Wastewater Treatment Maintenance Technician

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 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 aids employees in earning, upgrading, and keeping their certifications within the industry.

What will you be doing at Woodard & Curran?

Woodard & Curran is growing! We are looking for a maintenance mechanic/technician to support a wastewater plant that treats Industrial wastewater from a food & beverage facility in Crossville, TN. If you are looking for a role protecting nature’s precious resource, water, then this position is for you!  Woodard & Curran is dedicated to our employees’ growth and development and wants to help you on your career path. 

The Crossville, Tennessee staff is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the wastewater treatment plant and the building and grounds. The Operators/Maintenance Mechanic will be responsible for process monitoring and adjustments, as well as performing basic mechanical repairs on pumps, compressors, valves, and much more. You will participate in the daily operations and maintenance of the wastewater treatment facility as directed by the Plant Manager. 

Schedule: The schedule is typically eight days on, six days off. 2^nd shift Hours: 11:00am to 9:00pm and 3^rd shift Hours are: 8:00pm to 6:00am. You will work from Wednesday through the following Wednesday and then get the next 6 days off. Weekdays are 10-hour days and the weekends (Saturday & Sunday) and holidays are 12-hour days.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Participate in the daily operations and maintenance of the wastewater treatment facility as directed by the Plant/Project Manager.
• Perform preventative maintenance and repair of all plant equipment.  
• Daily inspection of operating sites.
• Perform data entry and report generation, including data for preparing the Monthly Operating Report.
• Coordinate to ensure that other plant employees follow established administrative, safety, and operating policies.
• Monitors and control assigned tasks to ensure cost-effective service.

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in the operation and maintenance of pumps, motors, electrical and automation equipment, plumbing fixtures, boilers, and compressors.
• Experience working in a wastewater treatment facility preferred.
• High School or trade school diploma is required, Associate Degree or higher preferred.
• A valid motor vehicle operator's license.
• Knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions involved in wastewater treatment work.
• Knowledge of computer applications, or ability to use & learn various software programs [Hach WIMS, SEMS CMMS, and Utility Cloud], preferred.
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply instructions, drawings, and specifications for work assigned.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, other personnel, and the general public.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Must be able to lift or move up to 40 lbs., climb up and down stairs multiple times a shift, and work from heights of 12 feet on a regular basis.
• Successful candidates will be required to complete a pre-placement background check,  physical and drug screen before employment.

•       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.

Woodard & Curran participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s E-Verify program to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. As part of this process, we display the required Notice of E-Verify Participation and Right to Work posters. To view the Right to Work and E-Verify Posters combined posters, click here.

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.  To read our entireAffirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement, click here. To view the EEOCWorkplace Discrimination is Illegal poster and supplement, click here.

If you have a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to apply, please contact Beth Sweitzer.

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.

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.

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