<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><span style="font-size:16px;">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 aids employees in earning, upgrading, and keeping their certifications within the industry.</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;"> </span></div><div><b style="font-size:16px;">What will you be doing at Woodard &amp; Curran?</b></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;"> </span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">We have an immediate opening for a minimum of a Grade 2 Wastewater Treatment Operator in Adelanto, California. This position is based at the wastewater treatment plant serving the entire community, including all citizens and businesses. 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 &amp; Curran is dedicated to our employee’s growth and development and wants to help you on your career path.    </span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;"> </span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">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. </span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;"> </span></div><div><b style="font-size:16px;">Schedule</b><span style="font-size:16px;">: Five, 8hr. shifts (6am to 2:30pm/Mon-Fri) after onboarding and training. Required to work rotating standby/on call, including weekends.  A $200 stipend will be provided for on-call time.</span></div><br><br><h3>Additional Responsibilities Include: </h3><ul><li>Ensure permit compliance with environmental and public health &amp; safety standards. This includes monitoring plant conditions and executing process control changes, as needed, to optimize treatment efficiency.</li><li>Operate valves, pumps, and automated controls to regulate the flow of wastewater throughout the treatment plant.</li><li>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. </li><li>Monitor, observe, and interpret operating conditions and performance and initiate corrective action.</li><li>Review and analyze automated information and control system data. </li><li>Perform laboratory and process tests and interpret results to optimize plant performance and makes appropriate process control changes. </li><li>Maintain accurate records, including calculating flow rates and the daily use of chemicals, gauge and meter readings, and completing required monthly inspections. </li><li>Use a variety of hand and power tools and laboratory testing equipment.</li><li>Perform a variety of custodial and housekeeping duties.</li><li>Provide direction and training to less experienced staff related to plant operations. </li><li>Participate in emergency response.</li><li>Perform other related duties as assigned.</li></ul><h3>What You Will Need To Succeed:</h3><ul><li>A self-motivated, positive, can-do attitude! </li><li>Possess and maintain, as a minimum, a valid California Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator’s Certification (grade 2 or higher) by the California SWRCB.  </li><li>Minimum of five years of professional experience in the operation and maintenance of a water or wastewater treatment facility is desired.</li><li>Proficiency with computers and mobile devices, including an ability to work with: SCADA, Microsoft Word, Excel, Maintenance Management Programs, and other site-specific systems.  </li><li>High School Diploma or Equivalent.  </li><li>Applicant must possess a valid CA Class C Driver’s License. </li><li>Successful candidates will be required to complete a background check, pre-placement physical and 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>

Grade 2 Wastewater Treatment Operator

<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><span>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.&nbsp; Woodard &amp; Curran also aids employees in earning, upgrading, and keeping their certifications within the industry.</span></div><div><span>&nbsp;</span></div><div><b>What will you be doing at Woodard &amp; Curran?</b></div><div><span>&nbsp;</span></div><div><span>We have an immediate opening for a minimum of a Grade 2 Wastewater Treatment Operator in Adelanto, California. This position is based at the wastewater treatment plant serving the entire community, including all citizens and businesses. The diversity of this project presents unique and on-going opportunities for learning, development, and growth.&nbsp; If you enjoy working outdoors protecting nature’s precious resource, water, then this position is for you!&nbsp; Woodard &amp; Curran is dedicated to our employee’s growth and development and wants to help you on your career path.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</span></div><div><span>&nbsp;</span></div><div><span>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.&nbsp;</span></div><div><span>&nbsp;</span></div><div><b>Schedule</b><span>: Five, 8hr. shifts (6am to 2:30pm/Mon-Fri) after onboarding and training. Required to work rotating standby/on call, including weekends.&nbsp; A $200 stipend will be provided for on-call time.</span></div><br><br><h3>Additional Responsibilities Include: </h3><ul><li>Ensure permit compliance with environmental and public health &amp; safety standards. This includes monitoring plant conditions and executing process control changes, as needed, to optimize treatment efficiency.</li><li>Operate valves, pumps, and automated controls to regulate the flow of wastewater throughout the treatment plant.</li><li>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.&nbsp;</li><li>Monitor, observe, and interpret operating conditions and performance and initiate corrective action.</li><li>Review and analyze automated information and control system data. </li><li>Perform laboratory and process tests and interpret results to optimize plant performance and makes appropriate process control changes.&nbsp;</li><li>Maintain accurate records, including calculating flow rates and the daily use of chemicals, gauge and meter readings, and completing required monthly inspections.&nbsp;</li><li>Use a variety of hand and power tools and laboratory testing equipment.</li><li>Perform a variety of custodial and housekeeping duties.</li><li>Provide direction and training to less experienced staff related to plant operations.&nbsp;</li><li>Participate in emergency response.</li><li>Perform other related duties as assigned.</li></ul><h3>What You Will Need To Succeed:</h3><ul><li>A self-motivated, positive, can-do attitude! </li><li>Possess and maintain, as a minimum, a valid California Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator’s Certification (grade 2 or higher) by the California SWRCB.&nbsp; </li><li>Minimum of five years of professional experience in the operation and maintenance of a water or wastewater treatment facility is desired.</li><li>Proficiency with computers and mobile devices, including an ability to work with: SCADA, Microsoft Word, Excel, Maintenance Management Programs, and other site-specific systems.&nbsp; </li><li>High School Diploma or Equivalent.&nbsp; </li><li>Applicant must possess a valid CA Class C Driver’s License. </li><li>Successful candidates will be required to complete a background check, pre-placement physical and 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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