Lead Operator - Wastewater Treatment

Job Description

Job Description

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 has a phenomenal opportunity to join our skilled treatment team in Jewett, City, Connecticut. Partnering with our Area Manager and Support Staff, the ideal candidate will manage the daily operations of the facility and pump stations, including scope, schedule, and budget management in accordance with our contractual requirements.

What will you be doing at Woodard & Curran?

We are seeking a Lead Operator with a minimum Connecticut Grade 3 wastewater certification. In this role, you will be responsible for assisting with the day-to-day operations, laboratory work, maintenance, management, process control, client and compliance reporting, and other administrative duties.

Typical Responsibilities Include :

• Coordination and Communication :  The Lead Operator will actively coordinate and communicate with the Project Manager, support staff and contractors. You will work closely with all parties to ensure effective system operation and optimization.
• Hands-on Work and Reporting :   You will be responsible for all aspects of the daily operations at the Advanced BNR Oxidation Ditch  Wastewater Treatment Facility including pump stations and solids handling.
• Scheduling and Supervision :  The ideal candidate will assist the Wastewater Treatment Plant Operations Manager in planning, organizing, assigning, directing, and reviewing the work of employees engaged in the operation and maintenance of the wastewater treatment plant and Collection Pumping Stations.
• On-call Rotation :  Our operators participate in an “on-call” rotation for plant coverage outside normal workday hours, including weekends. You will also be required to respond to emergency situations and work in inclement weather as needed.

Schedule :

What will you need to succeed?

Depending on qualifications and experience.

Employee Support & Benefits

Retirement Savings :

Time away from work :

Coverage and support for your needs and well-being :

Equal Employment Opportunity

Woodard & 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 & Belonging

We 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 nurtures the success and growth of all employees. As an employee-owned organization, our dedication to fostering growth, access and opportunity empowers us to serve our clients effectively and advance our mission of making a positive impact on the world. Our success is rooted in supporting our team members to reach their full potential, enabling us to deliver the most innovative, sound and effective solutions to improve our communities around us.

Non-Solicitation Disclosure :

Please be advised that we do not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from recruitment agencies. Any resumes or candidate profiles submitted without a signed contract in place will be considered unsolicited and will not be eligible for any referral fees. Recruitment agencies must have a valid, signed agreement with our company prior to following the submission process to consider potential candidates.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.