Lead Collection Systems Operator at Woodard & Curran

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 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. 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?   The Wastewater Collection System Lead Operator regularly participates in the daily operations and maintenance of the Wastewater Collection System as directed by the Project Manager. If you enjoy working outdoors protecting nature’s precious resource, water, then you will find this position challenging and rewarding. This position comes with the opportunity for upward mobility to advance your career in the utility field. Woodard & Curran is dedicated to our employees’ growth and development and wants to help you on your career path!   In this role, you will work under the direct or general supervision of the Project Manager. The applicant will perform a variety of operational duties to operate and clean the wastewater collections system. This includes operations of sewer cleaning and CCTV equipment, traffic control, and pump station maintenance. You will also perform preventative/corrective maintenance in support of the wastewater treatment plant.   Schedule: Five, 8hr. shifts (6am to 2:30pm/Mon-Fri) after onboarding and training. May need to work rotating standby/on call, including weekends. A $200 stipend is provided for standby availability, with additional compensation for any hours worked while on standby. Additional Responsibilities Include: • Leads daily operation of the wastewater collection system, including gravity sewers, force mains, lift stations, and related infrastructure. • Monitor system performance and respond to alarms, overflows, or emergencies. • Schedule, assign, and oversee preventative and corrective maintenance activities (cleaning, inspection, and repair of pipes, manholes, pumps, valves, etc.). • Ensure proper use of equipment such as CCTV inspections units, jetting/vacuum trucks, and confined space entry gear. • Ensure all work complies with local, state, and federal regulations. • Maintain records of regulatory reporting, including overflow events, maintenance logs, and inspection results. • Conduct safety meetings and enforce safety protocols (confined space, lockout/tagout, traffic control, PPE, etc.). • Respond to customer complaints and service requests. • Communicate with management, engineering, contractors, and regulatory agencies as needed. • Assist with asset inventory, condition assessment, and GIS mapping of the collection system. • Recommend upgrades, replacements and improvements to system reliability. • Lead response to system failures, blockages, spills or other emergencies. • Utilize software programs for maintenance work orders and maintain all necessary records. • Lead and train subordinate operational and maintenance staff assigned; advise and instruct on methods and techniques for improving efficiency of duties and operations. • Assist in preparing standard operating procedures. • Ensure compliance with safety regulations and standard operating procedures. • Performs related work as required. What You Will Need To Succeed: • A self-motivated, positive, can-do attitude! • A valid Class A CDL is required. • National Association of Sewer Service Companies (NASSCO) certification is desired. • California Water Environment Association (CWEA) Collection System Maintenance Certification Grade 2 is preferred. • Experience operating heavy equipment is preferred. • Minimum of five years of professional experience in the operation and maintenance of a wastewater collection system is desired. • Proficiency with computers and mobile devices, including an ability to work with: SCADA, Microsoft Word, Excel, Maintenance Management Programs, and other site-specific systems. • High School Diploma or Equivalent. • Applicant must possess a valid CA Class C Driver’s License. • Successful candidates will be required to complete a background check, pre-placement physical and drug screen before employment. Employee Support & Benefits Retirement Savings: • 401(k) Pre-tax or Roth Contributions: The company matches 100% of the first 3% of salary contributed Time away from work: • Observed holidays: Choose up to 9 holidays to observe annually • Vacation: Accrued based on years of experience and calculated on hours worked • Sick time: Paid sick time for non-work related illness or injury. • Parental leave: Up to 80 hours of Paid Parental Leave for child bonding Coverage and support for your needs and well-being: • Disability: Paid short and long term disability • Health: Medical plan options; plus dental and vision plans. • Life: Basic employee group life insurance and AD&D benefits; additional voluntary life insurance for employees and families is available through Sun Life. • Wellbeing: DarioMind assistance program combined with personalized mental health and wellbeing resources. Equal Employment Opportunity Woodard & 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.   If you have a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to apply, please contact Beth Sweitzer. Inclusion & Belonging 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. At Woodard & 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. Non-Solicitation Disclosure: 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.