Operations & Maintenance Technician - Wastewater

Woodard & Curran; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Holidays

Medical & dental insurance

Flexible spending account

Career growth

Licensure support

Job summary

Woodard & Curran is seeking an entry-level O&M Technician to join the Plymouth, MA team. You will assist with operations and maintenance of the wastewater treatment facility, collection system, and related equipment, contributing to daily process monitoring and compliance goals.

The role involves field and laboratory tasks, data gathering for reports, and adherence to safety and operating policies. A strong work ethic and willingness to learn are essential for career growth within the company.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates a strong work ethic and desire to learn.
• Experience operating/maintaining a wastewater treatment facility or an equivalent combination of work/education.
• Massachusetts Grade 3 license preferred or ability to obtain within a reasonable time frame.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, staff, and the public.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Familiarity with biological/chemical treatment processes with emphasis on laboratory analysis, record keeping and facility maintenance.
• Must be able to lift or move up to 40 lbs regularly.
• Background check, pre-placement physical and drug screen may be required.

Responsibilities

• Participates in daily operations and maintenance of the wastewater treatment facility as directed by the Plant/Project Manager.
• Participates in daily operations and maintenance of the collection system and components as directed by the Plant/Project Manager.
• Assists with preventative maintenance and repair of plant equipment.
• Performs daily site inspections and rounds.
• Gathers information for reports, including data for Monthly Operating Report.
• Coordinates with operations staff to follow policies and safety procedures.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Willingness to learn

Team collaboration

Oral and written communication

Tools

Wastewater operations software

Job description

Woodard & Curran is an employee-owned engineering, science, and operations firm dedicated to clean water, a safe environment, healthy communities, and happy people. We foster an inclusive, collaborative culture that supports professional growth, flexibility, and meaningful work, empowering our employees to make a lasting impact on our clients, communities, and the planet.

What will you be doing at Woodard & Curran?

This entry level O&M Technician position will make you part of a team that operates the Plymouth, MA Wastewater Treatment Facilities. Woodard & Curran O&M staff are responsible for the operation and maintenance of the wastewater treatment plants, collection systems, and ancillary equipment at these sites. Each day presents different challenges and learning opportunities as we work towards 100% compliance which is achieved by daily process monitoring and a comprehensive maintenance system. If you enjoy working outdoors protecting nature’s precious resource, water, then this position is for you. Woodard & Curran is dedicated to our employee’s growth and development and wants to help you on your career path.

This full-time position will assist the Facilities with operations and maintenance projects, general facility and grounds maintenance, laboratory analysis, record keeping, and process control.

Essential Duties include:

• Participates in the daily operations and maintenance of the wastewater treatment facility as directed by the Plant/Project Manager.
• Participates in the daily operations and maintenance of the collection system and all associated components as directed by the Plant/Project Manager.
• Assists with the preventative maintenance and repair of all plant related equipment.
• Daily inspections and rounds of the operating sites.
• Gathering information for report generation, including data for preparing the Monthly Operating Report.
• Coordinates with operations staff to ensure that established administrative, safety, and operating policies are followed.

Our operators participate in an “on call” rotation for plant coverage outside normal workday hours and shifts may include weekends. In addition, operators will be required to respond to emergency situations and work in inclement weather as needed. The general daily schedule is Monday – Friday, 7.00AM – 3.30PM and flexibility will be required.

Why would you choose Woodard & Curran?

• You would be offered a generous total rewards package:
• Competitive compensation.
• Excellent Benefits to include retirement, generous paid time off, holidays, medical & dental insurance, flexible spending account.
• Career growth.
• Support and reimbursement in earning, upgrading, and keeping your licenses and certifications within the industry. Bonus potential for obtaining next level licensure.

What will you need to succeed?

• A strong work ethic and the desire to learn
• Operation and maintenance experience at a wastewater treatment facility, or any equivalent combination of similar work experience and education.
• Massachusetts Grade 3 license preferred or the ability to obtain within a reasonable time frame
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, other personnel, and the general public.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Familiarity with biological/chemical treatment processes with particular aptitude for laboratory analysis, record keeping, and facility maintenance.
• 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, pre-placement physical and drug screen before employment.

$21 - $25 an hour

Depending on qualifications and experience.

Woodard & Curran offers a comprehensive benefits package. For more information about our benefits & workplace policies visit Benefit & Policy Information - Woodard & Curran.

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