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.

Are you looking for a stable career with room for growth and advancement? Does working in an industry that gives back to its community by providing clean and safe water sound appealing to you?

Woodard & Curran draws on the experience of hundreds of certified water and wastewater operators across the country to quickly tackle the most challenging operational issues and keep treatment plants running efficiently and in full compliance. We aid our employees in earning, upgrading, and keeping their certifications within the industry, as well as reimbursing employees towards earning, upgrading, and keeping their licenses and certifications within the industry.

What will you be doing at Woodard & Curran?

We are looking for an Operator Trainee in Groveland, Florida. We are looking for someone with strong computer skills who wants to learn the treatment process, work towards obtaining their license, and assist with additional responsibilities that help keep our plant running smoothly and staying in compliance. You will be shadowing certified operators at the treatment facility and in the field to learn the processes and procedures that go into treating both drinking and wastewater. You will also spend some time in the office managing work orders and our computerized maintenance management system, ordering plant supplies, and other projects as needed. If you enjoy working both indoors and outdoors protecting nature’s precious resource, water, then this position is for you!

Schedule:

Hours 6:00a.m.-2:30p.m, Monday- Friday, Sunday- Thursday, Tuesday- Saturday based on operational needs with the flexibility to work different shifts to meet the demands of the water and wastewater systems. Reliable and dependable attendance is an essential function of the position.

Are you looking for a stable career with room for growth and advancement? Does working in an industry that gives back to its community by providing clean and safe water sound appealing to you? Woodard & Curran draws on the experience of hundreds of certified water and wastewater operators across the country to quickly tackle the most challenging operational issues and keep treatment plants running efficiently and in full compliance. We aid our employees in earning, upgrading, and keeping their certifications within the industry, as well as reimbursing employees towards earning, upgrading, and keeping their licenses and certifications within the industry. What will you be doing at Woodard & Curran? We are looking for an Operator Trainee in Groveland, Florida. We are looking for someone with strong computer skills who wants to learn the treatment process, work towards obtaining their license, and assist with additional responsibilities that help keep our plant running smoothly and staying in compliance. You will be shadowing certified operators at the treatment facility and in the field to learn the processes and procedures that go into treating both drinking and wastewater. You will also spend some time in the office managing work orders and our computerized maintenance management system, ordering plant supplies, and other projects as needed. If you enjoy working both indoors and outdoors protecting nature’s precious resource, water, then this position is for you! Schedule: Hours 6:00a.m.-2:30p.m, Monday- Friday, Sunday- Thursday, Tuesday- Saturday based on operational needs with the flexibility to work different shifts to meet the demands of the water and wastewater systems. Reliable and dependable attendance is an essential function of the position.

Depending on qualifications and experience.

Some of the duties you will be performing include:

Perform duties necessary to support the Water, Wastewater and Maintenance departments to ensure the proper operation and maintenance of the water and wastewater treatment systems and equipment. Duties include but are not limited to, assisting with the conducting of lab tests, sample analysis, running tests on various equipment, cleaning bottles for the autosampler, and determining test results.

Assists with monitoring and adjusting system flows, treatment process conditions, and storage levels by monitoring the status of production, storage, and delivery systems. Duties include maintaining system reports and records by preparing and logging daily reports into the computer system.

Assists with maintaining and cleaning plant and plant equipment, and cleaning lab counters and floors. Duties include, but are not limited to, grounds maintenance, and basic pump and motor maintenance. May assist and/or be cross-trained in pump and motor repair, maintenance, and installation.

Attends training classes, takes tests, and participates in on-the-job-training activities that are required by the State of Florida, as a prerequisite for obtaining a Class C wastewater license. This position is classified as an Operator in Training and is responsible for accomplishing licensure requirements commensurate with the position within 12 months of hire.

What will you need to succeed?

High School Degree or Equivalent.

Valid Florida Driver's License required.

The ability to work towards obtaining a State of Florida Class "C" Drinking Water and/or Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators license.

Being able to make sound decisions in process control and follow instructions, as well as following safety procedures.

Successful candidates will be required to complete a background check, pre-placement physical and drug screen before employment.

Benefits:

Full benefit package with 401k matching up to 3%.

Merit increases based on performance

Project Bonus

SPARKS Bonus- If we work safely without any incidents maxing out at $500

Continuous Education- company pays for schooling and certifications for personal growth.

8 Paid holidays – 2 additional floating holiday

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.

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. To read our entire . To view the EEOC

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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.

At Woodard & Curran, we are committed to fostering a respectful and inclusive work environment. We understand that the best solutions for our clients and communities come from a culture that nurtures the success and growth of all employees. As an employee-owned organization, our dedication to fostering growth, access and opportunity empowers us to serve our clients effectively and advance our mission of making a positive impact on the world. Our success is rooted in supporting our team members to reach their full potential, enabling us to deliver the most innovative, sound and effective solutions to improve our communities around us.

Non-Solicitation Disclosure:

Please be advised that we do not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from recruitment agencies. Any resumes or candidate profiles submitted without a signed contract in place will be considered unsolicited and will not be eligible for any referral fees. Recruitment agencies must have a valid signed agreement with our company prior to following the submission process to consider potential candidates.

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