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Grade 3 California Wastewater Operator

7 months ago

Full time role

In-person · Victorville, CA, US... more

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.

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?

We have an immediate opening for a minimum of a Grade 3 Wastewater Treatment Operator in Victorville, California. This position is based at a state-of-the-art project combining both industrial and sanitary wastewater treatment for the Southern California Logistics Airport (SCLA) facility. This facility in Victorville just won California Water Environment Association’s Desert and Mountain Section’s (CWEA-DAMS) small plant of the year, and CWEA-DAMS’ safety plant of the year! The diversity of this project presents unique and on-going opportunities for learning, development, and growth. If you enjoy working outdoors protecting nature’s precious resource, water, then this position is for you! Woodard & Curran is dedicated to our employee’s growth and development and wants to help you on your career path.

This position requires a Grade 3 California Wastewater treatment license, or a Grade 2 with the ability to obtain a Grade 3 within six months. We are unable to consider candidates who do not currently hold a valid Grade 2 or Grade 3 Wastewater treatment license.

In this role, you will work under the direct or general supervision of the Lead Operator and Plant Manager. The applicant will learn and perform a variety of operational duties to control the processing of wastewater and effluent. Regulating influent and effluent flows within the system; monitoring the operation of a variety of wastewater treatment plant equipment, assisting with basic laboratory testing, sample collection and performing other related duties, as assigned. You will also perform preventative/corrective maintenance in support of the wastewater treatment plant.

Schedule: Four, 10hr. shifts (6am to 4pm/Sun-Wed) after onboarding and training.

What you will be doing at Woodard & Curran

Ensure permit compliance with environmental and public health & safety standards. This includes monitoring plant conditions and executing process control changes, as needed, to optimize treatment efficiency.
Operate valves, pumps, and automated controls to regulate the flow of wastewater throughout the treatment plant.
Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on a variety of treatment plant equipment, such as electric motors, electric powered pumps, air compressors, emergency systems, pressure and flow regulators, analyzers, chemical feed systems, and aeration blowers. MBR & UV disinfection systems experience is a plus.
Monitor, observe, and interpret operating conditions and performance and initiate corrective action.
Review and analyze automated information and control system data.
Perform laboratory and process tests and interpret results to optimize plant performance and makes appropriate process control changes.
Maintain accurate records, including calculating flow rates and the daily use of chemicals, gauge and meter readings, and completing required monthly inspections.
Use a variety of hand and power tools and laboratory testing equipment.
Perform a variety of custodial and housekeeping duties.
Provide direction and training to less experienced staff related to plant operations.
Participate in emergency response.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

What you will need to succeed

A self-motivated, positive, can-do attitude!
Possess and maintain, as a minimum, a valid California Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator’s Certification (grade 3 or higher) by the California SWRCB.
Minimum of five years of professional experience in the operation and maintenance of a water or wastewater treatment facility is desired.
Proficiency with computers and mobile devices, including an ability to work with: SCADA, Microsoft Word, Excel, Maintenance Management Programs, and other site-specific systems.
High School Diploma or Equivalent.
Applicant must possess a valid CA Class C Driver’s License.

Benefits & Wellbeing

Retirement Savings:

• 401(k) Pre-tax or Roth Contributions: The 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 their 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 the 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 well-being:

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.

The company provides basic employee group life insurance and AD&D benefits; additional voluntary life insurance for employees and families is 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 believe that complex teams working together in an equitable, inclusive space provide 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 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.

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.