Operations & Maintenance Technician - Water/Wastewater - Evening Shift

NextGenEnergyJobs; Hillsboro (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Woodard & Curran is seeking an Operations & Maintenance Technician for the Water/Wastewater division on the Evening Shift in Illinois. The role supports operation and maintenance of municipal infrastructure, emphasizes safety, and requires effective communication with team members and the public.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, experience in O&M, and be capable of obtaining a water or wastewater license within a year.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or vocational training with mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation focus.
• Experience in operation and maintenance of municipal infrastructure.
• Ability to obtain Class “D” water or Class “4” wastewater license within 1 year.
• 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.
• Understanding of SCADA operations.
• Knowledge of computer applications and ability to use MS Teams, Outlook, Hach WIMS, Utility Cloud.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Skills

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

SCADA knowledge

Education

High school / vocational training with mechanical/electrical/instrumentation focus

Tools

MS Teams

Outlook

Hach WIMS

Utility Cloud

Job description

Operations & Maintenance Technician - Water/Wastewater - Evening Shift

Woodard & Curran is an employee-owned engineering, science, and operations firm dedicated to clean water, a safe environment, healthy communities, and happy people.

Requirements

• 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.