Wastewater Treatment Operator

Woodard & Curran•Concord, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Woodard & Curran is an employee-owned national engineering, science, and operations firm dedicated to clean water, a safe environment, healthy communities, and happy people. The company fosters an inclusive culture, offering professional growth, ownership, and flexibility to its employees. They leverage the expertise of certified operators, engineers, scientists, and regulatory experts to ensure efficient and compliant treatment plant operations, and support employees in obtaining and maintaining industry certifications. This specific position is for a Wastewater Treatment Operator at the Concord, MA Wastewater Treatment Facility, which is notable for being the first plant globally to utilize CoMag treatment technology. The role involves daily process monitoring and a comprehensive maintenance system to achieve 100% compliance. It is a full-time position responsible for the operation and general maintenance of equipment at a 1 MGD advanced wastewater treatment facility. The primary focus includes laboratory analysis, record keeping, and process control, with 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.
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.
Ability to lift or move up to 40 lbs. on a regular basis.
Successful completion of a background check, pre-placement physical and drug screen before employment.

Nice To Haves

Associate Degree or higher.

Responsibilities

Operate and perform general maintenance of equipment at a 1 MGD advanced wastewater treatment facility.
Conduct laboratory analysis, record keeping, and process control.
Assist with maintenance projects and general facility and grounds maintenance.
Participate in an "on call" rotation for plant coverage outside normal workday hours, including weekends.
Respond to emergency situations and work in inclement weather as needed.

Benefits

401(k) Pre-tax or Roth Contributions with company match (100% of the first 3% of salary contributed).
Choice of up to 8 observed holidays 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; plus dental and vision plans.
Basic employee group life insurance and AD&D benefits.
Additional voluntary life insurance for employees and families available through Sun Life.
DarioMind assistance program combined with personalized mental health and wellbeing resources.