Wastewater Operator

Winter Springs, FL - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 30 - 34

Posted on: 9 hours ago

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 reimburse employees in earning upgrading and keeping their licenses and certifications within the industry.

The Wastewater Operator regularly participates in the daily operations and maintenance of 2 Wastewater Treatment Facilities as directed by the Project Manager and Chief Operator. If you enjoy working outdoors protecting natures precious resource water then you will find this position challenging and rewarding. This position comes 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:

Tuesday Saturday 7:00am-3:00pm pm. Flexibility and extended shifts to meet the seasonal demands of the wastewater system. Reliable and dependable attendance is an essential function of the position. Availability for standby dutyand the ability to be on-call working evenings weekends and holidays as needed. Response to emergency events and alarm call-outs required as scheduled and required.

- On-call incentives offer $200 for the week you are on call (this is on a rotation).

- Compensation for being on call is 2hrs minimum paid for each call out received.

What you will be doing at Woodard & Curran

Monitor water production plant processes and equipment both manually and via SCADA automation adjusting as necessary to control their operation.
Perform water quality sampling testing and analysis to determine compliance with federal state and EPA standards.
Operate maintain control and perform routine repair of plant equipment including preventive maintenance duties.
Utilize software programs for maintenance work orders and maintain all necessary records.
Perform general maintenance duties of plant and other assigned duties.
Monitor and evaluate the operations of a large complex wastewater production facilities and its auxiliary systems; maintains plant log.
Reviews trends records and reports to maintain proper procedure and standards; collects and tabulates operational log data for regulatory agencies.
Recognize deviations or irregularities in the plant operation and maintenance; adjust the plant process and equipment in order to maintain the required quality standards of the federal state and county regulatory agencies.
Sample measure and test plant values such as pH chlorine residuals temperature levels and others; make corrections and adjustments; collect required samples for on and offsite analysis.
Collaborate with maintenance staff on specific projects; adjust or bypass job specific areas processes or equipment to ensure consistent water production plant integrity and safety.
Test monitor record evaluate troubleshoot and adjust the operation of plant emergency generator and auxiliary equipment.
Assist contractors and consultants with specific tasks.
Assist in preparing standard operating procedures.
Oversee Plant operations to remain in compliance of all Federal State County and City regulations and standards.
Ensure compliance with safety regulations and standard operating procedures.
Work around high voltage rotating equipment and various hazardous chemicals.
May assist Federal State and local regulators during plant compliance inspections.
Performs related work as required.

What you will need to succeed

High School Degree or Equivalent.
Valid Florida Drivers License required.
Must possess a valid State of Florida Class C Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators license.
A dual certification in Water and Wastewater will be an added benefit for qualifications.
Being able to make sound decisions in process control and follow instructions as well as following safety procedures.
Successful candidates will be required to complete a background check pre-placement physical and drug screen before employment.

$30 - $34 an hour

Pay range will depend on experience and licensure.

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 Securitys 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 read our entireAffirmative 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 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.

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