Lead Water/Wastewater Utility 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 diverse teams and encourage collaboration in an equitable and 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. That's how we make a difference to our clients, people, 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 reimburses employees in earning, upgrading, and keeping their licenses and certifications within the industry.

Woodard & Curran is seeking a Lead Water/Wastewater Utility Technician to join our experienced team of Technicians and Operators. As a Lead Field Service Technician, you will be a working supervisor responsible for the operation, maintenance and repair of the wastewater collection system and water distribution system. This position is under the Project Manager and Maintenance Supervisor. If you enjoy working outdoors protecting nature's precious resource, water, then you will find this position challenging and rewarding.

Normal workday hours are 7:00AM - 3:30 PM Monday through Friday with occasional weekend and storm coverage.  Must be able to work holidays and as required for emergency call outs on rotation.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Supervise the operations and efficiency of the assigned crew.
• Contact appropriate vendors and service providers to get pricing, order materials, or services.
• Oversees work performed by outside contractors.
• Instruct employees on the correct and safe use of various equipment (i.e., backhoe, excavators) and must operate the equipment on the job site.
• Install water meters as needed.
• Locate valves, water mains, manholes, leaks, etc., in the field.
• May have to assist with repair and maintenance of sewage pumps and sewer lines.
• Responsible for the safeguarding and maintenance of personal protective equipment and issued tools.
• General knowledge of utility and company policies and procedures.
• Serve in a rotating on-call capacity and respond to after-hours emergencies.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

What will you need to succeed?

• Minimum of high school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to obtain necessary certification within 24 months of hire required (D level Water Distribution Certification).
• Five to 10 years of related experience in similar field.
• Any combination of the training and experience which will indicate possession of the skills, knowledge and abilities listed above.
• Ability to lift or carry up to 50 pounds, walk up to 5 miles per day, and constantly stoop, kneel, crouch, and stand.
• Valid driver's license with clear driving record.
• Successful candidates will be required to complete a background check, pre-placement physical and drug screen before employment.

$32 - $35 an hour

Depending on qualifications and experience.

401(k) Pre-tax or Roth Contributions: Company will match equal to 100% of the first 3% of salary contributed, All employees are eligible to participate in the 401(k) plan and are 100% vested in the value of own contributions and any employer matching contributions.

Vacation time is provided to full and part-time regular employees. Vacation is accrued, based on number of hours worked per week as well as prior years of experience.

Woodard & Curran offers paid sick time to eligible employees who are absent due to their own non-work related, illness, injury, or medical procedure.

Woodard & Curran provides up to 80 hours of Paid Parental Leave for child bonding in a 12-month period.

Company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance from Sun Life to assist with replacing a portion of your income in the event of non-job-related illness or injury. Eligible employees are automatically enrolled and eligible immediately.

Personal and Family health: Company offers three medical plan options based on geography; plus HSA and PSA plans are available based on eligibility, additional options include dental and vision plans.

Company provides basic employee group life insurance and AD&D benefits; additional voluntary life insurance for employee and family are available through Sun Life.

WayForward powered by Dario: EAP Program combined with personalized mental health and wellbeing coaching.

LiveWell wellbeing program: credit incentive is available, up to $600 annually - nutrition and fitness reimbursement, and access to the Virgin Pulse wellness platform.

Education: Tuition assistance offers eligible employees up to 100% reimbursement of tuition, books and fees up to $5250 per year, for courses related to the employee's job or planned career development.