Lead Collections Utility Technician

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.

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?

As a Lead Collections Utility Technician, you will be inspecting, evaluating and repairing sanitary sewer manholes as well as performing various repairs to manhole structures and pipe repairs. You will be leading a crew of 6 employees and may have two crew at the same time. You will also be welding and fabricating parts and tools, repairing water and sewer mains, assisting with responding to and resolving customer complaints. Lastly, you will assist in locating, and inspecting new lines, and other related duties.

Schedule: Monday- Friday: 7:30 am to 4:00 pm

Summer hours: Monday- Friday 6:30 am to 3:00 pm.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Organizing and managing materials to ensure efficient workflow.
• Setting daily, weekly, and monthly tasks for the crew to meet project deadlines.
• Completing necessary paperwork to adhere to compliance guidelines.
• Responding to emergency repairs and customer concerns outside of regular working hours.
• Assisting other departments to address emerging needs and ensure seamless operations.

What will you need to succeed?

• Positive attitude and work ethic.
• High School graduate or equivalent. A mechanical/technical/vocational school background or experience is a plus.
• Missouri Collections License Class D minimum or ability to get in 6 months (or wastewater class D license)
• Class A CDL with Air Brakes.
• NASSCO (National Association of Sewer Service Companies) certification, or the ability to obtain within the first 6 months.
• The ability to perform manual labor. Must be able to lift or move up to 40 pounds on a regular basis.
• Minimum of 3-year relevant experience or combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Knowledge of the repair and maintenance of wastewater collection systems.
• Knowledge of the operation and preventative maintenance of a variety of equipment.
• Skilled in the use of a variety of hand and power tools.
• Skilled in oral and written communication.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Word and Word.
• Participate in an on-call rotation and to work in all types of weather.
• Successful candidates will be required to complete a DOT background check, DOT pre-placement physical and drug screen before employment.

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

May stand, walk, or move 6 to 8 hours daily.May sit for 1 to 3 hours daily.May perform work in confined spaces.May require wearing a respirator while performing some tasks.May perform operations and maintenance functions requiring manual dexterity and precision movements, continuous or repetitive arm and hand movements, grasping movements, and occasional forceful exertion.Exert moderate, though not constant physical effort, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, bending, and reaching, climbing stairs and ladders.May lift, carry, push/pull objects and materials: regularly up to 40 pounds.Perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, odor, depth and visual cues or signals.

$31.50 - $36 an hour

Depending on qualifications and experience.

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.