Water Treatment Lead O&M Technician
Defiance, MO
O&M – Water/Wastewater Plant Operations /
Full-time /
On-site
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 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?
In this role, you will participate in the daily operations and maintenance of the Water Treatment Plant facility (wells, pump, motors, etc.).as directed by the Project Manager. We are designed to treat 22 million gallons a day, however currently we are averaging about 10 million a day. Our influent source is ground water from an alluvial aquifer and nine alluvial wells that serve the water plant. Our treatment consists of lime softening, disinfecting with sodium hypochlorite and secondary disinfection with aqua ammonia and addition of fluoride for dental health. We have been 100% four log compliance for years providing high quality drinking water for our client and their customers. Each day does require the operator to monitor the daily process and make process changes when necessary. If you are interested in protecting one of nature’s most valuable resources and working in a conservation area, then this is the place for you! Woodard & Curran is dedicated to our employees’ growth and development and wants to help you on your career path.
The Defiance, Missouri water treatment plant staff is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the water treatment plant, the wells and the buildings and grounds. This full-time position is responsible for the asset management and general maintenance of equipment at the water treatment plant and its related facilities. The operators’ primary focus will be coordinating the preventative maintenance to be done by the Cartegraph work orders generated, performing any unpredicted maintenance that comes up, and making sure the general maintenance at the plant is being conducted according to our contract. The secondary focus is to train all other staff on maintenance tasks and monitor that those tasks are being completed.
Schedule:
This position is for the hours from 7:00 am – 3:30 pm CST, Monday - Friday. You will be required to respond to emergencies or unpredictable situations.
Essential Functions:
- Manage minor and major repair and maintenance to plant and well field and all associated equipment.
- Monitors plant operations to ensure adherence to all State and Federal regulations.
- Collects and analyzes samples from water treatment and TSS samples.
- Responds to emergency situations as required or in accordance with emergency operations plan.
- Maintains and keeps current State operator’s license.
- Maintains stock of materials/parts needed.
- Performs all work in compliance with established safety standards.
- Able to wear a respirator.
What will you need to succeed?
- Missouri Water treatment plant operator’s license preferred.
- A valid Missouri motor vehicle operator's license.
- Working knowledge of the principles, procedures, methods, equipment, materials, and tools employed in the operation' and maintenance of Water Treatment Plant facility.
- Thorough knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions involved in water treatment work.
- Knowledge of computer applications.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Successful candidates will be required to complete a background check, pre-placement physical and drug screen before employment.
$31 - $35 an hour
Depending on qualifications and experience.
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 9 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.
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.
If you have a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to apply, please contact Beth Sweitzer.
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.
