Woodard & Curran · 4 weeks ago
Grade 2 Wastewater Treatment Operator
Adelanto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$37/hr - $42/hr
5+ years expWoodard & Curran is a national engineering, science, and operations firm focused on clean water and environmental issues. They are seeking a Grade 2 Wastewater Treatment Operator to oversee wastewater processing, ensure compliance with health standards, and maintain treatment plant operations.
Environmental Consulting
Responsibilities
Ensure permit compliance with environmental and public health & safety standards. This includes monitoring plant conditions and executing process control changes, as needed, to optimize treatment efficiency
Operate valves, pumps, and automated controls to regulate the flow of wastewater throughout the treatment plant
Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on a variety of treatment plant equipment, such as electric motors, electric powered pumps, air compressors, emergency systems, pressure and flow regulators, analyzers, chemical feed systems, and aeration blowers
Monitor, observe, and interpret operating conditions and performance and initiate corrective action
Review and analyze automated information and control system data
Perform laboratory and process tests and interpret results to optimize plant performance and makes appropriate process control changes
Maintain accurate records, including calculating flow rates and the daily use of chemicals, gauge and meter readings, and completing required monthly inspections
Use a variety of hand and power tools and laboratory testing equipment
Perform a variety of custodial and housekeeping duties
Provide direction and training to less experienced staff related to plant operations
Participate in emergency response
Perform other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Possess and maintain, as a minimum, a valid California Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator's Certification (grade 2 or higher) by the California SWRCB
Proficiency with computers and mobile devices, including an ability to work with: SCADA, Microsoft Word, Excel, Maintenance Management Programs, and other site-specific systems
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Applicant must possess a valid CA Class C Driver's License
Successful candidates will be required to complete a background check, pre-placement physical and drug screen before employment
A self-motivated, positive, can-do attitude!
Preferred
Minimum of five years of professional experience in the operation and maintenance of a water or wastewater treatment facility is desired
Benefits
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: 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: DarioMind assistance program combined with personalized mental health and wellbeing resources.
Company
Woodard & Curran
Woodard & Curran is an integrated science, engineering, and operations firm that provides water and environmental services.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$7.14M2021-09-24Series Unknown· $7.14M
Leadership Team
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Alyson Watson
Chief Executive Officer
Frank Cavaleri
Vice President
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