Operations & Maintenance Technician - Water/Wastewater - Evening Shift
About the role
The Operations & Maintenance Technician is responsible for the operation and maintenance of water plant, wastewater treatment plant and remote pump station equipment, including some distribution and collection system maintenance and meter reading, as directed by the Project Manager. Must be able to perform all required laboratory analysis and make operational changes to treatment plant(s). Must possess solid mechanical repair skills while providing mechanical and basic electrical system troubleshooting and repair of pumping equipment and control switches. Working in inclement weather may be required.
Responsibilities
- Operate and maintain water plant, wastewater treatment plant and remote pump station equipment
- Perform laboratory analysis and make operational changes to treatment plant(s)
- Provide mechanical and basic electrical system troubleshooting and repair of pumping equipment and control switches
- Respond to emergency or unpredicted situations
Requirements
- Graduation from high school or vocational school, including or supplemented by courses in mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation maintenance
- Experience in the operation and maintenance of municipal infrastructure
- Safe working practices and adherence to safety policies and procedures
- Effective working relationships with superiors, current staff members, and the general public
- Valid IL driver’s license and a safe driving record
- Able to lift or move up to 40 lbs on a regular basis
- Able to acquire Class “D” water or Class “4” wastewater license within 1 year
- Understanding of SCADA operations
- Knowledge of computer applications, and ability to use & learn various software programs (MS Teams, Outlook, Hach WIMS, Utility Cloud)
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
Qualifications
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, current staff members, and the general public
- Valid IL driver’s license and a safe driving record
- Able to lift or move up to 40 lbs on a regular basis
- Able to acquire Class “D” water or Class “4” wastewater license within 1 year
- Understanding of SCADA operations
- Knowledge of computer applications, and ability to use & learn various software programs (MS Teams, Outlook, Hach WIMS, Utility Cloud)
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
Skills
- Solid mechanical repair skills
- Basic electrical system troubleshooting and repair
- SCADA operations
- Computer applications (MS Teams, Outlook, Hach WIMS, Utility Cloud)
- Communication skills (oral and written)
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package offered by Woodard & Curran. For more information about our benefits & workplace policies visit Benefit & Policy Information - Woodard & Curran.
Pay
$23.19 - $29.92 an hour, depending on certifications and experience. Please reference this project specific pay range.
Schedule
Sunday - Thursday, Evening shift: 2:00pm - 10:00pm. Opportunity for overtime. Participates in an on-call rotation on weekends, holidays, and outside normal workday hours.
Opportunities
For facilities that are unionized and receive benefits through the union, the benefits may differ from what is listed.
Company Info
Woodard & Curran is an employee-owned engineering, science, and operations firm dedicated to clean water, a safe environment, healthy communities, and happy people. We foster an inclusive, collaborative culture that supports professional growth, flexibility, and meaningful work, empowering our employees to make a lasting 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.