Street Department Maintenance Technician

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. 

Essential duties are, but not limited to:

• Performing all routine, preventive and corrective maintenance assignments that are assigned by the project's preventive maintenance and repair program.
• Performing housekeeping duties in the maintenance department and on maintenance vehicles as assigned by the Foreperson.
• Performing all work in a safe and professional manner by following established safety, operating, and emergency response procedures.
• Performing all work to produce an end result which meets all goals and objectives set by the project’s manager.

What will you need to succeed?

• Must have high school diploma or educational equivalent.
• Requires the ability to carry out verbal and written instructions.
• Must have the ability to establish effective working relationships with other employees.
• A valid Illinois State CDL drivers’ license is preferred.
• Must be willing to work schedules which may include weekend or holiday duty, carry a company provided radio, and be willing to respond to emergencies at any time.
• Ability to operate heavy equipment such as a backhoe, mini-hoe, skid steer, dump truck and street sweeper is preferred.
• Successful candidates will be required to complete a DOT background check, DOT pre-placement physical and DOT drug screen before employment.

Mutual Dispute Resolution (MDR)

 

As part of our commitment to a fair and respectful workplace, Woodard & Curran uses a Mutual Dispute Resolution (MDR) to help resolve most employment-related concerns efficiently and consistently.

 

What this means:

• MDR applies to both you and the Company
• Most workplace-related disputes are resolved through binding arbitration, rather than court proceedings
• Certain exceptions are outlined in the full agreement

 

If you are offered a position with Woodard & Curran, you will be asked to review and sign the MDR as part of your offer packet.

 

🔗 Review the full agreement here: Mutual Dispute Resolution Agreement

 

 

Employee Support & Benefits

 

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 8 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; plu