Field Service Utility Technician
Field Service Utility Technician
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10-08-2025
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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 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.
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!
Schedule:
Must be able to work days nights weekends and holidays if needed and be on-call on a rotating basis as required for emergency call-outs. Working in inclement weather may be required.
Day shift typically 7 am - 5:30 pm (4-10 work week) (Mon-Thurs or Tues-Fri) Weekends off
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 up-to-date 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 recession-proof careers out there. Woodard & Curran provides the chance to grow and develop a life-long career through hands-on 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 include:
- 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.
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. CDL is a plus.
- Must be able to lift or move up to 40 lbs on a regular basis.
- Successful candidates will be required to complete a DOT background check DOT pre-placement physical and DOT drug screen before employment.
$17 - $21 an hour
Depending on qualifications and experience.
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 contactBeth 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.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
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