Wastewater Operations & Maintenance Technician Grade 4 License Required (Acton, MA)
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Job Summary
Woodard & Curran is an employee-owned engineering science and operations firm dedicated to clean water a safe environment healthy communities and happy people. We foster an inclusive collaborative culture that supports professional growth flexibility and meaningful work empowering our employees to make a lasting impact on our clients communities and the planet.
What Will You Be Doing at Woodard & Curran
As an O&M Technician you will join the team responsible for operating and maintaining the Acton Massachusetts Wastewater Treatment Facility. Our O&M team supports the wastewater treatment plant collection system and ancillary equipment at the site.
Each day brings different challenges and opportunities to learn as the team works toward achieving 100% compliance through daily process monitoring and a comprehensive maintenance system. If you enjoy working outdoors and helping protect one of natures most precious resources water this could be the opportunity for you.
In this full-time position you will support facility operations and maintenance projects general facility and grounds maintenance laboratory analysis recordkeeping and process control.
Woodard & Curran is dedicated to the growth and development of our employees and wants to help you along your career path.
Participate in the daily operation and maintenance of the wastewater treatment facility as directed by the Plant or Project Manager.
Participate in the daily operation and maintenance of the collection system and all associated components as directed by the Plant or Project Manager.
Assist with preventive maintenance and repairs for plant-related equipment.
Complete daily inspections and rounds of the operating sites.
Gather information for report preparation including data used to prepare the Monthly Operating Report.
Coordinate with operations staff to ensure established administrative safety and operating policies are followed.
The general daily schedule is:
Monday through Friday
7:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Flexibility is required for this position. Operators participate in an on-call rotation to provide plant coverage outside normal workday hours and shifts may include weekends.
Operators must also be available to respond to emergency situations and work in inclement weather as needed.
A Massachusetts Grade 4 Wastewater Operator License.
Operations and maintenance experience at a wastewater treatment facility or an equivalent combination of similar work experience and education.
Ability to perform routine preventive maintenance inspections lubrication basic adjustments cleaning and documentation to keep plant and collection system equipment operating reliably.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors other personnel and the general public.
Ability to support general building upkeep and site maintenance including:
- Snow and ice response
- Mowing
- Cleaning
- Painting
- Minor carpentry
- Maintaining a safe and organized work environment
Comfort working with wastewater-related equipment including:
- Pumps
- Motors
- Valves
- Blowers
- Mixers
- Piping
- Screens
- Chemical feed systems
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Familiarity with biological and chemical treatment processes with a particular aptitude for laboratory analysis recordkeeping and facility maintenance.
Physical Requirements
Ability to regularly lift or move up to 40 pounds.
Ability to respond to emergency situations and work in inclement weather as needed.
Pre-Employment Requirements
Successful candidates will be required to complete the following before employment:
DOT background check
DOT pre-placement physical
DOT drug screen
Woodard & Curran offers a generous total rewards package that includes:
Competitive compensation
Retirement benefits
Generous paid time off
Paid holidays
Medical and dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Career growth opportunities
Support and reimbursement for earning upgrading and maintaining industry licenses and certifications
Bonus potential for obtaining the next level of licensure
Woodard & Curran offers a comprehensive benefits package. For more information about our benefits & workplace policies visit Benefit & Policy Information - Woodard & Curran.
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