Wastewater Treatment Operator at Woodard & Curran in Concord, MA

Summary: Woodard & Curran is a national engineering, science, and operations firm dedicated to clean water and a safe environment. They are seeking a Wastewater Treatment Operator to manage the operation and maintenance of a wastewater treatment facility, focusing on laboratory analysis, record keeping, and process control. Responsibilities: - Be part of a team that runs the first CoMag system in the entire world - Responsible for the operation and maintenance of the wastewater treatment plant and the building and grounds - Responsible for the operation and general maintenance of equipment at a 1 MGD advanced wastewater treatment facility - Primary focus will be in laboratory analysis, record keeping, and process control - Secondary focus is assisting with maintenance projects and general facility and grounds maintenance - Participate in an 'on call' rotation for plant coverage outside normal workday hours, including weekends - Required to respond to emergency situations and work in inclement weather as needed Required Qualifications: - Massachusetts Grade IV or higher license, or the ability to obtain within 6 months - Minimum of one year of experience in a wastewater treatment facility, operation, and maintenance; or any equivalent combination of education - Must live within a one hour radius of Concord, MA in order to respond to emergency call-outs - High School or trade school diploma is required, Associate Degree or higher preferred - Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, other personnel, and the general public - Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing - Familiarity with biological/chemical treatment processes with particular aptitude for laboratory analysis, record keeping, and facility maintenance - Must be able to lift or move up to 40 lbs. on a regular basis - Successful candidates will be required to complete a background check, pre-placement physical and drug screen before employment Preferred Qualifications: - Associate Degree or higher preferred Required Skills: Massachusetts Grade IV, higher wastewater treatment license, Wastewater treatment facility operation, Wastewater treatment facility maintenance, Biological treatment processes, Chemical treatment processes, Laboratory analysis, Record keeping, Facility maintenance, establish, maintain effective working relationships Benefits: 401(k) Pre-tax or Roth Contributions: The company matches 100% of the first 3% of salary contributed, 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, 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.