safety.
• Test, monitor, record, evaluate, troubleshoot, and adjust the operation of plant emergency generators and auxiliary equipment.
• Assist contractors and consultants with specific tasks.
• Assist in preparing standard operating procedures.
• Oversee plant operations to ensure compliance with all Federal, State, County, and City regulations and standards.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and standard operating procedures.
• Work around high voltage, rotating equipment, and various hazardous chemicals.
• Perform related work as required.

Benefits

• 401(k) Pre-tax or Roth Contributions
• Company matches 100% of the first 3% of salary contributed
• 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
• 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.
• Reimbursement for earning, upgrading, and keeping licenses and certifications within the industry.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED