Wastewater Treatment Operator

Woodard & Curran•Concord, MA

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, they foster collaboration and an inclusive culture, seeking diverse talent to address water and environmental issues. They prioritize employee growth, ownership, and flexibility, aiming to make a positive impact on clients, communities, and the planet. The firm leverages the experience of hundreds of certified operators, engineers, scientists, and regulatory experts to manage operational issues and ensure treatment plants run efficiently and in compliance, also supporting employees in obtaining and maintaining industry certifications. This specific role is part of a team operating the world's first CoMag system at the Concord, MA Wastewater Treatment Facility, which uses magnets for advanced wastewater treatment to produce highly polished effluent. The position involves daily process monitoring and a comprehensive maintenance system to achieve 100% compliance. It is a full-time role responsible for the operation and general maintenance of equipment at a 1 MGD advanced wastewater treatment facility, with a primary focus on laboratory analysis, record keeping, and process control, and a secondary focus on assisting with maintenance projects and general facility and grounds maintenance.

Requirements

Massachusetts Grade IV or higher license, or the ability to obtain within 6 months
Minimum of one year of experience in a wastewater treatment facility, operation, and maintenance; or any equivalent combination of education
Must live within a one hour radius of Concord, MA in order to respond to emergency call-outs
High School or trade school diploma is required
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, other personnel, and the general public
Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing
Familiarity with biological/chemical treatment processes with particular aptitude for laboratory analysis, record keeping, and facility maintenance
Must be able to lift or move up to 40 lbs. 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

Associate Degree or higher

Responsibilities

Operation and general maintenance of equipment at a 1 MGD advanced wastewater treatment facility
Daily process monitoring
Comprehensive maintenance system
Laboratory analysis
Record keeping
Process control
Assisting with maintenance projects
General facility and grounds maintenance
Participate in an "on call" rotation for plant coverage outside normal workday hours, including weekends
Respond to emergency situations
Work in inclement weather as needed

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
Dental plans
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