Job Description

Water Treatment 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 teams that encourage collaboration in an 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. This commitment enables us to make a meaningful impact on our clients, communities, 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.

Woodard & Curran is growing, and we are looking for qualified Water Treatment Operators in Lisbon, Maine! The Water Operator regularly participates in the daily operations and maintenance of the Water Treatment and Distribution facilities as directed by the Project Manager. Employees who join Woodard & Curran's staff find a culture that is welcoming, supportive, and empowering.

Responsibilities:

Each day presents different challenges and learning opportunities as we work towards maintaining 100% compliance which is achieved by daily process monitoring and a comprehensive maintenance system. If you enjoy working outdoors protecting nature's precious resource, water, then this position is for you. Woodard & Curran is dedicated to our employees' growth and development and wants to help you on your career path.

Regularly participates in the daily operations and maintenance of the Water Treatment Systems as directed by the Project Manager. Participates in an on-call rotation on weekends, holidays and outside normal workday hours. Will be required to respond to emergencies or unpredicted situations.

What You Will Need To Succeed

• 2+ years' experience working in a water or wastewater treatment and/or distribution environment.
• A valid State of Maine motor vehicle operator's license.
• Must possess a minimum of a Maine Class 1 Operator-in-Training Treatment and/or Class 1 Operator-in-Training Distribution Operator Licenses and possess the ability to acquire Maine Class 2 Full Treatment and Class 2 Distribution Operator Licenses the within 2 years.
• 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.

Why Would You Choose Woodard & Curran?

• You would be offered a generous total rewards package:
• Competitive compensation.
• Excellent Benefits to include retirement, 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.

$28 - $33 an hour

Pay range depends upon experience and certification levels.

Employee Support & Benefits:

Retirement Savings: 401(k) Pre-tax or Roth Contributions: The company matches 100% of the first 3% of salary contributed

Time away from work: Observed holidays: Choose up to 9 holidays to observe annually Vacation: Accrued based on years of experience and calculated on hours worked Sick time: Paid sick time for non-work related illness or injury. Parental leave: Up to 80 hours of Paid Parental Leave for child bonding

Coverage and support for your needs and well-being: Disability: Paid short and long term disability Health: Medical plan options; plus dental and vision plans. Life: Basic employee group life insurance and AD&D benefits; additional voluntary life insurance for employees and families is available through Sun Life. Wellbeing: DarioMind assistance program combined with personalized mental health and wellbeing resources.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Woodard & Curran is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply. We are committed to ensuring our employment practices are non-discriminatory and based solely on job-related factors.

If you have a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to apply, please contact Beth Sweitzer.

Inclusion & Belonging: We welcome individuals from all backgrounds to apply, as we believe that different perspectives and experiences enrich our workplace and enhance our ability to serve our clients and communities effectively. At Woodard & Curran, we are committed to fostering a respectful and inclusive work environment. We understand that the best solutions for our clients and communities come from a culture that nurtures the success and growth of all employees.

Non-Solicitation Disclosure: Please be advised that we do not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from recruitment agencies. Any resumes or candidate profiles submitted without a signed contract in place will be considered unsolicited and will not be eligible for any referral fees. Recruitment agencies must have a valid, signed agreement with our company prior to following the submission process to consider potential candidates.

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