Wastewater Collection Systems Operator

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.

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. Woodard & Curran also aids employees in earning, upgrading, and keeping their certifications within the industry.

What will you be doing at Woodard & Curran?

Woodard & Curran is seeking a Collection System Operator in Bradenton, FL. The ideal candidate will perform routine, preventive and corrective maintenance of sewer collection system conveyance piping, valves, miscellaneous fitting and other assigned assets.

Essential duties are, but not limited to:

• Performing all routine, preventive and corrective maintenance assignments that are assigned to by the project's preventive and corrective maintenance and repair program.
• Performing all work in a safe and professional manner by following established safety, operating, and emergency response procedures.
• Performing all work to produce an end result which meets all goals and objectives set by project management.
• Performing all work in a safe and professional manner by following established safety, operating, and emergency response procedures.
• Performing all work to produce an end result which meets all goals and objectives set by project management.
• Operate equipment for the rehabilitation of manholes and maintenance of the collection system.
• Responds to and resolves customer complaints.
• Performs record keeping/data entry. Record daily reading of equipment and processes.
• Cleans and maintains facilities buildings and grounds.
• Repairs yards following maintenance procedures.
• Monitors inventory of parts supplies and chemicals.
• Communicates with co-workers on processes and job activities.
• Assists in the inspection processes of sewer lines and manholes.
• Assist in the maintenance and operations of the CCTV inspection system.
• Occasionally assists in the location of utility lines.
• Assist in Asset Management and Maintenance Programs
• Repairs and maintain sewer lines, manholes and lift stations.
• Responds to emergency situations.

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.

What will you need to succeed?

• Must have high school diploma or educational equivalent.
• Requires the ability to carry out verbal and written instructions.
• Must have the ability to establish effective working relationships with other employees.
• A valid Florida Class “C” Collection System license is required.
• Must be willing to work schedules which may include weekend or holiday duty, carry a company provided telephone, and be willing to respond to emergencies at any time.
• Must possess a valid Florida driver's license.
• Successful candidates will be required to pass a pre-placement physical and drug screen before employment.

Depending on qualifications and experience.

Annual Project bonuses are awarded each year.

Annual Safety bonuses are awarded each year.

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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