Collections Systems 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.

What will you be doing at Woodard & Curran?

Woodard & Curran is seeking a Collection System Operator in Bradenton, FL. The ideal candidate will perform routine, preventive and corrective maintenance of sewer collection system conveyance piping, valves, miscellaneous fitting and other assigned assets.

Essential duties are, but not limited to:

• Performing all routine, preventive and corrective maintenance assignments that are assigned to by the project's preventive and corrective maintenance and repair program.
• Performing all work in a safe and professional manner by following established safety, operating, and emergency response procedures.
• Performing all work to produce an end result which meets all goals and objectives set by project management.
• Performing all work in a safe and professional manner by following established safety, operating, and emergency response procedures.
• Performing all work to produce an end result which meets all goals and objectives set by project management.
• Operate equipment for the rehabilitation of manholes and maintenance of the collection system.
• Responds to and resolves customer complaints.
• Performs record keeping/data entry. Record daily reading of equipment and processes.
• Cleans and maintains facilities buildings and grounds.
• Repairs yards following maintenance procedures.
• Monitors inventory of parts supplies and chemicals.
• Communicates with co-workers on processes and job activities.
• Assists in the inspection processes of sewer lines and manholes.
• Assist in the maintenance and operations of the CCTV inspection system.
• Occasionally assists in the location of utility lines.
• Assist in Asset Management and Maintenance Programs
• Repairs and maintain sewer lines, manholes and lift stations.
• Responds to emergency situations.
  
  

Schedule:

• Monday – Friday, 1st shift. Flexibility and extended shifts to meet the seasonal demands of the collection system. Reliable and dependable attendance is an essential function of the position.
• Availability for standby duty and the ability to be “on-call,” working evenings, weekends and holidays as needed. Response to emergency events and alarm callouts required as scheduled and required.
  
  

What will you need to succeed?

• Must have high school diploma or educational equivalent.
• Requires the ability to carry out verbal and written instructions.
• Must have the ability to establish effective working relationships with other employees.
• A valid Florida Class “C” Collection System license is required.
• Must be willing to work schedules which may include weekend or holiday duty, carry a company provided telephone, and be willing to respond to emergencies at any time.
• Must possess a valid Florida driver's license.
• Successful candidates will be required to pass a pre-placement physical and drug screen before employment.
  
  

$24 - $28 an hour

Depending On Qualifications And Experience.

Annual Project bonuses are awarded each year.

Annual Safety bonuses are awarded each year.

Employee Support & Benefits

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 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
  
  

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.
• Wellbeing: DarioMind assistance program combined with personalized mental health and wellbeing resources.
  
  

Equal Employment Opportunity

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 .

Inclusion & Belonging

We welcome individuals from all backgrounds to apply, as we believe that different perspectives and experiences enrich our workplace and enhance our ability to serve our clients and communities effectively.

At Woodard & Curran, we are committed to fostering a respectful and inclusive work environment. We understand that the best solutions for our clients and communities come from a culture that nurtures the success and growth of all employees. As an employee-owned organization, our dedication to fostering growth, access and opportunity empowers us to serve our clients effectively and advance our mission of making a positive impact on the world. Our success is rooted in supporting our team members to reach their full potential, enabling us to deliver the most innovative, sound and effective solutions to improve our communities around us.

Non-Solicitation Disclosure:

Please be advised that we do not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from recruitment agencies. Any resumes or candidate profiles submitted without a signed contract in place will be considered unsolicited and will not be eligible for any referral fees. Recruitment agencies must have a valid, signed agreement with our company prior to following the submission process to consider potential candidates.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.