Woodard & Curran · 10 hours ago
Water Treatment Operations & Maintenance Technician
Defiance, MO
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$27/hr - $29.50/hrWoodard & Curran is a national engineering, science, and operations firm focused on clean water and environmental solutions. The Water Treatment Operations & Maintenance Technician will participate in the daily maintenance and operations of the Water Treatment Plant facility, ensuring compliance with regulations and performing preventive and corrective maintenance.
Environmental Consulting
Responsibilities
Monitors plant operations to ensure adherence to all State and Federal regulations
Collects and analyzes samples from water treatment and TSS samples
Responds to emergency situations as required or in accordance with emergency operations plan
Maintains and keeps current State operator’s license
Maintains stock of chemicals used
Performs all work in compliance with established safety standards
Performs minor and major repair and maintenance to plant and equipment
Is able to wear a respirator
Operates and maintains chemical feed equipment; calculates chemical feed rates
Maintains and monitors clear well and treatment basins levels
Collects water samples in order to perform lab analysis
Completes and updates daily log sheets and laboratory test results; enters data into Hach WIMS
Inspects water treatment equipment in order to ensure proper and safe operation
Receives and records chemical deliveries and monitors chemical storage areas
Backwashes filters and sets proper flow rate when in use
Responds to chemical emergencies
Qualification
Required
A valid Missouri motor vehicle operator's license
Working knowledge of the principles, procedures, methods, equipment, materials, and tools employed in the operation and maintenance of Water Treatment Plant facility
Thorough knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions involved in water treatment work
Knowledge of computer applications
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
Successful candidates will be required to complete a background check, pre-placement physical and drug screen before employment
Preferred
Missouri Water treatment plant operator's license preferred
Benefits
401(k) Pre-tax or Roth Contributions: The company matches 100% of the first 3% of salary contributed
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
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.
Founded in 1979
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
Recent News
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