Maintenance Electrician - Wastewater Utility

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 is seeking a Maintenance Electrician for our Bradenton, Florida project. The Maintenance Electricians responsible for performing routine, preventive and corrective maintenance on all electrical equipment at Bradenton's wastewater utility.

This position is eligible for a $2,500.00 sign-on bonus.

What Will You Be Doing At Woodard & Curran?

• Specific duties include:

• Installing and setting up new equipment.
• Installing conduit and wiring.
• Troubleshoot and repair complex control circuits.
• Maintaining accurate and current documentation of all modifications, calibrations, and installations of instruments, control devices, and electrical and test equipment.
• Assisting other staff members in the performance of their assignments as directed by the Maintenance Chief.
• Performing housekeeping duties in the maintenance department and on maintenance vehicles as assigned by the Maintenance Chief.
• Performing all work in a safe and professional manner by following established safety, operating, and emergency response procedures. In addition all daily work shall conform to OSHA standards and the National Electric Safety Code including the use of PPE, LOCK-OUT/TAG-OUT procedures, and local building codes.

What You Will Need To Succeed:

• Must have five years' experience in industrial/commercial electrical systems, instrumentation and/or electronics.
• Must possess a valid Journeyman electrician license.
• Must possess experience working with both low and medium voltage electrical equipment.
• Must be able to read and interpret blueprints and schematics.
• Requires effective written and verbal communication skills; a strong scientific and mechanical aptitude; and the ability to read, interpret, and record data from meters, gauges, scales, panels, and other equipment.
• Requires the ability to carry out verbal and written instructions.
• Work positions include working with hands extended above head 18 inches (10%) and 30 inches in front of body (50%), squatting or kneeling (20%), and performing administrative tasks (20%).
• Must be able to lift and carry 40 pounds while walking distances of 25 feet.
• Must possess a valid Florida driver's license, have a safe driving record, and be able to operate vehicles with automatic transmission and four-wheel drive.
• Must be willing to work schedules which may include weekend or holiday duty, carry a company provided cell phone, and be willing to respond to emergencies at any time.
• Requires working in outside and inside environments with noise and all temperatures and climatic and environmental conditions; and must be able to work under adverse weather conditions for extended periods of time.
• Successful candidates will be required to complete a background check, pre-placement physical and drug screen before employment.

Schedule:

• Monday - Friday, 1st shift. Flexibility and extended shifts to meet the seasonal demands of the collection system. Reliable and dependable attendance is an essential function of the position.
• Availability for standby duty and the ability to be "on-call," working evenings, weekends and holidays as needed. Response to emergency events and alarm callouts required as scheduled and required.

$38 - $42 an hour

Depending on qualifications and experience.

Annual Project bonuses are awarded each year.

Annual Safety bonuses are awarded each year.


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

AS PART OF THE APPLICATION PROCESS, YOU'LL BE REQUIRED TO REVIEW AND ACKNOWLEDGE THE MDR.

Review the full agreement here: Mutual Dispute Resolution Agreement

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

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.

View required Right to Work and E-Verify posters here.

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.

View our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
View the "Workplace Discrimination is Illegal" poster


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.

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.

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