Wastewater Treatment Operator (Trainee)

Woodard & Curran • Maple Shade, NJ

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 in an inclusive culture and seek diverse talent to address water and environmental issues. We prioritize our people, offering opportunities for professional growth, ownership, and flexibility to make a meaningful impact. Our team of certified operators, engineers, scientists, and regulatory experts efficiently tackles challenging operational issues to keep treatment plants running smoothly and in compliance. We also support employees in earning, upgrading, and maintaining their industry certifications. The successful candidate will participate in the daily operations and maintenance of Maple Shade, NJ’s Water and/or Wastewater Utility, including Treatment Plants and Collection and Distribution Systems, under the direction of Woodard & Curran's management. While we prefer candidates with a New Jersey certified wastewater operator license, we are also interested in individuals new to the industry seeking a career in wastewater treatment. The Maple Shade facility is part of a Union, and employees are required to pay Union dues.

Requirements

• High School or trade school diploma is required.
• 2+ years of experience in a Water and/or wastewater treatment facility operation and maintenance; or any equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred.
• New Jersey S2, C2, T2, or W2 license is preferred but entry level candidates will be considered.
• Valid New Jersey CDL with tanker endorsement, or the ability to obtain within one year.
• 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.
• Thorough knowledge of 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 maintain effective working relationships with superiors, other personnel, and the general public.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Successful candidates will be required to complete a DOT background check, DOT pre-placement physical and DOT drug screen before employment.

Nice To Haves

• New Jersey S2, C2, T2, or W2 license is preferred but entry level candidates will be considered.
• 2+ years of experience in a Water and/or wastewater treatment facility operation and maintenance; or any equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Regularly participates in the daily operations and maintenance of Maple Shade, NJ’s Water and/or Wastewater Utility to include Treatment Plants and Collection and Distribution Systems as directed by Woodard & Curran’s management.
• Participate in an on-call rotation on weekends, holidays and outside normal shift hours for alarm call-outs and possible shift coverage.
• Operate and maintain Water and Wastewater Treatment, Collection and Distribution systems.
• Perform water quality sample data collection and maintenance record keeping.
• Read, interpret, and apply instructions, drawings, and specifications for assigned work.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, other personnel, and the general public.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Benefits

• 401(k) Pre-tax or Roth Contributions
• Company matches 100% of the first 3% of salary contributed
• 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