Grade 2 Wastewater Treatment Operator

Adelanto, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 37 - 42

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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 will you be doing at Woodard & Curran

We have an immediate opening for a minimum of a Grade 2 Wastewater Treatment Operator in Adelanto California. This position is based at the wastewater treatment plant serving the entire community including all citizens and businesses. The diversity of this project presents unique and on-going opportunities for learning development and growth. If you enjoy working outdoors protecting natures 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.

In this role you will work under the direct or general supervision of the Lead Operator and Plant Manager. The applicant will learn and perform a variety of operational duties to control the processing of wastewater and effluent. Regulating influent and effluent flows within the system; monitoring the operation of a variety of wastewater treatment plant equipment assisting with basic laboratory testing sample collection and performing other related duties as assigned. You will also perform preventative/corrective maintenance in support of the wastewater treatment plant.

Schedule: Five 8hr. shifts (6am to 2:30pm/Mon-Fri) after onboarding and training. Required to work rotating standby/on call including weekends. A $200 stipend will be provided for on-call time.

Additional Responsibilities Include:

Ensure permit compliance with environmental and public health & safety standards. This includes monitoring plant conditions and executing process control changes as needed to optimize treatment efficiency.
Operate valves pumps and automated controls to regulate the flow of wastewater throughout the treatment plant.
Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on a variety of treatment plant equipment such as electric motors electric powered pumps air compressors emergency systems pressure and flow regulators analyzers chemical feed systems and aeration blowers.
Monitor observe and interpret operating conditions and performance and initiate corrective action.
Review and analyze automated information and control system data.
Perform laboratory and process tests and interpret results to optimize plant performance and makes appropriate process control changes.
Maintain accurate records including calculating flow rates and the daily use of chemicals gauge and meter readings and completing required monthly inspections.
Use a variety of hand and power tools and laboratory testing equipment.
Perform a variety of custodial and housekeeping duties.
Provide direction and training to less experienced staff related to plant operations.
Participate in emergency response.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

What You Will Need To Succeed:

A self-motivated positive can-do attitude!
Possess and maintain as a minimum a valid California Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators Certification (grade 2 or higher) by the California SWRCB.
Minimum of five years of professional experience in the operation and maintenance of a water or wastewater treatment facility is desired.
Proficiency with computers and mobile devices including an ability to work with: SCADA Microsoft Word Excel Maintenance Management Programs and other site-specific systems.
High School Diploma or Equivalent.
Applicant must possess a valid CA Class C Drivers License.
Successful candidates will be required to complete a background check pre-placement physical and drug screen before employment.

$37 - $42 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.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.