Wastewater Operator - shift

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.

The Operator under direction of the Assistant Project Manager and Project Manager will perform daily operations and maintenance activities at the treatment facilities and pump stations, with supervision, operations/monitoring/maintenance, and housekeeping of the facilities in accordance with contract requirements.

• The operation and monitoring of the Pumping station and the satellite pumping stations and all associated components.
• Monitor the SCADA system.
• Daily inspection of facility.
• Maintaining communications with project personnel.
• Preventive maintenance activities and data entry and report generation, including data for preparing the Monthly Operating Report.
• Monitor and control assigned tasks to ensure cost-effective service to meet budget, and will serve as an integral team member with the project staff and management.
• Comply with all company Health and Safety procedures and policies.
• Coordinate with plant personnel, ensuring that other facility employees follow established administrative, safety, operating, and maintenance policies.

• Operators work a 12‑hour shift that covers a 2‑week cycle as illustrated below:
  Overtime for any hours over 40.
• Week 1 – Saturday:
  Midnight‑Noon, Sunday:
  Midnight‑Noon, Off Monday and Tuesday, Wednesday:
  Midnight‑Noon, Thursday:
  Midnight‑Noon, Friday Off - Total Hours 48 (8 hours OT and time and a half)
• Week 2 – Saturday and Sunday Off, Monday:
  Midnight‑Noon, Tuesday:
  Midnight‑Noon, Wednesday and Thursday Off, Friday:
  Noon‑Midnight - Total Hours 36

• Must possess proficiency with computers, including an ability to work with: SCADA, Microsoft Word, Excel, Maintenance Management Programs, and other site specific systems.
• High School Graduate or Equivalent.
• A minimum of five years of professional experience in the operation and maintenance of a water or wastewater treatment facility is desired.
• Possess and maintain, a minimum of a Massachusetts Grade 4M Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator’s License.
• Valid Massachusetts Driver's License required.
• Successful candidates will be required to complete a background check, pre-placement physical and drug screen before employment.

$25 - $33 an hour

Depending on qualifications and experience.

Retirement Savings:

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401(k) Pre-tax or Roth Contributions: The company matches 100% of the first 3% of salary contributed

Time away from work:

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Observed holidays: Choose up to 9 holidays to observe annually

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Vacation: Accrued based on years of experience and calculated on hours worked

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Sick time: Paid sick time for non‑work related illness or injury.

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Parental leave
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Up to 80 hours of Paid Parental Leave for child bonding

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Disability: Paid short and long term disability

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Health
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Medical plan options; plus dental and vision plans.

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Life
:
Basic employee group life insurance and AD&D benefits; additional voluntary life insurance for employees and families is available through Sun Life.

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Wellbeing: Dario Mind assistance program combined with personalized mental health and wellbeing resources.

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.

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