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Oshkosh Corporation

Wastewater Operator

Spartanburg, SC

$21.25 - $29.25/hr

JOB SUMMARY: The wastewater operator will oversee and maintain the treatment of wastewater to ... Physical/Chemical Wastewater - Class A * Ability to become forklift & MEWP certified * Strong ...

Smithfield Foods, Inc.

Wastewater Operator

Clinton, NC · On-site

$18.25 - $25.25/hr

Join our team as a Wastewater Operator, where you will play an important role in maintaining and ... Class I Wastewater License (or able to acquire within 3 years of employment). * Class I Water ...

Smithfield Foods

Wastewater Operator

Crete, NE

$19 - $26.25/hr

Join our team as a Wastewater Operator, where you will play an important role in maintaining and ... Class I Wastewater License (or able to acquire within 3 years of employment). * Class I Water ...

Smithfield Foods

Wastewater Operator

Clinton, NC · On-site

$18.25 - $25.25/hr

Join our team as a Wastewater Operator, where you will play an important role in maintaining and ... Class I Wastewater License (or able to acquire within 3 years of employment).Class I Water License ...

Smithfield Foods

Wastewater Operator

Tar Heel, NC

$20.25 - $27.75/hr

Join our team as a Wastewater Operator, where you will play an important role in maintaining and ... Class I Wastewater License (or able to acquire within 3 years of employment). * Class I Water ...

Smithfield Foods

Wastewater Operator

Tar Heel, NC · On-site

$20.25 - $27.75/hr

Join our team as a Wastewater Operator, where you will play an important role in maintaining and ... Class I Wastewater License (or able to acquire within 3 years of employment).Class I Water License ...

Smithfield Foods, Inc.

Wastewater Operator

Crete, NE · On-site

$19 - $26.25/hr

Join our team as a Wastewater Operator, where you will play an important role in maintaining and ... Class I Wastewater License (or able to acquire within 3 years of employment). * Class I Water ...

Smithfield Foods

Wastewater Operator

Crete, NE · On-site

$19 - $26.25/hr

Join our team as a Wastewater Operator, where you will play an important role in maintaining and ... Class I Wastewater License (or able to acquire within 3 years of employment).Class I Water License ...

Weston & Sampson

Wastewater Operator

Charleston, SC · On-site

$20.25 - $28/hr

A South Carolina Class D Water Treatment Operator license required * A South Carolina Class C Biological Wastewater Treatment Operator license required * A South Carolina System Operator License

Smithfield Foods

Wastewater Operator

Tar Heel, NC · On-site

$20.25 - $27.75/hr

Join our team as a Wastewater Operator, where you will play an important role in maintaining and ... Class I Wastewater License (or able to acquire within 3 years of employment). * Class I Water ...

Smithfield Foods

Wastewater Operator

Clinton, NC

$18.25 - $25.25/hr

Join our team as a Wastewater Operator, where you will play an important role in maintaining and ... Class I Wastewater License (or able to acquire within 3 years of employment). * Class I Water ...

Woodard & Curran

Wastewater Operator

Winter Springs, FL · On-site

$30 - $32/hr

Must possess a valid State of Florida Class "C" or higher Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators license. * A dual certification in Water and Wastewater will be an added benefit for qualifications.

Oshkosh Corporation

Wastewater Operator

Spartanburg, SC · On-site

$21.25 - $29.25/hr

JOB SUMMARY: The wastewater operator will oversee and maintain the treatment of wastewater to ... Physical/Chemical Wastewater - Class A * Ability to become forklift & MEWP certified * Strong ...

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Wastewater Operator

Winter Springs, FL

Woodard & Curran
Environmental Consulting Services • 501 - 1,000 employees
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$30 - $32/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 16 days ago

Woodard & Curran rating

9.4

Company rating: 9.4 out of 10

Based on 5 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Woodard & Curran is an employee-owned engineering, science, and operations firm dedicated to clean water, a safe environment, healthy communities, and happy people. We foster an inclusive, collaborative culture that supports professional growth, flexibility, and meaningful work, empowering our employees to make a lasting 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 reimburse employees in earning, upgrading, and keeping their licenses and certifications within the industry.
 
 
The Wastewater Operator regularly participates in the daily operations and maintenance of 2 Wastewater Treatment Facilities as directed by the Project Manager and Chief Operator. If you enjoy working outdoors protecting nature's precious resource, water, then you will find this position challenging and rewarding. This position comes with the opportunity for upward mobility to advance your career in the utility field. Woodard & Curran is dedicated to our employees' growth and development and wants to help you on your career path!
 
Schedule:
 
Tuesday - Saturday, or  Sunday - Thursday, 7:00am-3:00pm pm. Flexibility and extended shifts to meet the seasonal demands of the wastewater system.  Reliable and dependable attendance is an essential function of the position. 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 required.
 
-       On-call, incentives offer $200 for the week you are on call (this is on a rotation).
-       Compensation for being on call is 2hrs minimum paid for each call out received.
What you will be doing at Woodard & Curran
  • Monitor wastewater treatment plant processes and equipment both manually and via SCADA automation, adjusting as necessary to control their operation.
  • Perform water quality sampling, testing, and analysis to determine compliance with federal, state, and EPA standards.
  • Operate, maintain, control, and perform routine repair of plant equipment, including preventive maintenance duties.
  • Utilize software programs for maintenance work orders and maintain all necessary records.
  • Perform general maintenance duties of plant and other assigned duties.
  • Monitor and evaluate the operations of a medium, complex wastewater treatment facilities and its auxiliary systems; maintains plant log.
  • Reviews trends, records, and reports to maintain proper procedure and standards; collects and tabulates operational log data for regulatory agencies.
  • Recognize deviations or irregularities in the plant operation and maintenance; adjust the plant process and equipment in order to maintain the required quality standards of the federal, state, and county regulatory agencies.
  • Sample, measure, and test plant values such as pH, chlorine residuals, temperature, levels, and others; make corrections and adjustments; collect required samples for on and offsite analysis.
  • Collaborate with maintenance staff on specific projects; adjust or bypass job specific areas, processes, or equipment to ensure consistent water production, plant integrity, and safety.
  • Test, monitor, record, evaluate, troubleshoot, and adjust the operation of plant emergency generator and auxiliary equipment.
  • Assist contractors and consultants with specific tasks.
  • Assist in preparing standard operating procedures.
  • Oversee Plant operations to remain in compliance of all Federal, State, County and City regulations and standards.
  • Ensure compliance with safety regulations and standard operating procedures.
  • Work around high voltage, rotating equipment and various hazardous chemicals.
  • Performs related work as required.
What you will need to succeed
  • High School Degree or Equivalent.
  • Valid Florida Driver's License required.
  • Must possess a valid State of Florida Class "C"  or higher Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators license.
  • A dual certification in Water and Wastewater will be an added benefit for qualifications.
  • Being able to make sound decisions in process control and follow instructions, as well as following safety procedures.
  • Successful candidates will be required to complete a background check, pre-placement physical and drug screen before employment.
$30 - $32 an hour
Pay range will depend on experience and licensure.

Woodard & Curran offers a comprehensive benefits package. For more information about our benefits & workplace policies visit Benefit & Policy Information - Woodard & Curran.

 

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Equal Employment Opportunity & Accessibility: Woodard & Curran is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to non-discrimination and make employment decisions based on job-related factors. Individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact Beth Sweitzer.

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