Field Service Technician - Wastewater Collections and Water Distribution Systems
Field Service Technician - Wastewater Collections and Water Distribution Systems
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24-04-2025
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Job Description
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 employeeowned 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. Thats how we make a difference to our clients people and the planet.
What you will be doing at Woodard & Curran:
The City of Groveland is one of the most rapidly growing cities in Florida known as The City of Natural Charm and Unlimited Possibilities. As a Field Service Technician you will be responsible for the operation and maintenance of wastewater collection and water distribution systems with remote pump station equipment valves piping lift stations and water meters. If you enjoy working outdoors protecting natures precious resource water then you will find this position challenging and rewarding. This is an entry level position with the opportunity for upward mobility to advance your career in the utility field. Woodard & Curran is dedicated to our employees growth and development and wants to help you on your career path!
Why a career in water and wastewater treatment
Making an impact!
Everyone needs clean water for drinking cooking cleaning bathing.. even to flush the toilet! Providing high quality water to your community allows you to make a significant impact not only on the environment but in the lives of your neighbors family and friends. The ability to turn on your faucet knowing that clean water will always come out is a luxury that we have come to expect.
State of the art technology!
Like all things the way we treat our water changes with the times. Much of the process involves using uptodate technology that allows you to learn a variety of digital platforms. This assists us in keeping a treatment facility running efficiently and accurately in order to meet compliance standards that are put in place for producing a safe product.
Career Stability!
The need for clean water will never go away which makes this one of the most recessionproof careers out there. Woodard & Curran provides the chance to grow and develop a lifelong career through handson learning assistance and rewards for achieving treatment licenses additional continuing education in the industry and opportunities for advancement all the way from intern to senior level managers!
Responsibilities:
- Preventative & Corrective Maintenance on lift stations and their assets (generators/auxiliary pumps) including inspections.
- Servicing the Vacuum station (a collection system that relies on vacuum suction to transport sewage from homes within the neighborhood) is different from the typical gravity/force main sewer system.
- Fix & repair leaks to water reclaim and force mains as they arise.
- Installs and changes out water and reuse meters.
- Perform meter reads.
- Work with Utility billing and customer service relations.
- City hall generates work orders whether this is turn on or turn offs for accounts.
- Flushes hydrants maintenance exercises valves and performs pressure tests of fire hydrants.
- Service backflows (if the license is obtained).
- Work with GIS for locates.
- Operates various heavy and light equipment including backhoes crane truck vac trucks etc.
Schedule:
- Must be able to work days and some weekends if needed and be oncall on a rotating basis as required for emergency callouts. Working in inclement weather may be required.
- Day shift typically 7:00am 5:30 pm 410 work week) (MonThurs or TuesFri) Weekends off
- 9 paid holidays
- 2 floating holidays
What you will need to Succeed!
- Graduation from a standard high school or vocational school including or supplemented by courses in mechanical electrical and instrumentation maintenance.
- Experience in the operation and maintenance of pumps compressors and plumbing fixtures preferred.
- Basic mechanical troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to repair pumping equipment and control switches.
- Experience with wastewater and water transfer systems a plus!
- Water Distribution License issued by the state of Florida or the ability to obtain within 1 year.
- Must possess a valid FL drivers license and a safe driving record.
- 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 preplacement physical and drug screen before employment.
$16 $23 an hour
Depending on qualifications and experience.
Benefits & Wellbeing
Retirement Savings:
401(k) Pretax or Roth Contributions: The 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 their own contributions and any employer matching contributions.
Time away from work:
Vacation time is provided to full and parttime regular employees. Vacation is accrued based on the 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 nonwork related illness injury or medical procedure.
Woodard & Curran provides up to 80 hours of Paid Parental Leave for child bonding in a 12month period.
Companypaid short and longterm disability insurance from Sun Life to assist with replacing a portion of your income in the event of nonjobrelated illness or injury. Eligible employees are automatically enrolled and eligible immediately.
Coverage and support for your needs and wellbeing:
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.
The company provides basic employee group life insurance and AD&D benefits; additional voluntary life insurance for employees and families is available through Sun Life.
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 employees job or planned career development.
Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Statement
Woodard & Curran is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply.We are committed to ensuring our employment practices are nondiscriminatory and based solely on jobrelated factors. To read our entireAffirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement click here. To view theWorkplace Discrimination Is Illegal poster and supplement click here.
If you have a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to apply please contactBeth Sweitzer.
Diversity Equity & Inclusion
We value diversity equity and inclusion and encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.
Woodard & Curran believe that complex teams working together in an equitable inclusive space provide the best opportunity for achieving our vision of clean water a safe environment healthy communities and happy people. Our success is tied to a culture that embraces our differences so everyone can bring their whole authentic selves to work. When our people are supported to reach their full potential we provide the most innovative sound and effective solutions.
NonSolicitation 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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