Wastewater operator

Woodard & Curran is a national engineering, science, and operations firm with a simple vision for clean water, a safe environment, healthy communities, and happy people.

As an employee-owned company, we strive to cultivate diverse teams and encourage collaboration in an equitable and inclusive culture.

We seek talented individuals from all backgrounds to help us address a broad range of water and environmental issues. We prioritize our people, offering opportunities for professional growth, ownership, and flexibility.

That’s how we make a difference to our clients, people, and the planet.Woodard & Curran draws on the experience of hundreds of certified operators across the country, backed by the knowledge and skills of hundreds more engineers, scientists, and regulatory experts, to quickly tackle the most challenging operational issues and keep treatment plants running efficiently and in full compliance.

Woodard & Curran also aids employees in earning, upgrading, and keeping their certifications within the industry. What would you be doing at Woodard & Curran?

Woodard & Curran is growing, and we are looking for qualified Industrial Wastewater Operators near Douglas, Georgia! The Industrial Wastewater Operator regularly participates in the daily operations and maintenance of the Wastewater Treatment facilities as directed by the Project Manager.

Employees who join Woodard & Curran’s staff find a culture that is welcoming, supportive, and empowering.The Wastewater Operator regularly participates in the daily operations and maintenance of the Industrial Wastewater Treatment Systems as directed by the Project Manager.

Schedule : 12 : 00pm to 12 : 00am. Shift workers may occasionally need to help cover an additional shift.Week 1 - (Monday & Tuesday on), (Wednesday & Thursday off), (Friday, Saturday, Sunday on)Week 2 - (Monday & Tuesday off), (Wednesday & Thursday on), (Friday, Saturday, Sunday off)

Responsibilities include :

• Monitor wastewater treatment plant processes and equipment both manually and via SCADA automation, making adjustments as necessary to control their operation.
• Perform water quality sampling, testing, and analysis to determine compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Operate, maintain, control, and perform routine repair of plant equipment, including preventive maintenance duties.
• Utilize software programs for maintenance work orders and maintains all necessary records.
• Perform general maintenance duties of plant and other assigned duties.

What would you need to succeed?

• 2 years’ experience working in a wastewater or water treatment environment.
• Experience with the maintenance of pumps, compressors and plumbing fixture or a background in maintenance is highly desirable.
• A valid State of Georgia motor vehicle operator's license.
• Working knowledge of the principles, procedures, methods, equipment, materials, and tools employed in the operation' and maintenance of Wastewater Treatment and Collection Systems.
• Thorough knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions involved in wastewater treatment work.
• Knowledge of computer applications.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Successful candidates will be required to complete a background check, pre-placement physical and drug screen before employment.

Why would you choose Woodard & Curran?

• You would be offered a generous total rewards package :
• Competitive compensation.
• Excellent Benefits to includeretirement, generous paid time off, holidays, medical & dental insurance, flexible spending account.
• career growth.
• Support and reimbursement in earning, upgrading, and keeping your licenses and certifications within the industry. Bonus potential for obtaining next level licensure.
• The opportunity to become more versatile and even more technically proficient. We cross-train to improve facility operations, job satisfaction, and job security.

$18 - $25 an hourDepending on qualifications and experience. Benefits & Wellbeing

• 401(k) Pre-tax or Roth Contributions : Company will match equal to 100% of the first 3% of salary contributed, All employees are eligible to participate in the 401(k) plan and are 100% vested in the value of own contributions and any employer matching contributions.
• Vacation time is provided to full and part-time regular employees. Vacation is accrued, based on number of hours worked per week as well as prior years of experience.
• Woodard & Curran offers paid sick time to eligible employees who are absent due to their own non-work related, illness, injury, or medical procedure.
• Woodard & Curran provides up to 80 hours of Paid Parental Leave for child bonding in a 12-month period.
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance from Sun Life to assist with replacing a portion of your income in the event of non-job-related illness or injury.
• Eligible employees are automatically enrolled and eligible immediately.Personal and Family health : Company offers three medical plan options based on geography;
• plus HSA and PSA plans are available based on eligibility, additional options include dental and vision plans.Company provides basic employee group life insurance and AD&D benefits;

additional voluntary life insurance for employee and family are available through Sun Life.WayForward powered by Dario : EAP Program combined with personalized mental health and wellbeing coaching.

LiveWell wellbeing program : credit incentive is available, up to $600 annually nutrition and fitness reimbursement, and access to the Virgin Pulse wellness platform.

Education : Tuition assistance offers eligible employees up to 100% reimbursement of tuition, books and fees up to $5250 per year, for courses related to the employee’s job or planned career development.

Last updated : 2024-07-22

Salary : $600 - $5,250