Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator - 12-Hour Shift | Midnight-Noon

What would you be doing at Woodard & Curran?

As an Operator, you’ll join a team responsible for the daily operation and maintenance of our main CSO detention and treatment facility, as well as remote monitoring of the treatment facility and pump stations.

Working under the direction of the Assistant Project Manager and Project Manager, you’ll work alongside a team of operators to support the operations, monitoring, maintenance, and housekeeping of the facilities.

Pay $26-$34 per hour, depending on experience.

Overtime is paid for any hours worked over 40.

Operators work 12-hour shifts on a two-week rotating cycle

• Week 1
• Saturday: Midnight-Noon
• Sunday: Midnight-Noon
• Monday & Tuesday: Off
• Wednesday: Midnight-Noon
• Thursday: Midnight-Noon
• Friday: Off
• Total: 48 hours, including 8 hours of overtime paid at time and a half
• Week 2
• Saturday & Sunday: Off
• Monday: Midnight-Noon
• Tuesday: Midnight-Noon
• Wednesday & Thursday: Off
• Friday: Noon-Midnight
• Total: 36 hours

Your day-to-day will include

• Operating and monitoring the main CSO detention and treatment facility, satellite pumping stations, and all associated components.
• Monitoring the SCADA system.
• Conducting daily facility inspections.
• Maintaining communication with project personnel.
• Performing preventive maintenance, data entry, and report generation, including data for the Monthly Operating Report.
• Monitoring and controlling assigned tasks to ensure cost-effective service while serving as an integral member of the project team alongside staff and management.
• Complying with all company Health and Safety procedures and policies.
• Coordinating with plant personnel to ensure other facility employees follow established administrative, safety, operating, and maintenance policies.

What will you need to succeed?

• Proficiency with computers, including SCADA, Microsoft Word, Excel, maintenance management programs, and other site-specific systems.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• We're open to various levels of experience; however, a minimum of 3 to 5 years of professional experience operating and maintaining a water or wastewater treatment facility is preferred.
• At minimum, candidates must possess a Massachusetts Grade 4M Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator's License.
• A valid Massachusetts driver's license is required
• Successful candidates will be required to complete a background check, pre-placement physical and drug screen before employment.

Why choose Woodard & Curran?

• At W&C, we want you to build more than a job.
• We want you to build a career.
• Our total rewards package includes:

• Competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, including retirement, medical and dental coverage, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, and paid time off that recognizes applicable industry experience.
• The opportunity to become an employee-owner through our ESOP once eligible and share in the long-term success of the company.
• Clear opportunities for career growth, advancement, and increased responsibility.
• Company support and reimbursement for maintaining and advancing your water and wastewater licenses and industry certifications.
• Certification bonuses when you achieve qualifying new or higher-level licensure.
• Eligibility for an annual project bonus, based on position.
• Cross-training across facilities, treatment processes, equipment, and operational responsibilities to help you become a more versatile and technically capable operator.

Pay and benefits

Woodard & Curran offers a comprehensive benefits package. For more information about our benefits & workplace policies visit Benefit & Policy Information - Woodard & Curran.