Operations & Maintenance Technician - Water/Wastewater - Evening Shift

Woodardcurran; Hillsboro (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Woodard & Curran is seeking an Operations & Maintenance Technician to operate and maintain water and wastewater plants, remote pump stations, and related equipment, including meter reading and basic electrical troubleshooting. Schedule: Sunday–Thursday, 2:00pm–10:00pm, with overtime and on-call rotations for emergencies.

Qualifications include high school or vocational training in mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation maintenance; experience with municipal infrastructure; a valid IL

Qualifications

• High school or vocational training in mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation maintenance.
• Experience operating and maintaining municipal infrastructure.
• Commitment to safety policies and procedures.
• Ability to work with superiors, staff, and the public.
• Valid IL driver’s license with a safe driving record.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs regularly.
• Ability to obtain Class D water or Class 4 wastewater license within 1 year.
• Understanding of SCADA operations.
• Knowledge of MS Teams, Outlook, Hach WIMS, Utility Cloud.
• Effective written and verbal communication.
• Background check, pre-placement physical and drug screen required.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain water and wastewater plants and remote pump stations.
• Perform meter reading and basic electrical system troubleshooting.
• Respond to emergencies and participate in on-call rotations.
• Work Sunday–Thursday evening shift, with overtime opportunities.

Skills

Safety compliance

Communication skills

Mechanical repair

SCADA knowledge

MS Teams / Outlook

Driver's license

Education

High school or vocational training in mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation maintenance

Tools

Hach WIMS

Utility Cloud

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.

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?

The Operations & Maintenance Technician is responsible for the operation and maintenance of water plant, wastewater treatment plant and remote pump station equipment, including some distribution and collection system maintenance and meter reading, as directed by the Project Manager. Must be able to perform all required laboratory analysis and make operational changes to treatment plant(s). Must possess solid mechanical repair skills while providing mechanical and basic electrical system troubleshooting and repair of pumping equipment and control switches. Working in inclement weather may be required.

Schedule: Sunday - Thursday, Evening shift: 2:00pm - 10:00pm. Opportunity for overtime. Participates in an on-call rotation on weekends, holidays, and outside normal workday hours. Will be required to respond to emergency or unpredicted situations.

• Graduation from high school or vocational school, including or supplemented by courses in mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation maintenance.
• Experience in the operation and maintenance of municipal infrastructure.
• Must demonstrate safe working practices and adhere to safety policies and procedures.
• Capability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, current staff members, and the general public.
• Must possess a valid IL driver’s license and a safe driving record.
• Must be able to lift or move up to 40 lbs on a regular basis.
• Ability to acquire Class “D” water or Class “4” wastewater license within 1 year.
• Understanding of SCADA operations.
• Knowledge of computer applications, and ability to use & learn various software programs (MS Teams, Outlook, Hach WIMS, Utility Cloud)
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Successful candidates will be required to complete a background check, pre-placement physical and drug screen before employment.

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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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.

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