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.

For more than 25 years, Woodard & Curran has offered contract operations and management services for drinking water, municipal and industrial wastewater, groundwater remediation, and solid waste facilities nationwide. Currently we contract operate more than 50 facilities nationwide. 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 has an immediate opening for a certified wastewater treatment operator in our St. Charles, Missouri treatment facility, however, we are also open to training someone new to the industry who is looking for a stable career opportunity! The Wastewater Operator regularly participates in the daily operations and maintenance of the Wastewater Treatment facility as directed by the Project Manager. Employees who join Woodard & Curran’s staff find a culture that is welcoming, supportive, and empowering.

Schedule: Monday through Friday: 7:00am - 3:00pm

What will you be doing at Woodard & Curran?

• Monitor water and wastewater treatment plant processes and equipment both manually and via SCADA automation, making adjustments as necessary to control their operation.
• Monitor remote pump stations with inspections and daily sampling as required.
• Perform water quality sampling, testing, and analysis to determine compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Operate, maintain, control, and perform routine repair of plant equipment, including preventive maintenance duties.
• Utilize software programs for maintenance work orders and maintains all necessary records which entails data entry and report generation, including data for preparing the Monthly Operating Report.
• Perform general maintenance duties of plant and other assigned duties.
• Participates in the daily operations of the wastewater treatment facility as directed by the Plant/Project Manager.
• Assists in the operation of assigned treatment, mechanical and electrical equipment and other similarly related facility components and equipment.
• Monitors and controls assigned tasks to ensure cost-effective service to meet budget.
• Coordinates to ensure that other facility employees follow established administrative, safety, and operating policies.
• Transporting biosolids to the landfill.
  
  

What will you need to succeed?

• High School Graduate or Equivalent, or technical/vocational school background.
• Valid State of MO Driver's License required.
• A Class A CDL is required.
• A valid State of Missouri Water or Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators license is preferred, or the ability to obtain a minimum of a Missouri DNR Class D wastewater certification as soon as possible.
• Ability to make sound decisions in process control and follow instructions, as well as follow safety procedures.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds on a regular basis.
• Successful candidates will be required to complete a DOT background check and DOT pre-placement physical and DOT drug screen before employment.
  
  

$30.50 - $36.69 an hour

Please reference this project specific pay range. In addition, for facilities that are unionized and receive benefits through the union, the benefits may differ from what is listed.

Uncertified Operator - $30.50

Class D Operator - $34.56

Class C Operator - $35.39

Class B Operator - $36.24

Class A Operator - $36.69

Additional $1.50 for being CDL Driver

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

E-Verify Participation

Woodard & Curran participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s E-Verify program to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. As part of this process, we display the required Notice of E-Verify Participation and Right to Work posters. To view the Right to Work and E-Verify Posters combined posters, click here.

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. To read our entire Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement, click here . To view the EEOC Workplace Discrimination is Illegal poster and supplement, click here .

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.

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