Wastewater 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 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 aids employees in earning, upgrading, and keeping their certifications within the industry.     What will you be doing at Woodard & Curran?   Woodard & Curran is growing, and we are looking for a qualified Maintenance Mechanic near Horse Cave, Kentucky! Be part of a team that treats you with respect and dignity. You will be working in an Industrial wastewater pretreatment plant. If you enjoy protecting nature’s precious resource, water, then this position is for you!  Woodard & Curran is dedicated to our employee’s growth and development and wants to help you on your career path.    The staff is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the wastewater treatment plant and the building and grounds. The Wastewater Maintenance Mechanic will be responsible not only for process monitoring and adjustments, but will perform basic to advanced mechanical and electrical repairs on pumps, compressors, valves, HVAC equipment, and various types of electrical equipment including VFDs, power systems, and much more.   Schedule: This position will be 3rd shift, 4:00pm to 2:30am Tuesday to Tuesday. This position will be 8 days on and 6 days off. In addition, operators will be required to respond to emergency situations and work in inclement weather as needed.  The schedule may include evenings and weekend work but will be determined based on operational needs. Our staff participates in an “on call” rotation for plant coverage outside normal workday hours and shifts may include weekends and holidays. 

What will you need to succeed at Woodard & Curran?

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in the operation and maintenance of pumps, motors, electrical and automation equipment, plumbing fixtures, boilers, and compressors.
• Electrical experience (wiring, wire diagrams, line diagrams, circuit boards, UPSs, VFDs, PLCs) and power system experience.
• Experience working in a wastewater treatment facility preferred.
• High School or trade school diploma is required, Associate’s 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, and ability to use & learn various software programs [Hach WIMS, SEMS CMMS, and Utility Cloud].
• 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. on a regular basis.

Why would you choose Woodard & Curran?

• You would be offered a generous total rewards package:
• Competitive compensation.
• Excellent Benefits to include retirement, generous paid time off, holidays, medical & dental insurance, flexible spending account.
• Career growth.
• Support and reimbursement in earning, upgrading, and keeping your licenses and certifications within the industry. Bonus potential for obtaining next level licensure.
• The opportunity to become more versatile and even more technically proficient. We cross-train to improve facility operations, job satisfaction, and job security.