Wastewater Operator
About the role
The Wastewater Operator at Woodard & Curran is responsible for monitoring wastewater treatment plant processes and equipment, performing water quality sampling, testing, and analysis, and maintaining plant logs. This position offers opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.
Responsibilities
- Monitor wastewater treatment plant processes and equipment both manually and via SCADA automation, adjusting as necessary to control their operation.
- Perform water quality sampling, testing, and analysis to determine compliance with federal, state, and EPA standards.
- Operate, maintain, control, and perform routine repair of plant equipment, including preventive maintenance duties.
- Utilize software programs for maintenance work orders and maintain all necessary records.
- Perform general maintenance duties of plant and other assigned duties.
- Maintain plant log and reviews trends, records, and reports to maintain proper procedure and standards.
- Collect and tabulate operational log data for regulatory agencies.
- Recognize deviations or irregularities in the plant operation and maintenance; adjust the plant process and equipment in order to maintain the required quality standards of the federal, state, and county regulatory agencies.
- Sample, measure, and test plant values such as pH, chlorine residuals, temperature, levels, and others; make corrections and adjustments; collect required samples for on and offsite analysis.
- Collaborate with maintenance staff on specific projects; adjust or bypass job specific areas, processes, or equipment to ensure consistent water production, plant integrity, and safety.
- Test, monitor, record, evaluate, troubleshoot, and adjust the operation of plant emergency generator and auxiliary equipment.
- Aid contractors and consultants with specific tasks.
- Avoidance of overtime and flexible scheduling to meet seasonal demands of the wastewater system.
- Assist in preparing standard operating procedures.
- Oversee Plant operations to remain in compliance of all Federal, State, County and City regulations and standards.
- Ensure compliance with safety regulations and standard operating procedures.
- Work around high voltage, rotating equipment and various hazardous chemicals.
Requirements
- High School Degree or Equivalent.
- Valid Florida Driver's License required.
- Must possess a valid State of Florida Class "C" or higher Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators license.
- A dual certification in Water and Wastewater will be an added benefit for qualifications.
- Being able to make sound decisions in process control and follow instructions, as well as following safety procedures.
Qualifications
- Successful candidates will be required to complete a background check, pre-placement physical and drug screen before employment.
Skills
- Ability to make sound decisions in process control and follow instructions, as well as following safety procedures.
Benefits
- Retirement Savings: 401(k) Pre-tax or Roth Contributions.
- 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.
Pay
$30 - $32 an hour Pay range will depend on experience and licensure.
Schedule
Schedule: Tuesday – Saturday, or Sunday - Thursday, 7:00am-3:00pm pm. Flexibility and extended shifts to meet the seasonal demands of the wastewater system.
Benefits
- Mutual Dispute Resolution (MDR).
- Employee Support & Benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity & Accessibility
We are committed to non-discrimination and make employment decisions based on job-related factors. Individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.
Inclusion & Belonging
We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and believe diverse perspectives strengthen our ability to serve clients and communities.
Recruitment Agency Policy
We do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Submissions without a signed agreement in place will be considered unsolicited and not eligible for referral fees.