Dual Certified Water And Wastewater Operator

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.

About Woodard & Curran

With hundreds of certified operators across the country, supported by engineers, scientists, and regulatory experts, Woodard & Curran quickly tackles complex operational challenges, ensuring that treatment plants run efficiently and remain in compliance with regulations. We also offer reimbursement for employees to earn, upgrade, and maintain their licenses and certifications within the industry.

Who we are looking for:

We are growing, and we are looking for qualified Dual Certified Operators near LaBelle, Florida!

As a Dual Certified Operator, you will play a crucial role in the daily operations and maintenance of both the Water and Wastewater Treatment facilities, under the guidance of the Project Manager.

This position is eligible for a $2,000.00 sign-on bonus.

Schedule: Monday- Friday 8:00am- 5:00pm, alternating on-call responsibility.

What you will be doing at Woodard & Curran:

• Monitor water and wastewater treatment plant processes and equipment, both manually and through SCADA automation, adjusting as necessary to control operations.
• Oversee remote pump stations with inspections and daily sampling as required.
• Perform water quality sampling, testing, and analysis to ensure compliance with federal, state, Operate, maintain, control, and perform routine repairs on plant equipment, including preventive maintenance tasks.
• Utilize software systems for maintenance work orders and maintain accurate records.
• Perform general maintenance and housekeeping duties to ensure a clean and safe working environment.

What you need to succeed:

• High School Degree or equivalent.
• Valid Florida Driver's License.
• Must possess a valid State of Florida Class "C" Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator license and a Class "C" Drinking Water Operator license.
• Additional certifications, such as Collections or Distribution certifications, are a plus.
• Ability to make sound decisions in process control, follow instructions, and adhere to safety procedures.
• Candidates must be able to pass a background check, pre-placement physical, and drug screen.

$30 - $40 an hour

Depending on qualifications and experience. This position is eligible for overtime and on-call compensation. Operators with dual certifications and significant experience will be compensated at the higher end of the scale.

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 9 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Woodard & Curran is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply. We are committed to ensuring our employment practices are non-discriminatory and based solely on job-related factors.

If you have a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to apply, please contact Beth Sweitzer.

Inclusion & Belonging

We welcome individuals from all backgrounds to apply, as we believe that different perspectives and experiences enrich our workplace and enhance our ability to serve our clients and communities effectively.

At Woodard & Curran, we are committed to fostering a respectful and inclusive work environment. We understand that the best solutions for our clients and communities come from a culture that nurtures the success and growth of all employees. As an employee-owned organization, our dedication to fostering growth, access and opportunity empowers us to serve our clients effectively and advance our mission of making a positive impact on the world. Our success is rooted in supporting our team members to reach their full potential, enabling us to deliver the most innovative, sound and effective solutions to improve our communities around us.

Non-Solicitation Disclosure:

Please be advised that we do not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from recruitment agencies. Any resumes or candidate profiles submitted without a signed contract in place will be considered unsolicited and will not be eligible for any referral fees. Recruitment agencies must have a valid, signed agreement with our company prior to following the submission process to consider potential candidates.