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Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
Woodard CurranO'Fallon, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 19 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 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? Regularly participates in the daily operations and maintenance of the Wastewater Treatment and Wastewater Lift Stations as directed by the Project Manager. In this role you will be checking lift stations, servicing multiple pieces of mechanical and electrical equipment as directed by the Plant Manager. Schedule: Hours are Monday thru Friday 7:30am to 4:00pm. Participates in an on-call rotation on weekends, holidays and outside normal workday hours. Will be required to respond to emergency or unpredictable situations. On call responsibility once every 5 weeks. You will be paid $200 for being on call and able to drive a company vehicle home to respond to call outs. Available to assist other staff members with call outs that require additional personnel.
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 we believe that different perspectives and experiences enrich our workplace and enhance our ability to serve our clients and communities effectively.
At Woodard & 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
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? Regularly participates in the daily operations and maintenance of the Wastewater Treatment and Wastewater Lift Stations as directed by the Project Manager. In this role you will be checking lift stations, servicing multiple pieces of mechanical and electrical equipment as directed by the Plant Manager. Schedule: Hours are Monday thru Friday 7:30am to 4:00pm. Participates in an on-call rotation on weekends, holidays and outside normal workday hours. Will be required to respond to emergency or unpredictable situations. On call responsibility once every 5 weeks. You will be paid $200 for being on call and able to drive a company vehicle home to respond to call outs. Available to assist other staff members with call outs that require additional personnel.
What will you need to succeed?
- Missouri wastewater treatment plant operator’s license preferred. Or the ability to obtain within 6 months.
- A valid Missouri motor vehicle operator's license. Ability to obtain class B CDL within 6 months.
- Working knowledge of the principles, procedures, methods, equipment, materials, and tools employed in the operation' and maintenance of Wastewater Treatment and Lift station.
- Thorough knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions involved in wastewater treatment work.
- Knowledge of computer applications.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Successful candidates will be required to complete a background check, pre-placement physical and 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 we believe that different perspectives and experiences enrich our workplace and enhance our ability to serve our clients and communities effectively.
At Woodard & 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
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