Wastewater Treatment Operator

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Participate in the comprehensive upgrade of the Hull wastewater treatment facility while ensuring high compliance and effluent quality amidst ongoing construction.
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. The Hull, Massachusetts wastewater treatment facility is undergoing a comprehensive upgrade that will make it able to handle anything that the New England weather and seasonal population can throw at it.  Each day presents different challenges and learning opportunities as we strive to maintain compliance and produce the highest quality effluent for Hull while upgrades happen concurrently. Woodard & Curran is dedicated to our employees’ growth and development and wants to help you move further along in your career path.    In this Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator/ Mechanic role, you will be directly involved with Facility Operations and general maintenance of equipment at the Hull Wastewater Treatment Facility. Work is performed in a safe and professional manner by following established safety, operating, and emergency response procedures.  Schedule: Monday – Friday 7:00am – 3:30pm, with rotating weekends, and be a part of the on-call operator rotation. In addition, operators will be required to respond to any emergency situations and work in inclement weather as needed. Typical responsibilities include:
  • Daily operations and maintenance at the wastewater treatment facility and the pump stations as directed by the Project Manager.
  • Operation of assigned treatment, mechanical, and electrical equipment and other similarly related facility components and equipment.  
  • Performing preventive maintenance activities as scheduled, including inspections of remote pump stations and their equipment.
  • Competent in corrective maintenance best practices and scheduling.
  • What will you need to succeed?
  • Applicant must possess a valid Massachusetts Driver’s License.
  • Massachusetts Wastewater Treatment Plant Grade 3 Certification is preferred, but W&C is willing to train the right, enthusiastic candidate.
  • Preferred minimum of three years’ of related experience in the installation, maintenance and repair of mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation equipment, or other mechanical concerns, such as HVAC or auto/truck repair. 
  • Familiar with computers (Excel, Word, HACH WIMS, etc.), including report generation
  • Must have the ability to establish effective working relationships with other employees.
  • Successful candidates will be required to complete a background check, pre-placement physical, and drug screen before employment.
  • 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 8 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.
     
    E-Verify Participation
    Woodard & Curran participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s E-Verify program to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. As part of this process, we display the required Notice of E-Verify Participation and Right to Work posters. To view the Right to Work and E-Verify Posters combined posters, click here.

    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.  To read our entire Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement, click here. To view the EEOC Workplace Discrimination is Illegal poster and supplement, click here.
     
    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. As an employee-owned organization, our dedication to fostering growth, access and opportunity empowers us to serve our clients effectively and advance our mission of making a positive impact on the world. Our success is rooted in supporting our team members to reach their full potential, enabling us to deliver the most innovative, sound and effective solutions to improve our communities around us.
     
    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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    $23 – $30 per hour
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