Wastewater Treatment Operator
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 significant impact. For over 25 years, we have provided contract operations and management for various facilities nationwide, currently operating more than 50. Our team of certified operators, engineers, scientists, and regulatory experts efficiently manages challenging operational issues and ensures treatment plants run in full compliance. We have an immediate opening for a certified wastewater treatment operator at our St. Charles, Missouri facility, and are also open to training individuals new to the industry seeking a stable career. The Wastewater Operator will regularly participate in the daily operations and maintenance of the Wastewater Treatment facility under the direction of the Project Manager. Employees at Woodard & Curran experience a welcoming, supportive, and empowering culture.
Requirements
- High School Graduate or Equivalent, or technical/vocational school background.
- Valid State of MO Driver's License required.
- A Class A CDL is required.
- Ability to make sound decisions in process control and follow instructions, as well as follow safety procedures.
- Ability to lift up to 40 pounds on a regular basis.
- Successful candidates will be required to complete a DOT background check and DOT pre-placement physical and DOT drug screen before employment.
Nice To Haves
- A valid State of Missouri Water or Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators license is preferred, or the ability to obtain a minimum of a Missouri DNR Class D wastewater certification as soon as possible.
Responsibilities
- Monitor water and wastewater treatment plant processes and equipment manually and via SCADA automation, making adjustments as necessary.
- Monitor remote pump stations with inspections and daily sampling as required.
- Perform water quality sampling, testing, and analysis to ensure compliance with regulations.
- Operate, maintain, control, and perform routine repair of plant equipment, including preventive maintenance.
- Utilize software programs for maintenance work orders and maintain all necessary records, including data entry and report generation for the Monthly Operating Report.
- Perform general maintenance duties of the plant and other assigned duties.
- Participate in the daily operations of the wastewater treatment facility as directed by the Plant/Project Manager.
- Assist in the operation of assigned treatment, mechanical and electrical equipment and other related facility components.
- Monitor and control assigned tasks to ensure cost-effective service within budget.
- Coordinate to ensure other facility employees follow established administrative, safety, and operating policies.
- Transporting biosolids to the landfill.
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 and vision plans
- Basic employee group life insurance and AD&D benefits
- Additional voluntary life insurance for employees and families
- DarioMind assistance program combined with personalized mental health and wellbeing resources.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
