Woodard &amp; 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.<div> </div><div>Woodard &amp; 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 &amp; Curran also reimburse employees in earning, upgrading, and keeping their licenses and certifications within the industry.</div><div> ​</div><div> The Water/Wastewater Lead Operator regularly participates in the daily operations and maintenance of five (5) Water and two (2) Wastewater Treatment Facilities as directed by the Project Manager and Chief Operator. If you enjoy working outdoors protecting nature’s precious resource, water, then you will find this position challenging and rewarding. This position comes with the opportunity for upward mobility to advance your career in the utility field. Woodard &amp; Curran is dedicated to our employees’ growth and development and wants to help you on your career path!</div> <h3>What will you be doing at Woodard &amp; Curran?</h3><ul><li>Monitor water/wastewater treatment plant processes and equipment both manually and via SCADA automation, adjusting as necessary to control their operation.</li><li>Perform water quality sampling, testing, and analysis to determine compliance with federal, state, and EPA standards.</li><li>Operate, maintain, control, and perform routine repair of plant equipment, including preventive maintenance duties.</li><li>Utilize software programs for maintenance work orders and maintain all necessary records.</li><li>Perform general maintenance duties of plant and other assigned duties.</li><li>Conduct daily operational checks at five drinking water facilities and two wastewater treatment facilities, ensuring compliance with safety, regulatory, and performance standards, while monitoring staff activities for adherence to protocols</li><li>Monitor and evaluate the operations of a large, complex water and wastewater treatment facility and its auxiliary systems; maintains plant log.</li><li>Lead and train subordinate operational and maintenance staff assigned; advise and instruct on methods and techniques for improving efficiency of duties and operations.</li><li>Reviews trends, records, and reports to maintain proper procedure and standards; collects and tabulates operational log data for regulatory agencies.</li><li>Recognize deviations or irregularities in the plant operation and maintenance; adjust the treatment plant process and equipment in order to maintain the required quality standards of the federal, state, and county regulatory agencies.</li><li>Sample, measure, and test plant values such as pH, chlorine residuals, temperature, solids concentration, levels, and others; make operational corrections and adjustments; collect required samples for on and offsite analysis.</li><li>Collaborate with maintenance staff on specific projects; adjust or bypass job specific areas, processes, or equipment to ensure consistent wastewater treatment, plant integrity, and safety.</li><li>Test, monitor, record, evaluate, troubleshoot, repair, and adjust the operation of plant emergency generator and auxiliary equipment.</li><li>Assist contractors and consultants with specific tasks.</li><li>Assist in preparing standard operating procedures.</li><li>Oversee Plant operations to remain in compliance of all Federal, State, County and City regulations and standards when the Operations Chief is not onsite.</li><li>Ensure compliance with safety regulations and standard operating procedures.</li><li>Work around high voltage, rotating equipment and various hazardous chemicals.</li><li>May assist Federal, State and local regulators during plant compliance inspections.</li><li>Performs related work as required.</li></ul><h3>Schedule:</h3><ul><li>Monday – Friday, 6am- 2:30pm. Flexibility and extended shifts to meet the seasonal demands of the water and wastewater 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 call-outs required as scheduled and required.</li><li>On Call: On-call, incentives offer $200 for the week you are on call (this is on a rotation).  Compensation for being on call is 2hrs minimum paid for each call out received. </li></ul><h3>What will you need to succeed?</h3><ul><li>High School Degree or Equivalent.</li><li>Valid Florida Driver's License required.</li><li>Must possess at least a valid State of Florida Class "C" Drinking Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators Class C license.</li><li>Being able to make sound decisions in process control and follow instructions, as well as following safety procedures.</li><li>Successful candidates will be required to complete a background check, pre-placement physical and drug screen before employment.</li><li>Three (3) to five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in Wastewater Plant operations with management experience.</li></ul> Employee Support &amp; Benefits Retirement Savings:<ul style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-top:0px;"><li style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0px;font-size:10pt;font-family:'Segoe UI' , sans-serif;">401(k) Pre-tax or Roth Contributions: The company matches 100% of the first 3% of salary contributed</li></ul> Time away from work:<ul style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-top:0px;"><li style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0px;font-size:10pt;font-family:'Segoe UI' , sans-serif;">Observed holidays: Choose up to 8 holidays to observe annually</li><li style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0px;font-size:10pt;font-family:'Segoe UI' , sans-serif;">Vacation: Accrued based on years of experience and calculated on hours worked</li><li style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0px;font-size:10pt;font-family:'Segoe UI' , sans-serif;">Sick time: Paid sick time for non-work-related illness or injury.</li><li style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0px;font-size:10pt;font-family:'Segoe UI' , sans-serif;">Parental leave: Up to 80 hours of Paid Parental Leave for child bonding</li></ul> Coverage and support for your needs and well-being:<ul style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-top:0px;"><li style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0px;font-size:10pt;font-family:'Segoe UI' , sans-serif;">Disability: Paid short- and long-term disability</li><li style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0px;font-size:10pt;font-family:'Segoe UI' , sans-serif;">Health: Medical plan options; plus dental and vision plans.</li><li style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0px;font-size:10pt;font-family:'Segoe UI' , sans-serif;">Life: Basic employee group life insurance and AD&amp;D benefits; additional voluntary life insurance for employees and families is available through Sun Life.</li><li style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0px;font-size:10pt;font-family:'Segoe UI' , sans-serif;">Wellbeing: DarioMind assistance program combined with personalized mental health and wellbeing resources.</li></ul> E-Verify ParticipationWoodard &amp; 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. <a href="https://www.woodardcurran.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Right-to-Work-and-E-Verify-Posters.pdf">To view the Right to Work and E-Verify Posters combined posters, click here.</a> Equal Employment OpportunityWoodard &amp; 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 <a href="https://www.woodardcurran.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Woodard-Curran-AA-EEO-Policy-Statement-2024.pdf">Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement, click here</a>. To view the EEOC <a href="https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf">Workplace Discrimination is Illegal poster and supplement, click here</a><a href="https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf">.</a> If you have a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to apply, please contact <a href="mailto:bsweitzer@woodardcurran.com?subject=Reasonable%20Accommodation%20to%20Apply%20for%20Job">Beth Sweitzer</a>. Inclusion &amp; BelongingWe 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 &amp; 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. Text Message Communication Notice:We know your time is valuable! To keep things moving, we may send brief SMS reminders or updates during the hiring process. If you prefer not to receive texts, you can opt out by replying STOP.

Woodard &amp; Curran is more than just a consulting firm &ndash; we are an integrated science, engineering, design-build, and operations company specializing in water and environmental projects. Our depth of experience across these disciplines makes us uniquely suited to handle any project with a completely tailored approach. By partnering with our clients, adopting their priorities, and understanding the realities they face, we deliver one-of-a-kind answers to unique problems, with a truly collaborative working style. We believe that doing good work for our clients goes hand in hand with doing good work for the companies and communities we serve, and for the planet as a whole, and that all good work begins and ends with a happy, healthy team. These commitments &mdash; to each other, to our clients, and to the world around us &mdash; define Woodard &amp; Curran.

Lead Operator - Water/Wastewater

Woodard &amp; 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.<div> </div><div>Woodard &amp; 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 &amp; Curran also reimburse employees in earning, upgrading, and keeping their licenses and certifications within the industry.</div><div> ​</div><div> The Water/Wastewater Lead Operator regularly participates in the daily operations and maintenance of five (5) Water and two (2) Wastewater Treatment Facilities as directed by the Project Manager and Chief Operator. If you enjoy working outdoors protecting nature’s precious resource, water, then you will find this position challenging and rewarding. This position comes with the opportunity for upward mobility to advance your career in the utility field. Woodard &amp; Curran is dedicated to our employees’ growth and development and wants to help you on your career path!</div> <h3>What will you be doing at Woodard &amp; Curran?</h3><ul><li>Monitor water/wastewater treatment plant processes and equipment both manually and via SCADA automation, adjusting as necessary to control their operation.</li><li>Perform water quality sampling, testing, and analysis to determine compliance with federal, state, and EPA standards.</li><li>Operate, maintain, control, and perform routine repair of plant equipment, including preventive maintenance duties.</li><li>Utilize software programs for maintenance work orders and maintain all necessary records.</li><li>Perform general maintenance duties of plant and other assigned duties.</li><li>Conduct daily operational checks at five drinking water facilities and two wastewater treatment facilities, ensuring compliance with safety, regulatory, and performance standards, while monitoring staff activities for adherence to protocols</li><li>Monitor and evaluate the operations of a large, complex water and wastewater treatment facility and its auxiliary systems; maintains plant log.</li><li>Lead and train subordinate operational and maintenance staff assigned; advise and instruct on methods and techniques for improving efficiency of duties and operations.</li><li>Reviews trends, records, and reports to maintain proper procedure and standards; collects and tabulates operational log data for regulatory agencies.</li><li>Recognize deviations or irregularities in the plant operation and maintenance; adjust the treatment plant process and equipment in order to maintain the required quality standards of the federal, state, and county regulatory agencies.</li><li>Sample, measure, and test plant values such as pH, chlorine residuals, temperature, solids concentration, levels, and others; make operational corrections and adjustments; collect required samples for on and offsite analysis.</li><li>Collaborate with maintenance staff on specific projects; adjust or bypass job specific areas, processes, or equipment to ensure consistent wastewater treatment, plant integrity, and safety.</li><li>Test, monitor, record, evaluate, troubleshoot, repair, and adjust the operation of plant emergency generator and auxiliary equipment.</li><li>Assist contractors and consultants with specific tasks.</li><li>Assist in preparing standard operating procedures.</li><li>Oversee Plant operations to remain in compliance of all Federal, State, County and City regulations and standards when the Operations Chief is not onsite.</li><li>Ensure compliance with safety regulations and standard operating procedures.</li><li>Work around high voltage, rotating equipment and various hazardous chemicals.</li><li>May assist Federal, State and local regulators during plant compliance inspections.</li><li>Performs related work as required.</li></ul><h3>Schedule:</h3><ul><li>Monday – Friday, 6am- 2:30pm. Flexibility and extended shifts to meet the seasonal demands of the water and wastewater 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 call-outs required as scheduled and required.</li><li>On Call: On-call, incentives offer $200 for the week you are on call (this is on a rotation).  Compensation for being on call is 2hrs minimum paid for each call out received. </li></ul><h3>What will you need to succeed?</h3><ul><li>High School Degree or Equivalent.</li><li>Valid Florida Driver's License required.</li><li>Must possess at least a valid State of Florida Class "C" Drinking Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators Class C license.</li><li>Being able to make sound decisions in process control and follow instructions, as well as following safety procedures.</li><li>Successful candidates will be required to complete a background check, pre-placement physical and drug screen before employment.</li><li>Three (3) to five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in Wastewater Plant operations with management experience.</li></ul> Employee Support &amp; Benefits Retirement Savings:<ul><li>401(k) Pre-tax or Roth Contributions: The company matches 100% of the first 3% of salary contributed</li></ul> Time away from work:<ul><li>Observed holidays: Choose up to 8 holidays to observe annually</li><li>Vacation: Accrued based on years of experience and calculated on hours worked</li><li>Sick time: Paid sick time for non-work-related illness or injury.</li><li>Parental leave: Up to 80 hours of Paid Parental Leave for child bonding</li></ul> Coverage and support for your needs and well-being:<ul><li>Disability: Paid short- and long-term disability</li><li>Health: Medical plan options; plus dental and vision plans.</li><li>Life: Basic employee group life insurance and AD&amp;D benefits; additional voluntary life insurance for employees and families is available through Sun Life.</li><li>Wellbeing: DarioMind assistance program combined with personalized mental health and wellbeing resources.</li></ul> E-Verify ParticipationWoodard &amp; 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. <a href="https://www.woodardcurran.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Right-to-Work-and-E-Verify-Posters.pdf">To view the Right to Work and E-Verify Posters combined posters, click here.</a> Equal Employment OpportunityWoodard &amp; 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 <a href="https://www.woodardcurran.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Woodard-Curran-AA-EEO-Policy-Statement-2024.pdf">Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement, click here</a>. To view the EEOC <a href="https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf">Workplace Discrimination is Illegal poster and supplement, click here</a><a href="https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf">.</a> If you have a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to apply, please contact <a href="mailto:bsweitzer@woodardcurran.com?subject=Reasonable%20Accommodation%20to%20Apply%20for%20Job">Beth Sweitzer</a>. Inclusion &amp; BelongingWe 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 &amp; 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. Text Message Communication Notice:We know your time is valuable! To keep things moving, we may send brief SMS reminders or updates during the hiring process. If you prefer not to receive texts, you can opt out by replying STOP.

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