Water or Wastewater Treatment Operator Trainee

Salary Range: 23 to 32 (Currency: USD) (Pay period: per-hour-wage)

Build a Career That Makes a Difference!

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.

What You’ll Do

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

Newer to the water and wastewater industry? Don’t let that stop you from applying. If you have a strong work ethic, mechanical aptitude, and an interest in building a career in the environmental field, we’re interested in talking with you.

Why Join Woodard & Curran?

• Meaningful work: Help protect public health, the environment, and local water resources.
• Career development: Build valuable technical skills and gain experience in an essential industry.
• Certification support: Receive support as you work toward obtaining and maintaining your Ohio water or wastewater operator license.
• Experienced teammates: Learn alongside knowledgeable operators and industry professionals.
• Long-term opportunity: Develop a career in an industry where skilled, licensed operators play an essential role in their communities.

Schedule

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.

Compensation

Pay Range: $23.00 to $36.00 per hour

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

What We’re Looking For

Required Qualifications

• 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

Preferred, But Not Required

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

Don’t check every box? We still encourage you to apply. We’re looking for people who are dependable, safety-minded, eager to learn, and interested in building a long-term career in water and wastewater operations.

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

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

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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