Job Details
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 seeking a Wastewater Treatment Plant Foreman in Carlinville, Illinois. In this role, you will be involved in the operations and maintenance of the facilities, troubleshooting problems and supervising Union staff.
Essential duties include but not limited to:
- Responsible for the efficient daily operation and maintenance of the City's wastewater treatment plant operations, and supervision of employees
- Administer processes and decisions that maintain efficient plant operation
- Maintain proper balance of treatment process to remain in compliance with all applicable State and Federal requirements
- Maintain lab work in compliance with all necessary testing requirements of the State
- Maintain daily operations of all sewage lift stations
- Maintain the City sewage collection system including but not limited to flushing, jetting, vacuum, cleaning and removal of grease
- Open and close valves as needed for plant operation
- Operate mechanical pumps as needed for plant operation
- Sludge handling, processing and hauling
- Operate heavy equipment including but not limited to, snow plows, jetters, and excavators
- Install and maintain sewer pumps
- Take readings, tests and records temperatures and usage of chemicals; checks pumps and other equipment to ensure they are operational
- Maintains shop equipment as well as vehicles
- General cleaning and painting
- Maintains City grounds and parkways, particularly in parkways impacted by sewer repairs or installations
What will you need to succeed?- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Must possess a Illinois Class 1 Wastewater Operator license or seven years of experience in water/wastewater operations and maintenance.
- Valid Illinois driver's license and CDL required.
- Knowledge of the regulatory requirements, work operations, methods, and techniques used in the maintenance, repair, installation and construction of municipal wastewater treatment facilities, lift stations, sanitary collection system, equipment and systems.
- Ability to work carry out verbal and written instructions
$24.90 - $30 an hour
The salary ranges given below are a national average only and may be different for this role based on specific collective bargaining agreements or contract requirements.
Please reference this project specific pay range instead. In addition, for facilities that are unionized and receive benefits through the union, the benefits may differ from what is listed.
Project Specific Pay Range: $24.90 - $30.00/hour.
Benefits & WellbeingRetirement Savings: 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.
Time away from work: 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.
Coverage and support for your needs and wellbeing: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.
Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action StatementWoodard & Curran is an Affirmative Action and 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. To read our entire Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement, click here. To view the Workplace Discrimination Is Illegal poster and supplement, click here.If you have a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to apply, please contact Beth Sweitzer.Diversity, Equity & Inclusion We value diversity, equity and inclusion and encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.Woodard & Curran believes that complex teams working together in an equitable, inclusive space provides the best opportunity for achieving our vision of clean water, a safe environment, healthy communities, and happy people. Our success is tied to a culture that embraces our differences so that everyone can bring their whole, authentic selves to work. When our people are supported to reach their full potential, we provide the most innovative, sound, and effective solutions.