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Water Treatment Plant Maintenance Technician

Woodard & Curran65 open roles

Pay
$27 – $29 an hour
Where
Defiance, MO
Work mode
On site
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Your applicationOpen nowWater Treatment Plant Maintenance TechnicianWoodard & Curran · Defiance, MO

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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.

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?

In this role, you will participate in the daily maintenance and operations of the Water Treatment Plant facility (wells, pump, motors, etc.).as directed by the Project Manager.

Come be a part of a team that operates a water treatment plant that was built in 1941 by the US Army in Defiance, Missouri. This plant has been in operation for over 84 years and is still performing as it was designed. We are designed to treat 22 million gallons a day, however currently we are averaging about 10 million a day. There is going to be a lot of new equipment to learn the preventive maintenance on since a new capital project is starting now to add a new clarifier and replace the current three, we currently have. Our influent source is ground water from an alluvial aquifer and nine alluvial wells that serve the water plant. Our treatment consists of lime softening, disinfecting with sodium hypochlorite and secondary disinfection with aqua ammonia and addition of fluoride for dental health. We have been 100% four log compliance for years to provide high quality drinking water for our client and their customers. Each day does require the maintenance technician to monitor the daily process and make sure that all the equipment is performing to the best of its ability to ensure the treatment process is of the highest quality. If you are interested in conservation and working on multiple types of motors, pumps, transmitters, analyzers and general preventive maintenance of equipment interests you, then this is the place for you. Woodard & Curran is dedicated to our employees’ growth and development and wants to help you on your career path.

The Defiance, MO water treatment plant staff is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the water treatment plant, the wells and the buildings and grounds. This full-time position is responsible for the general maintenance of equipment at the water treatment plant and its related facilities. The technicians’ primary focus will be working with the lead and performing preventative and corrective maintenance. The secondary focus is assisting in operations of the plant when needed (i.e. filling in when for coworker vacation time or other reasons). There is routine weekly preventive maintenance assigned to this position.

Schedule:

The schedule for this position is Monday – Friday 7:00 am – 3:30 pm. Currently there is not an on-call rotation. You will be required to respond to emergencies or unpredictable situations. In addition, this position will float as an operator when needed.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities:

  • Monitors plant operations to ensure adherence to all State and Federal regulations.
  • Collects and analyzes samples from water treatment and TSS samples.
  • Responds to emergency situations as required or in accordance with emergency operations plan.
  • Maintains and keeps current State operator’s license.
  • Maintains stock of chemicals used.
  • Performs all work in compliance with established safety standards.
  • Performs minor and major repair and maintenance to plant and equipment.
  • Is able to wear a respirator.
  • Operates and maintains chemical feed equipment; calculates chemical feed rates.
  • Maintains and monitors clear well and treatment basins levels.
  • Collects water samples in order to perform lab analysis.
  • Completes and updates daily log sheets and laboratory test results; enters data into Hach WIMS.
  • Inspects water treatment equipment in order to ensure proper and safe operation.
  • Receives and records chemical deliveries and monitors chemical storage areas.
  • Backwashes filters and sets proper flow rate when in use.
  • Responds to chemical emergencies.

What will you need to succeed?

  • Missouri Water treatment plant operator’s license preferred.
  • A valid Missouri motor vehicle operator's license.
  • Working knowledge of the principles, procedures, methods, equipment, materials, and tools employed in the operation' and maintenance of Water Treatment Plant facility.
  • Thorough knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions involved in water treatment work.
  • Knowledge of computer applications.
  • Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
  • Successful candidates will be required to complete a background check, pre-placement physical and drug screen before employment.

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

E-Verify Participation: Woodard & Curran participates in E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. As part of this process, we provide access to the Right to Work & E-Verify postings.

Equal Employment Opportunity & Accessibility: Woodard & Curran is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to non-discrimination and make employment decisions based on job-related factors. Individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact Beth Sweitzer.

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