Water Utility Technician
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. Our team of certified operators, engineers, scientists, and regulatory experts efficiently manages treatment plants. We also support employees in obtaining and maintaining industry certifications. Woodard & Curran is expanding and seeking a Water Utility Technician in Ft. Meade, FL to perform routine, preventive, and corrective maintenance on sewer collection systems, conveyance piping, lift stations, valves, fittings, and water distribution systems.
Requirements
- High school diploma or educational equivalent.
- Valid Florida driver’s license.
- Ability to carry out verbal and written instructions.
- Ability to establish effective working relationships with other employees.
- Willingness to work schedules which may include weekend or holiday duty.
- Willingness to carry a company-provided telephone and respond to emergencies at any time.
- Ability to lift up to 40 pounds on a regular basis.
- Successful candidates will be required to pass a pre-placement physical and drug screen before employment.
Nice To Haves
- Florida Class “C” Collection System license is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Perform routine, preventive, and corrective maintenance assignments as part of the project’s maintenance and repair program.
- Conduct all work safely and professionally, adhering to established safety, operating, and emergency response procedures.
- Ensure all work meets project management goals and objectives.
- Operate equipment for manhole rehabilitation and collection system maintenance.
- Respond to and resolve customer complaints.
- Perform record keeping and data entry, including daily readings of equipment and processes.
- Clean and maintain facility buildings and grounds.
- Repair yards according to maintenance procedures.
- Monitor inventory of parts, supplies, and chemicals.
- Communicate with co-workers regarding processes and job activities.
- Assist in the inspection of sewer lines and manholes.
- Assist in the maintenance and operation of the CCTV inspection system.
- Occasionally assist in locating utility lines.
- Assist in Asset Management and Maintenance Programs.
- Repair and maintain distribution lines, sewer lines, manholes, and lift stations.
- Respond to emergency situations.
Benefits
- 401(k) with company match (100% of the first 3% of salary contributed).
- Choice of up to 8 observed holidays annually.
- Accrued vacation based on years of experience and 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.
- On-call incentives ($200 for the week on call, with compensation for call-outs).
- Annual Project bonuses.
- Annual Safety bonuses.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
