Wastewater Operations & Maintenance Technician - Grade 4 License Required - (Acton, MA)

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.

What Will You Be Doing at Woodard & Curran?

As an O&M Technician, you will join the team responsible for operating and maintaining the Acton, Massachusetts Wastewater Treatment Facility. Our O&M team supports the wastewater treatment plant, collection system, and ancillary equipment at the site.

Each day brings different challenges and opportunities to learn as the team works toward achieving 100% compliance through daily process monitoring and a comprehensive maintenance system. If you enjoy working outdoors and helping protect one of nature’s most precious resources, water, this could be the opportunity for you.

In this full-time position, you will support facility operations and maintenance projects, general facility and grounds maintenance, laboratory analysis, recordkeeping, and process control.

Woodard & Curran is dedicated to the growth and development of our employees and wants to help you along your career path.

What You Will Be Responsible For

• Participate in the daily operation and maintenance of the wastewater treatment facility, as directed by the Plant or Project Manager.
• Participate in the daily operation and maintenance of the collection system and all associated components, as directed by the Plant or Project Manager.
• Assist with preventive maintenance and repairs for plant-related equipment.
• Complete daily inspections and rounds of the operating sites.
• Gather information for report preparation, including data used to prepare the Monthly Operating Report.
• Coordinate with operations staff to ensure established administrative, safety, and operating policies are followed.

Schedule

The general daily schedule is

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

• Flexibility is required for this position. Operators participate in an on-call rotation to provide plant coverage outside normal workday hours, and shifts may include weekends.
• Operators must also be available to respond to emergency situations and work in inclement weather as needed.
• What Will You Need to Succeed?

• A Massachusetts Grade 4 Wastewater Operator License.
• Operations and maintenance experience at a wastewater treatment facility, or an equivalent combination of similar work experience and education.
• Ability to perform routine preventive maintenance, inspections, lubrication, basic adjustments, cleaning, and documentation to keep plant and collection system equipment operating reliably.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, other personnel, and the general public.
• Ability to support general building upkeep and site maintenance, including:
• Snow and ice response
• Mowing
• Cleaning
• Painting
• Minor carpentry
• Maintaining a safe and organized work environment
• Comfort working with wastewater-related equipment, including:
• Pumps
• Motors
• Valves
• Blowers
• Mixers
• Piping
• Screens
• Chemical feed systems
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Familiarity with biological and chemical treatment processes, with a particular aptitude for laboratory analysis, recordkeeping, and facility maintenance.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to regularly lift or move up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to respond to emergency situations and work in inclement weather as needed.

Pre-Employment Requirements

Successful candidates will be required to complete the following before employment

• DOT background check
• DOT pre-placement physical
• DOT drug screen

Why Choose Woodard & Curran?

Woodard & Curran offers a generous total rewards package that includes

• Competitive compensation
• Retirement benefits
• Generous paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Medical and dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Career growth opportunities
• Support and reimbursement for earning, upgrading, and maintaining industry licenses and certifications
• Bonus potential for obtaining the next level of licensure

Woodard & Curran offers a comprehensive benefits package. For more information about our benefits & workplace policies visit Benefit & Policy Information - Woodard & Curran.

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