Wastewater Treatment 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.

The Hull, Massachusetts wastewater treatment facility is undergoing a comprehensive upgrade that will make it able to handle anything that the New England weather and seasonal population can throw h day presents different challenges and learning opportunities as we strive to maintain compliance and produce the highest quality effluent for Hull while upgrades happen concurrently. Woodard & Curran is dedicated to our employees’ growth and development and wants to help you move further along in your career path.

In this Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator/ Mechanic role, you will be directly involved with Facility Operations and general maintenance of equipment at the Hull Wastewater Treatment Facility. Work is performed in a safe and professional manner by following established safety, operating, and emergency response procedures.

Schedule: Monday – Friday 7:00am – 3:30pm, with rotating weekends, and be a part of the on‑call operator rotation. In addition, operators will be required to respond to any emergency situations and work in inclement weather as needed.

• Daily operations and maintenance at the wastewater treatment facility and the pump stations as directed by the Project Manager.
• Operation of assigned treatment, mechanical, and electrical equipment and other similarly related facility components and equipment.
• Performing preventive maintenance activities as scheduled, including inspections of remote pump stations and their equipment.
• Competent in corrective maintenance best practices and scheduling.

• Applicant must possess a valid Massachusetts Driver’s License.
• Massachusetts Wastewater Treatment Plant Grade 3 Certification is preferred, but W&C is willing to train the right, enthusiastic candidate.
• Preferred minimum of three years’ of related experience in the installation, maintenance and repair of mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation equipment, or other mechanical concerns, such as HVAC or auto/truck repair.
• Familiar with computers (Excel, Word, HACH WIMS, etc.), including report generation.
• Must have the ability to establish effective working relationships with other employees.
• Successful candidates will be required to complete a background check, pre‑placement physical, and drug screen before employment.

$23 - $30 an hour

Depending on qualifications and experience.

• 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 8 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.
  • Well‑being:
    Dario Mind assistance program combined with personalized mental health and wellbeing resources.

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