Water and Wastewater Treatment Operator

Woodard & Curran•Troy, MO

10d•$28 - $35

About The Position

Woodard & Curran is seeking an Operator to support the operation and maintenance of two wastewater facilities, 14 wastewater lift stations, and 12 drinking water well sites. The position offers hands-on work across a variety of treatment processes and equipment, including collecting and analyzing water quality samples, monitoring systems, troubleshooting equipment, and maintaining facilities and grounds. Dual water and wastewater certification is preferred but not required. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The position participates in a rotating on-call schedule shared among the operator team. Employees receive an additional $200 for each week on call, and call-outs are compensated with a two-hour minimum per call-out. Reliable and dependable attendance is an essential function of the position. The role involves working indoors and outdoors and may require lifting up to 40 pounds. The successful candidate must complete a job-related physical examination, drug screen, and background check as a condition of employment. Woodard & Curran offers training, mentorship, and ongoing development opportunities to support professional growth and advancement.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid State of Missouri Class C Drinking Water license and/or Class A Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator license.
Valid Missouri driver's license.
Ability to make sound process-control decisions, follow procedures, and work safely.
Mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and process troubleshooting skills.
Experience with preventive maintenance, asset management, equipment reliability, or process improvement programs.
Reliable and dependable attendance.
Ability to perform hands-on work indoors and outdoors and lift up to 40 pounds.
Successful completion of a job-related physical examination, drug screen, and background check.

Nice To Haves

Dual certification in water and wastewater.
DOT medical card.

Responsibilities

Conduct daily plant inspections and operational rounds.
Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot plant equipment and perform preventive maintenance.
Collect water quality samples and perform testing and analysis to support compliance with federal, state, and EPA standards.
Monitor treatment processes and make process-control adjustments using SCADA through remote access.
Use asset management software to manage maintenance work orders and maintain operational records.
Inspect and maintain wastewater lift stations, including cleaning wet wells and pulling pumps for repair and maintenance.
Help maintain facility grounds and site appearance, including mowing, washing buildings, and spraying weeds.
Work with fellow operators and staff to share responsibilities and keep operations running smoothly.
Follow company safety policies and procedures.