Traveling 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 85 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. Who We Are Looking For We are growing! Due to this growth, we have an immediate opening for a Wastewater Treatment Operator to help support several industrial wastewater treatment facilities around the United States. In this role, you will perform operation and maintenance of assigned treatment, mechanical and electrical equipment and other facility components. You will work with staff to evaluate maintenance and ensure Asset Management practices are consistently implemented and tracked. You will work with various software technologies and may respond to emergency calls at facilities and take the required corrective action or assist Woodard & Curran and our client personnel. In many cases, you will provide shift coverage assistance (if properly licensed) as directed to maintain staffing compliance and/or integrity. You may also support clients with interim support and maintenance activities. Lastly, you will provide technical assistance for process control changes and troubleshooting activities. The position requires a high level of reliability, as project teams count on the O&M Specialist to provide critical coverage and assistance. What’s in it for you? The opportunity for career progression through interaction with and coaching from the highest levels of our organization. Flexible work environment and competitive benefits. Career Growth. Strong bonus potential. What You Will Be Doing at Woodard & Curran Provide operations and maintenance support at water, wastewater and/or industrial treatment facilities. Work with the Operations Leader, Area Managers and Project Managers to support project demands with coverage, routine & corrective maintenance, capital planning, and process control improvements. Assist with preventative maintenance, corrective maintenance and emergency repairs. Support instrument calibrations and upgrades. Utilize W&C technical platforms for data collection: Utility Cloud Hach WIMS, Do Forms, Power BI, etc. Travel Requirements This position will be supporting operations primarily in the upper Midwest, but will be expected to travel to other locations around the United States. You will be required to travel a minimum of 75% of the year. What will you need to succeed? Knowledge of the water and wastewater industry including equipment, controls and process. Willingness to travel to support assigned projects and assist with emergency event repair and recovery efforts. Ability to utilize business intelligence systems including PowerBI is a plus. Knowledge of artificial intelligence systems and implementation is a plus. Solid maintenance background which may include certifications and licenses is a plus. Experience with utility technology software including Hach’s Water Information Management System (Hach WIMS) is a plus. Knowledge of predictive maintenance equipment and best practices is a plus. Ability to lift 40 pounds. Successful candidates will be expected to complete a pre‑placement background check, drug screen, and physical. 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. Well‑being: 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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr