Water or Wastewater Treatment Operator

At Woodard & Curran, you’ll join a nationwide team of certified water and wastewater operators, engineers, scientists, and regulatory professionals working together to protect clean water and keep essential infrastructure running safely and reliably.

Whether you’re an experienced operator or looking to build a career in the water industry, we’d like to hear from you. We provide training, support for operator certification, and opportunities to grow your skills and advance your career.

If you enjoy hands-on work, being outdoors, solving problems, and doing work that has a direct impact on your community and the environment, this could be a great opportunity for you.

We’re looking for a Water/Wastewater Operator or Operator Trainee to join our team at the Englewood, Ohio Water & Wastewater Treatment Facilities.  You’ll work alongside experienced team members to help operate and maintain critical treatment systems. Depending on your experience, you’ll have the opportunity to learn on the job, develop your technical skills, and work toward your Ohio operator license.

Your responsibilities will include:

• →Operating and monitoring wastewater treatment equipment and processes
• →Performing routine maintenance on plant systems, pumps, valves, and equipment
• →Conducting laboratory testing, sampling, and recording results
• →Helping maintain the facility, grounds, and equipment
• →Troubleshooting operational issues and supporting reliable plant performance
• →Following safety procedures and helping the facility meet regulatory requirements

Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM

This position also participates in a rotating on-call schedule shared among facility staff to provide emergency response coverage when needed.

Starting pay will be based on experience, qualifications, certifications, and other relevant factors.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to obtain an Ohio EPA Wastewater Treatment Works or Drinking Water Treatment Operator License within two years of employment
• Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Willingness to learn and develop new technical skills

This is a hands-on operations role that includes:

• Working outdoors in a variety of weather conditions
• Safely accessing tanks, manholes, and confined spaces in accordance with established safety procedures
• Regularly lifting and moving up to 40 pounds
• Successfully completing required background, physical, and drug screening processes

• Previous water or wastewater treatment experience
• Mechanical maintenance experience, particularly with pumps and valves
• Technical, mechanical, industrial, utilities, or vocational training
  
  

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