Industrial 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.

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.

In this Environmental Operator/Groundwater Technician role, you will regularly participate in the daily tasks involving the operations and maintenance of an Industrial Wastewater Treatment and Groundwater Extraction System as directed by the Plant Manager. You will play a key role in operating and maintaining collection pipelines, our distribution network, and all associated components, as well as performing preventative maintenance and repair of all plant equipment along with daily inspections and ground maintenance and landscaping.

Lastly, you will be responsible for performing data entry and report generation, including data for preparing the Monthly Operating Report and coordinating to ensure that other plant employees follow established administrative, safety, and operating policies while monitoring and controlling assigned tasks to ensure cost‑effective service to meet budget.

This role offers a unique schedule of four days on, three days off. You’ll work Sunday through Wednesday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with occasional adjustments to meet operational needs. After completing training, you’ll participate in a paid on‑call rotation to handle after‑hours calls.

• OSHA 40hr. HAZWOPER certification, or the ability to obtain within 2 months, a must.
• Connecticut Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator’s License Class 1 or the ability to obtain through the operator’s exam within 1 year, or reciprocity a must.
• A valid Connecticut motor vehicle operator’s license.
• Working knowledge of the principles, procedures, methods, equipment, materials, and tools employed in the operation' and maintenance of Wastewater Treatment and Groundwater extraction Systems.
• Thorough knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions involved in wastewater treatment work.
• Knowledge of computer applications and possess basic computer skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Successful candidates will be required to complete a background check, pre‑placement physical and drug screen before employment.

Salary: $22 - $26 an hour. Depending on qualifications and experience.

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

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

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

Woodard & Curran is an Equal Opportunity…