Street Department Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

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.

Woodard & Curran is seeking a Maintenance Technician in Carlinville, Illinois. The ideal candidate will perform routine, preventive and corrective maintenance of right of way, streets, water distribution and sewer collection systems.

Schedule: Mon-Fri 7:00-3:30pm with overtime.

Essential duties are, but not limited to:

• Performing all routine, preventive and corrective maintenance assignments that are assigned by the project's preventive maintenance and repair program.
• Performing housekeeping duties in the maintenance department and on maintenance vehicles as assigned by the Foreperson.
• 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 the project's manager.

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 Illinois State CDL drivers' license is preferred.
• Must be willing to work schedules which may include weekend or holiday duty, carry a company provided radio, and be willing to respond to emergencies at any time.
• Ability to operate heavy equipment such as a backhoe, mini-hoe, skid steer, dump truck and street sweeper is preferred.
• Successful candidates will be required to complete a DOT background check, DOT pre-placement physical and DOT drug screen before employment.

$23 - $23 an hour The salary ranges given below are a national average only and may be different for this role based on specific collective bargaining agreements or contract requirements. 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.

Mutual Dispute Resolution (MDR)

As part of our commitment to a fair and respectful workplace, Woodard & Curran uses a Mutual Dispute Resolution (MDR) to help resolve most employment-related concerns efficiently and consistently.

What this means:

• MDR applies to both you and the Company
• Most workplace-related disputes are resolved through binding arbitration, rather than court proceedings
• Certain exceptions are outlined in the full agreement

If you are offered a position with Woodard & Curran, you will be asked to review and sign the MDR as part of your offer packet.

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.

Workplace Information

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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.

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Equal Employment Opportunity & Accessibility

Woodard & Curran is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact Beth Sweitzer.

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Inclusion & Belonging

We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and believe diverse perspectives strengthen our ability to serve clients and communities.

As an employee-owned company, we are committed to fostering a respectful and inclusive environment where employees can grow, contribute fully, and deliver meaningful impact.

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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.

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