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Drinking Water Treatment Operator

Woodard Curran.com

Office

Cohasset, MA

Full Time

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. Woodard & Curran is seeking a full-time, year-round individual to join our Water Treatment staff at our facility in Cohasset, Massachusetts, with the potential to eventually cross over into Water Distribution work as well. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to jump start their career in the water treatment field!  Woodard & Curran will support you in starting your career path by providing on-the-job training and mentoring while you study for your water treatment exam and work towards obtaining your license. We provide bonuses for each level of license that you achieve!
Woodard & Curran is dedicated to our employee’s growth and we want to help you on your career path.  Our Operators are responsible for the full-time operation and the general maintenance of the facility’s Water Treatment process & equipment, as well as returning treated water back to the environment. The position involves a variety of both physical and technical tasks such as testing and processing samples in our lab, inputting data into our plant databases, servicing the plant’s equipment, snow removal, housekeeping, and grounds keeping.  Each day can present a different challenge and learning opportunity.  We take pride in caring for our facility, both inside and out!  If you enjoy working both indoors and outdoors protecting nature’s most precious resource, water, then this position is for you.

What You Will Be Doing At Woodard & Curran

  • Monitor water treatment plant processes and equipment both manually and via SCADA automation, making adjustments as necessary to control their operation.
  • Perform water quality sampling, testing, and analysis to determine compliance with federal, state, and EPA standards.
  • Monitor remote pump stations with inspections and daily sampling as required.
  • Operate, maintain, control, and perform routine repair of plant equipment, including preventive maintenance duties.
  • Utilize asset management software programs for maintenance work orders.
  • Perform general maintenance duties of plant and other assigned duties.

What You Will Need To Succeed

  • High School Degree or Equivalent.
  • Massachusetts Grade-3 Water Treatment preferred.
  • Massachusetts Grade 2 Water Treatment License holders encouraged. We will provide training and education to advance your Drinking Water credentials.
  • Ability to make independent judgements as well as follow instructions, operating guidelines, and especially safety procedures.
  • Successful candidates will be required to complete a background check, pre-placement physical and drug screen before employment.
  • Valid MA driver’s license with a good driving record.

Schedule

  • Reliable and dependable attendance is an essential function of this position.
  • Minimum 40-hours per week year round.
  • Monday – Friday during training period, which could potentially last 12 months or more
  • Schedule will become Sunday – Thursday upon acquiring Drinking Water Treatment-3 License
  • 7am–3:30pm during Fall, Winter and Spring seasons
  • Extended shifts to meet the seasonal demands of the water system during summer months
  • Summer schedule may vary from 4am-noon or 1pm-9pm, potentially rotating on a monthly basis
  • Sundays during the summer may consist of additional work hours – we pay overtime!
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 annuallyVacation: Accrued based on years of experience and calculated on hours workedSick 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 disabilityHealth: 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 OpportunityWoodard & 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 & BelongingWe 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.

Drinking Water Treatment Operator

Office

Cohasset, MA

Full Time

October 3, 2025

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