Operator Trainee - Wastewater Treatment

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.   What would you be doing at Woodard & Curran? Woodard & Curran is growing, and we are looking to mentor and train someone who is hoping to jumpstart their career in the Industrial wastewater treatment industry! This role is based in Crossville, TN and is a great opportunity for a recent high school or college graduate, as well as someone looking for a mid-career shift. The Operator in Training regularly participates in the daily operations and maintenance of the Industrial wastewater treatment facility as directed by the Project Manager. Employees who join Woodard & Curran’s staff find a culture that is welcoming, supportive, and empowering. This role requires someone who is self-motivated who takes pride in their work and is looking to pursue a career in the wastewater treatment industry.  In this role, we will provide you with the opportunity to not only give back to the environment, but to the community that you are serving in Crossville, TN. 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! 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 in a laboratory environment 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.     Schedule: Tuesday to Tuesday 7:00pm – 5:00am working a week on and a week off. Participates in an on-call rotation on weekends, holidays and outside normal workday hours. Will be required to respond to emergency or unpredicted situations. What would you need to succeed?

High school diploma or equivalent.

Although not required, we encourage all of our operators to obtain a State of Tennessee wastewater treatment license, which comes with opportunities for a bonus, pay raise, and career advancement. We welcome candidates who are motivated to grow in the field and have the ability to become licensed.

1-3 years’ experience in the water treatment and distribution industry preferred but will consider other related experience.

Working knowledge of the principles, procedures, methods, equipment, materials, and tools employed in the operation' and maintenance of Wastewater Treatment and Collection Systems.

Basic computer skills are desirable.

Knowledge or ability to learn the hazards and safety precautions involved in wastewater treatment work.

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Must be able to lift or move up to 40 lbs. on a regular basis.

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 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.