Industrial Wastewater Treatment Operator job opportunity at Woodard & Curran, Inc..



Date2026-03-31 bot
Woodard & Curran, Inc. Industrial Wastewater Treatment Operator
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loacation Worthington, MN, United States Of America
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<p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">Woodard &amp; 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 teams that encourage collaboration in an 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. This commitment enables us to make a meaningful impact on our clients, communities, and the planet.</span></p><p><br></p><p> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Arial Narrow', sans-serif;">Woodard &amp; 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.&nbsp; Woodard &amp; Curran also aids employees in earning, upgrading, and keeping their certifications within the industry.</p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Arial Narrow', sans-serif;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Arial Narrow', sans-serif;"><strong>What will you be doing at Woodard &amp; Curran?</strong></p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Arial Narrow', sans-serif;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Arial Narrow', sans-serif;">Come join our team supporting the wastewater treatment needs for a food processing client located in Worthington, Minnesota! In this unique role, you will have the chance to work in Industrial Wastewater Treatment, allowing you the opportunity to grow and develop your skill set in the field.&nbsp; Each day presents different challenges and learning opportunities as we strive to maintain safety and compliance, and produce the highest quality of treated wastewater. If you enjoy protecting nature’s precious resource, water, then this position is for you!&nbsp; Woodard &amp; Curran is dedicated to our employee’s growth and development and wants to help you on your career path.&nbsp;</p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Arial Narrow', sans-serif;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Arial Narrow', sans-serif;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Arial Narrow', sans-serif;">The Worthington, Minnesota staff is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the wastewater treatment plant and the building and grounds. The Wastewater Operator will be responsible for process monitoring and adjustments, as well as performing 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. You will participate in the daily operations and maintenance of the wastewater treatment facility as directed by the plant manager.</p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Arial Narrow', sans-serif;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Arial Narrow', sans-serif;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Arial Narrow', sans-serif;"><strong>Schedule:</strong> Monday – Friday, 7.00am – 3.30pm. Our staff participates in an “on call” rotation for plant coverage outside normal workday hours and rotating short shifts on weekends and holidays. Operators may be required to respond to emergency situations and work in inclement weather as needed.&nbsp;</p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Arial Narrow', sans-serif;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Arial Narrow', sans-serif;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Arial Narrow', sans-serif;"><strong>What will you need to succeed?</strong></p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Arial Narrow', sans-serif;">&nbsp;</p> <ul style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0px;"> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Arial Narrow', sans-serif;">A wastewater license is not required but is preferred. We will work with employees to obtain licensure.</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Arial Narrow', sans-serif;">Experience in the operation and maintenance of pumps, motors, electrical and automation equipment, plumbing fixtures, boilers, and compressors is preferred.</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Arial Narrow', sans-serif;">High School or trade school diploma or equivalent is required.</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Arial Narrow', sans-serif;">A valid motor vehicle operator's license.</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Arial Narrow', sans-serif;">Knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions involved in wastewater treatment work.</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Arial Narrow', sans-serif;">Knowledge of computer applications, and ability to use &amp; learn various software programs [Hach WIMS, SEMS CMMS, and Utility Cloud].</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Arial Narrow', sans-serif;">Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, and other personnel.</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Arial Narrow', sans-serif;">Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Arial Narrow', sans-serif;">Must be able to lift or move up to 40 lbs. on a regular basis.</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Arial Narrow', sans-serif;">Ability to make sound decisions in process control and follow instructions, as well as follow safety procedures.</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Arial Narrow', sans-serif;">Successful candidates will be required to complete a pre-placement background check, physical and drug screen before employment.</li> </ul> <p></p>\n<p></p><p><br></p><p></p>\n<div>$24 - $29 an hour</div><small><div>Pay Range will vary based on level of experience and certification.</div></small>\n<p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Employee Support &amp; Benefits</span></strong></p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">Retirement Savings:</span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0px;"> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">401(k) Pre-tax or Roth Contributions:</span></strong><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;"> The company matches 100% of the first 3% of salary contributed</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">Time away from work:</span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0px;"> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">Observed holidays:</span></strong><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;"> Choose up to 8 holidays to observe annually</span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">Vacation: </span></strong><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">Accrued based on years of experience and calculated on hours worked</span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">Sick time:</span></strong><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;"> Paid sick time for non-work-related illness or injury.</span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">Parental leave</span></strong><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">: Up to 80 hours of Paid Parental Leave for child bonding</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">Coverage and support for your needs and well-being:</span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0px;"> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">Disability:</span></strong><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;"> Paid short- and long-term disability</span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">Health</span></strong><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">: Medical plan options; plus dental and vision plans.</span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">Life</span></strong><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">: Basic employee group life insurance and AD&amp;D benefits; additional voluntary life insurance for employees and families is available through Sun Life.</span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">Wellbeing: </span></strong><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">DarioMind assistance program combined with personalized mental health and wellbeing resources.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">E-Verify Participation</span></strong></p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">Woodard &amp; Curran participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s E-Verify program to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. As part of this process, we display the required Notice of E-Verify Participation and Right to Work posters.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.woodardcurran.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Right-to-Work-and-E-Verify-Posters.pdf"><span style="color: blue;">To view the Right to Work and E-Verify Posters combined posters, click here.</span></a></span></p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">Equal Employment Opportunity</span></strong></p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">Woodard &amp; Curran is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply. We are committed to ensuring our employment practices are non-discriminatory and based solely on job-related factors.&nbsp;&nbsp;To read our entire<em>&nbsp;</em><a href="https://www.woodardcurran.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Woodard-Curran-AA-EEO-Policy-Statement-2024.pdf"><em><span style="color: blue;">Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement, click here</span></em></a><em>. </em>To view the EEOC<em>&nbsp;</em><a href="https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf"><span style="color: blue;">Workplace Discrimination is Illegal poster and supplement, click here</span></a><em><a href="https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf"><span style="color: blue;">.</span></a></em></span></p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">If you have a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to apply, please contact&nbsp;<a href="mailto:bsweitzer@woodardcurran.com?subject=Reasonable%20Accommodation%20to%20Apply%20for%20Job"><span style="color: blue;">Beth Sweitzer</span></a>.</span></p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">Inclusion &amp; Belonging</span></strong></p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">We welcome individuals from all backgrounds to apply, as we believe that different perspectives and experiences enrich our workplace and enhance our ability to serve our clients and communities effectively.</span></p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">At Woodard &amp; Curran, we are committed to fostering a respectful and inclusive work environment. We understand that the best solutions for our clients and communities come from a culture that nurtures the success and growth of all employees. As an employee-owned organization, our dedication to fostering growth, access and opportunity empowers us to serve our clients effectively and advance our mission of making a positive impact on the world. Our success is rooted in supporting our team members to reach their full potential, enabling us to deliver the most innovative, sound and effective solutions to improve our communities around us.</span></p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">Non-Solicitation Disclosure:</span></strong></p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">Please be advised that we do not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from recruitment agencies. Any resumes or candidate profiles submitted without a signed contract in place will be considered unsolicited and will not be eligible for any referral fees. Recruitment agencies must have a valid signed agreement with our company prior to following the submission process to consider potential candidates.</span></p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">Text Message Communication Notice:</span></strong></p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">We know your time is valuable! To keep things moving, we may send brief SMS reminders or updates during the hiring process. If you prefer not to receive texts, you can opt out by replying STOP.</span></p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;"><a href="https://www.woodardcurran.com/terms-of-use/">Woodard &amp; Curran Terms of Use</a></span></p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;"><a href="https://www.woodardcurran.com/privacy-statement/">Woodard &amp; Curran Privacy Statement</a></span></p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;">&nbsp;</p>

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