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Water/Wastewater Operator or Operator Trainee
Woodard CurranMaple Shade, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 22 Aug 2025
About the role
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 of 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 promotes and aids employees in earning, upgrading, and keeping their certifications within the industry. What will you be doing at Woodard & Curran? The successful candidate regularly participates in the daily operations and maintenance of Maple Shade, NJ’s Water and/or Wastewater Utility to include Treatment Plants and Collection and Distribution Systems as directed by Woodard & Curran’s management. The ideal candidate will work a scheduled day shift and be required to participate in an on-call rotation on weekends, holidays and outside normal shift hours for alarm call outs and possible shift coverage. This is a union position, and you will be required to pay union dues whether or not you join the union.
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 OpportunityWoodard & 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 & BelongingWe welcome individuals from all backgrounds to apply, as
Woodard & Curran draws on the experience of hundreds of certified operators across the country, backed by the knowledge and skills of hundreds of 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 promotes and aids employees in earning, upgrading, and keeping their certifications within the industry. What will you be doing at Woodard & Curran? The successful candidate regularly participates in the daily operations and maintenance of Maple Shade, NJ’s Water and/or Wastewater Utility to include Treatment Plants and Collection and Distribution Systems as directed by Woodard & Curran’s management. The ideal candidate will work a scheduled day shift and be required to participate in an on-call rotation on weekends, holidays and outside normal shift hours for alarm call outs and possible shift coverage. This is a union position, and you will be required to pay union dues whether or not you join the union.
What will you need to succeed?
- High School or trade school diploma is required.
- 2+ years of experience in a Water and/or wastewater treatment facility operation and maintenance; or any equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred.
- New Jersey S2, C2, T2, or W2 license is preferred but entry level candidates will be considered.
- Valid New Jersey CDL with tanker endorsement, or the ability to obtain within one year.
- Working knowledge of the principles, procedures, methods, equipment, materials, and tools employed in the operation' and maintenance of the Water and Wastewater Treatment, Collection and Distribution systems.
- Thorough knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions involved in water and wastewater treatment work.
- Knowledge of computer applications for water quality sample data and maintenance record keeping.
- Ability to read, interpret, and apply instructions, drawings, and specifications for work assigned.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, other personnel, and the general public.
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Successful candidates will be required to complete a DOT background check, DOT pre-placement physical and DOT drug screen before employment.
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 OpportunityWoodard & 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 & BelongingWe welcome individuals from all backgrounds to apply, as
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