Wastewater Treatment Operator
Winter Springs, FL - USA
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.
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.
Mutual Dispute Resolution (MDR)
As part of our commitment to a fair and respectful workplace Woodard & Curran uses aMutual Dispute Resolution (MDR)to help resolve most employment-related concerns efficiently and consistently.
What this means:
- MDR applies to both you and the Company
- Most workplace-related disputes are resolved throughbinding arbitration rather than court proceedings
- Certain exceptions are outlined in the full agreement
AS PART OF THE APPLICATION PROCESS YOULL BE REQUIRED TO REVIEW AND ACKNOWLEDGE THE MDR.
Review the full agreement here:Mutual Dispute Resolution Agreement
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.
Workplace Information
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.
View required Right to Work and E-Verify posters here.
Equal Employment Opportunity & Accessibility
Woodard & Curran is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to non-discrimination and make employment decisions based on job-related factors. Individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process please contact Beth Sweitzer.
View our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
View the Workplace Discrimination is Illegal poster
Inclusion & Belonging
We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and believe diverse perspectives strengthen our ability to serve clients and communities.
As an employee-owned company we are committed to fostering a respectful and inclusive environment where employees can grow contribute fully and deliver meaningful impact.
Recruitment Agency Policy
We do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Submissions without a signed agreement in place will be considered unsolicited and not eligible for referral fees.
Text Message Communication Notice:
To support an efficient hiring process we may send brief SMS updates or reminders. You may opt out at any time by replying STOP.
Terms Privacy & Use of AI in Hiring
Woodard & Curran Terms of Use
Woodard & Curran Privacy Statement
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support aspects of the hiring process (e.g. application review or resume screening). These tools assist our team but do not replace human decision-making. All final hiring decisions are made by people.