<div><span style="font-size:16px;">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.</span></div><div><br></div><div><b style="font-size:16px;">What you will be doing at Woodard &amp; Curran:</b></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;"> </span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">The City of Groveland is one of the most rapidly growing cities in Florida, known as ‘The City of Natural Charm and Unlimited Possibilities. As a Field Service Technician, you will be responsible for the operation and maintenance of wastewater collection and water distribution systems with remote pump station equipment, valves, piping, lift stations and water meters.  If you enjoy working outdoors protecting nature’s precious resource, water, then you will find this position challenging and rewarding. This is an entry level position with the opportunity for upward mobility to advance your career in the utility field. Woodard &amp; Curran is dedicated to our employee’s growth and development and wants to help you on your career path!</span></div><div><br></div><div><b style="font-size:16px;">Schedule: </b></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">·       Monday – Thursday, 7am- 5:30pm or Tuesday – Friday, 7am- 5:30pm. 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. </span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">·       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 when required.</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;"> </span></div><div><b style="font-size:16px;">Why a career in water and wastewater treatment?</b></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;"> </span></div><div><b style="font-size:16px;">Making an impact! </b></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">Everyone needs clean water- for drinking, cooking, cleaning, bathing….. even to flush the toilet!  Providing high quality water to your community allows you to make a significant impact not only on the environment, but in the lives of your neighbors, family, and friends.  The ability to turn on your faucet knowing that clean water will always come out is a luxury that we have come to expect.</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;"> </span></div><div><b style="font-size:16px;">State of the art technology! </b></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">Like all things, the way we treat our water changes with the times. Much of the process involves using up-to-date technology that allows you to learn a variety of digital platforms.  This assists us in keeping a treatment facility running efficiently and accurately in order to meet compliance standards that are put in place for producing a safe product. </span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;"> </span></div><div><b style="font-size:16px;">Career Stability!</b></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">The need for clean water will never go away, which makes this one of the most recession-proof careers out there. Woodard &amp; Curran provides the chance to grow and develop a life-long career through hands-on learning, assistance and rewards for achieving treatment licenses, additional continuing education in the industry, and opportunities for advancement… all the way from intern to senior level managers!</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;"> </span></div><br><br><h3>Responsibilities include:</h3><ul><li>Preventative &amp; Corrective Maintenance on lift stations and their assets (generators/auxiliary pumps) including inspections. </li><li>Servicing the Vacuum station (a collection system that relies on vacuum suction to transport sewage from homes within the neighborhood) is different from the typical gravity/force main sewer system.</li><li>Fix &amp; repair leaks to water, reclaim, and force mains as they arise. </li><li>Installs and changes out water and reuse meters.</li><li>Perform meter reads. </li><li>Work with Utility billing and customer service relations. </li><li>City hall generates work orders, whether this is turn on or turn off’s for accounts. </li><li>Flushes hydrants, maintenance, exercises valves, and performs pressure tests of fire hydrants.</li><li>Service backflows (if the license is obtained). </li><li>Work with GIS for locates. </li><li>Operates various heavy and light equipment including backhoes, crane truck, vac trucks, etc.</li><li>Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed</li></ul><h3>What you will need to Succeed!</h3><ul><li>Graduation from a standard high school or vocational school, including or supplemented by courses in mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation maintenance. </li><li>Experience in the operation and maintenance of pumps, compressors, and plumbing fixtures preferred.</li><li>Basic mechanical troubleshooting skills.  </li><li>Ability to repair pumping equipment and control switches.</li><li>Experience with wastewater and water transfer systems a plus!</li><li>Water Distribution License issued by the state of Florida or the ability to obtain within 1 year.</li><li>Must possess a valid FL driver’s license and a safe driving record. CDL is a plus.</li><li>Must be able to lift or move up to 40 lbs on a regular basis.</li><li>Successful candidates will be required to complete a DOT background check, DOT pre-placement physical and DOT drug screen before employment.</li></ul><br><div><b>Employee Support &amp; Benefits</b></div><div><br></div><div><b><span style="font-size:16px;">Retirement Savings:</span></b></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">•	<b>401(k) Pre-tax or Roth Contributions:</b> The company matches 100% of the first 3% of salary contributed</span></div><div><br></div><div><b><span style="font-size:16px;">Time away from work:</span></b></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">•	<b>Observed holidays:</b> Choose up to 9 holidays to observe annually</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">•	<b>Vacation: </b>Accrued based on years of experience and calculated on hours worked</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">•	<b>Sick time:</b> Paid sick time for non-work related illness or injury.</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">•	<b>Parental leave</b>: Up to 80 hours of Paid Parental Leave for child bonding</span></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><b><span style="font-size:16px;">Coverage and support for your needs and well-being:</span></b></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">•	</span><b><span style="font-size:16px;">Disability:</span></b><span style="font-size:16px;"> Paid short and long term disability</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">•	<b>Health</b>: Medical plan options; plus dental and vision plans.</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">•	<b>Life</b>: Basic employee group life insurance and AD&amp;D benefits; additional voluntary life insurance for employees and families is available through Sun Life.</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">•	<b>Wellbeing:  </b>DarioMind assistance program combined with personalized mental health and wellbeing resources. </span></div><div><br></div><div><b style="font-size:16px;">Equal Employment Opportunity</b></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">Woodard &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.  </span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">If you have a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to apply, please contact </span><a href="mailto:bsweitzer@woodardcurran.com?subject=Reasonable%20Accommodation%20to%20Apply%20for%20Job"><span style="font-size:16px;">Beth Sweitzer</span></a><span style="font-size:16px;">.</span></div><div><br></div><div><b style="font-size:16px;">Inclusion &amp; Belonging</b></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">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. </span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">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. </span></div><div><br></div><div><b><span style="font-size:16px;">Non-Solicitation Disclosure:</span></b></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">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.</span></div>

<p>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.</p>

Water/Wastewater Utility Technician

<div><span>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.</span></div><div><br></div><div><b>What you will be doing at Woodard &amp; Curran:</b></div><div><span>&nbsp;</span></div><div><span>The City of Groveland is one of the most rapidly growing cities in Florida, known as ‘The City of Natural Charm and Unlimited Possibilities. As a Field Service Technician, you will be responsible for the operation and maintenance of wastewater collection and water distribution systems with remote pump station equipment, valves, piping, lift stations and water meters.&nbsp; If you enjoy working outdoors protecting nature’s precious resource, water, then you will find this position challenging and rewarding. This is an entry level position with the opportunity for upward mobility to advance your career in the utility field. Woodard &amp; Curran is dedicated to our employee’s growth and development and wants to help you on your career path!</span></div><div><br></div><div><b>Schedule: </b></div><div><span>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Monday – Thursday, 7am- 5:30pm or Tuesday – Friday, 7am- 5:30pm. Flexibility and extended shifts to meet the seasonal demands of the water and wastewater system.&nbsp; Reliable and dependable attendance is an essential function of the position. </span></div><div><br></div><div><span>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Availability for standby duty&nbsp;and the ability to be “on-call,” working evenings, weekends and holidays as needed.&nbsp; Response to emergency events and alarm call-outs required as scheduled and when required.</span></div><div><span>&nbsp;</span></div><div><b>Why a career in water and wastewater treatment?</b></div><div><span>&nbsp;</span></div><div><b>Making an impact! </b></div><div><span>Everyone needs clean water- for drinking, cooking, cleaning, bathing….. even to flush the toilet!&nbsp; Providing high quality water to your community allows you to make a significant impact not only on the environment, but in the lives of your neighbors, family, and friends.&nbsp; The ability to turn on your faucet knowing that clean water will always come out is a luxury that we have come to expect.</span></div><div><span>&nbsp;</span></div><div><b>State of the art technology! </b></div><div><span>Like all things, the way we treat our water changes with the times. Much of the process involves using up-to-date technology that allows you to learn a variety of digital platforms.&nbsp; This assists us in keeping a treatment facility running efficiently and accurately in order to meet compliance standards that are put in place for producing a safe product.&nbsp;</span></div><div><span>&nbsp;</span></div><div><b>Career Stability!</b></div><div><span>The need for clean water will never go away, which makes this one of the most recession-proof careers out there. Woodard &amp; Curran provides the chance to grow and develop a life-long career through hands-on learning, assistance and rewards for achieving treatment licenses, additional continuing education in the industry, and opportunities for advancement… all the way from intern to senior level managers!</span></div><div><span>&nbsp;</span></div><br><br><h3>Responsibilities include:</h3><ul><li>Preventative &amp; Corrective Maintenance on lift stations and their assets (generators/auxiliary pumps) including inspections. </li><li>Servicing the Vacuum station (a collection system that relies on vacuum suction to transport sewage from homes within the neighborhood) is different from the typical gravity/force main sewer system.</li><li>Fix &amp; repair leaks to water, reclaim, and force mains as they arise. </li><li>Installs and changes out water and reuse meters.</li><li>Perform meter reads. </li><li>Work with Utility billing and customer service relations. </li><li>City hall generates work orders, whether this is turn on or turn off’s for accounts. </li><li>Flushes hydrants, maintenance, exercises valves, and performs pressure tests of fire hydrants.</li><li>Service backflows (if the license is obtained). </li><li>Work with GIS for locates. </li><li>Operates various heavy and light equipment including backhoes, crane truck, vac trucks, etc.</li><li>Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed</li></ul><h3>What you will need to Succeed!</h3><ul><li>Graduation from a standard high school or vocational school, including or supplemented by courses in mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation maintenance. </li><li>Experience in the operation and maintenance of pumps, compressors, and plumbing fixtures preferred.</li><li>Basic mechanical troubleshooting skills.&nbsp; </li><li>Ability to repair pumping equipment and control switches.</li><li>Experience with wastewater and water transfer systems a plus!</li><li>Water Distribution License issued by the state of Florida or the ability to obtain within 1 year.</li><li>Must possess a valid FL driver’s license and a safe driving record. CDL is a plus.</li><li>Must be able to lift or move up to 40 lbs on a regular basis.</li><li>Successful candidates will be required to complete a DOT background check, DOT pre-placement physical and DOT drug screen before employment.</li></ul><br><div><b>Employee Support &amp; Benefits</b></div><div><br></div><div><b><span>Retirement Savings:</span></b></div><div><span>•	<b>401(k) Pre-tax or Roth Contributions:</b> The company matches 100% of the first 3% of salary contributed</span></div><div><br></div><div><b><span>Time away from work:</span></b></div><div><span>•	<b>Observed holidays:</b> Choose up to 9 holidays to observe annually</span></div><div><span>•	<b>Vacation: </b>Accrued based on years of experience and calculated on hours worked</span></div><div><span>•	<b>Sick time:</b> Paid sick time for non-work related illness or injury.</span></div><div><span>•	<b>Parental leave</b>: Up to 80 hours of Paid Parental Leave for child bonding</span></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><b><span>Coverage and support for your needs and well-being:</span></b></div><div><span>•	</span><b><span>Disability:</span></b><span> Paid short and long term disability</span></div><div><span>•	<b>Health</b>: Medical plan options; plus dental and vision plans.</span></div><div><span>•	<b>Life</b>: Basic employee group life insurance and AD&amp;D benefits; additional voluntary life insurance for employees and families is available through Sun Life.</span></div><div><span>•	<b>Wellbeing:  </b>DarioMind assistance program combined with personalized mental health and wellbeing resources. </span></div><div><br></div><div><b>Equal Employment Opportunity</b></div><div><span>Woodard &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.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></div><div><br></div><div><span>If you have a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to apply, please contact&nbsp;</span><a href="mailto:bsweitzer@woodardcurran.com?subject=Reasonable%20Accommodation%20to%20Apply%20for%20Job"><span>Beth Sweitzer</span></a><span>.</span></div><div><br></div><div><b>Inclusion &amp; Belonging</b></div><div><span>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. </span></div><div><br></div><div><span>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. </span></div><div><br></div><div><b><span>Non-Solicitation Disclosure:</span></b></div><div><span>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.</span></div>

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