Lead Water Distribution O&M Technician

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.

•  Positive attitude and work ethic.
• High School graduate or equivalent. A mechanical/technical/vocational school background or experience is a plus.
• Possess and maintain a Missouri DS 3 Distribution License.
• Possess and maintain a Missouri D Treatment License.
• A valid Missouri motor vehicle operator’s license and have a commercial driver’s license (CDL) A or obtain in 6 months.
• The ability to perform manual labor. Must be able to lift or move up to 40 pounds on a regular basis.
• A minimum of 2 years relevant lead experience or combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Knowledge of the repair, maintenance, and installation of distribution systems
• Knowledge of operation and preventative maintenance.
• Skilled in a variety of equipment such as Excavators, Track Loaders, and Hydro Excavation equipment.
• Skilled in the use of a variety of hand and power tools
• Skilled in oral and written communication
• Participate in an on-call rotation!

 

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

 

• May stand, walk, or move 6 to 8 hours daily.
• May sit for 1 to 3 hours daily.
• May perform operations and maintenance functions requiring manual dexterity and precision movements, continuous or repetitive arm and hand movements, grasping movements, and occasional forceful exertion.
• Exert moderate, though not constant physical effort, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling, bending and reaching, climbing stairs and ladders.
• May lift, carry, push/pull objects and materials: regularly up to 40 pounds.
• Perceive and differentiate colors or shades of colors, sounds, odor, depth and visual cues or signals.
• Successful candidates will be required to complete a background check, pre-placement physical and drug screen before employment.