Water / Wastewater Field Service Technician

Woodard & Curran • Bushnell, FL

9d • $17 - $22 • Onsite

About The Position

Woodard & Curran is an employee-owned engineering, science, and operations firm dedicated to clean water, a safe environment, healthy communities, and happy people. We foster an inclusive, collaborative culture that supports professional growth, flexibility, and meaningful work, empowering our employees to make a lasting impact on our clients, communities, and the planet.

The City of Bushnell is one of the most rapidly growing cities in Florida, known as “The City Dedicated to the Quality of Life."
As a Water / Wastewater Field Service Technician, you will be responsible for the operation and maintenance of wastewater collection and water distribution systems, including remote pump station equipment, valves, piping, lift stations, and water meters.
If you enjoy working outdoors and helping protect one of our most valuable natural resources, this position offers a challenging and rewarding career path. This is an entry-level opportunity with room for advancement within the utility industry. Woodard & Curran is dedicated to employee growth and development and is committed to helping you build a successful long-term career in the water and wastewater field.

Requirements

• Graduation from a standard high school or vocational school, including or supplemented by courses in mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation maintenance.
• Basic mechanical troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to repair pumping equipment and control switches.
• Must be available to serve in an on-call rotation, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Required to carry the on-call phone while assigned to on-call duties.
• Must be able to respond to emergency events and alarm callouts within one hour.
• Must be able to regularly lift or move up to 40 pounds.
• DOT background check
• DOT pre-placement physical
• DOT drug screen
• Water Distribution License issued by the State of Florida or the ability to obtain one within 18 months.
• Valid Florida driver’s license with a safe driving record.
• Ability to obtain a Florida DOT Medical Card is required to operate the crane truck.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the operation and maintenance of pumps, compressors, electric motors, and plumbing fixtures preferred.
• Experience with wastewater and water transfer systems is a plus.
• CDL Class B or higher is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on lift stations, E-1 grinder pump stations, water plants, splash pad facilities, wastewater plants, and associated assets, including generators, auxiliary pumps, blowers, and inspections.
• Repair leaks to water lines, sewer E-1 pressurized lines, and force mains as needed.
• Replace lift station and/or E-1 submersible pumps when required.
• Install and replace water meters as needed.
• Perform monthly meter readings.
• Work with utility billing and customer service functions.
• Complete weekly vehicle and asset inspections.
• Flush hydrants, exercise valves, and perform mowing and trimming at lift stations, water plants, and wastewater plants as needed.
• Service and test backflow devices (if licensed).
• Collect water distribution samples under the guidance of a licensed operator when required.
• Operate a variety of heavy and light equipment, including crane trucks, bush hogs, mini excavators, and valve exercisers as needed.
• Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

Benefits

• Employee-owned
• Comprehensive benefits package
• $200 weekly bonus while serving on-call
• Minimum of 2 hours pay at 1.5x overtime rate for each callout related to water plants, splash pad operations, lift stations, E-1 stations, water breaks, and wastewater plant issues.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED