Water & Wastewater Operator — On-Call $200/Week

Woodard & Curran; City of Troy (NY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Woodard & Curran is seeking an Operator to support the operation and maintenance of two wastewater facilities, 14 wastewater lift stations, and 12 drinking water well sites. Dual certification is preferred but not required.

This hands-on role offers variety, with SCADA monitoring, water quality testing, preventive maintenance, and ground-keeping duties. On-call weeks pay an extra $200, and eligibility for licensure-based pay depends on licensure levels.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Missouri Class "C" Drinking Water license and/or Class "A" Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator license. Dual certification in water and wastewater is preferred, but not required.
• A valid Missouri driver's license.
• DOT medical card is preferred, but not required.
• Ability to make sound process-control decisions, follow procedures, and work safely.
• Experience with preventive maintenance, asset management, equipment reliability, or process improvement programs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily plant inspections and operational rounds.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot plant equipment and perform preventive maintenance.
• Collect water quality samples and perform testing and analysis to support compliance with federal, state, and EPA standards.
• Monitor treatment processes and make process-control adjustments using SCADA through remote access.
• Use asset management software to manage maintenance work orders and maintain operational records.
• Inspect and maintain wastewater lift stations, including cleaning wet wells and pulling pumps for repair and maintenance.
• Help maintain facility grounds and the overall appearance of our sites, including mowing, washing buildings, and spraying weeds.
• Work closely with fellow operators and staff to share responsibilities and keep operations running smoothly.
• Follow company safety policies and procedures.

Skills

Process control

Preventive maintenance

Asset management

Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Woodard & Curran is seeking an Operator to support the operation and maintenance of two wastewater facilities, 14 wastewater lift stations, and 12 drinking water well sites. Dual certification is preferred but not required.

This hands-on role offers variety, with SCADA monitoring, water quality testing, preventive maintenance, and ground-keeping duties. On-call weeks pay an extra $200, and eligibility for licensure-based pay depends on licensure levels.