Water & Wastewater Operator Trainee

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 diverse teams and encourage collaboration in an equitable and 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. That's how we make a difference to our clients, people, 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.

\n 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 performanceProject BonusSPARKS Bonus- If we work safely without any incidents maxing out at $500Continuous Education- company pays for schooling and certifications for personal growth.9 Paid holidays – 2 additional floating holiday 
\n$21 - $24 an hour
Depending on qualifications and experience.
\nBenefits & Wellbeing Retirement Savings: • 401(k) Pre-tax or Roth Contributions: Company will match equal to 100% of the first 3% of salary contributed, All employees are eligible to participate in the 401(k) plan and are 100% vested in the value of own contributions and any employer matching contributions.
Time away from work: • Vacation time is provided to full and part-time regular employees. Vacation is accrued, based on number of hours worked per week as well as prior years of experience.
• Woodard & Curran offers paid sick time to eligible employees who are absent due to their own non-work related, illness, injury, or medical procedure.
• Woodard & Curran provides up to 80 hours of Paid Parental Leave for child bonding in a 12-month period.
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance from Sun Life to assist with replacing a portion of your income in the event of non-job-related illness or injury. Eligible employees are automatically enrolled and eligible immediately.
Coverage and support for your needs and wellbeing: Personal and Family health: Company offers three medical plan options based on geography; plus HSA and PSA plans are available based on eligibility, additional options include dental and vision plans.
Company provides basic employee group life insurance and AD&D benefits; additional voluntary life insurance for employee and family are available through Sun Life.
WayForward powered by Dario: EAP Program combined with personalized mental health and wellbeing coaching.
LiveWell wellbeing program: credit incentive is available, up to $600 annually – nutrition and fitness reimbursement, and access to the Virgin Pulse wellness platform.
Education: Tuition assistance offers eligible employees up to 100% reimbursement of tuition, books and fees up to $5250 per year, for courses related to the employee's job or planned career development.
Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Statement Woodard & Curran is an Affirmative Action and 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 Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement, click here. To view the Workplace Discrimination Is Illegal poster and supplement, click here. If you have a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to apply, please contact Beth Sweitzer. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion We value diversity, equity and inclusion and encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply. Woodard & Curran believes that complex teams working together in an equitable, inclusive space provides the best opportunity for achieving our vision of clean water, a safe environment, healthy communities, and happy people.  Our success is tied to a culture that embraces our differences so that everyone can bring their whole, authentic selves to work. When our people are supported to reach their full potential, we provide the most innovative, sound, and effective solutions.