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Wastewater Treatment Operator - CA Grade 2 or 3

Victorville, CA$40 - $45Posted 3 months ago
Full-timeonsite

Job Description

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.
 
We have an immediate opening for a minimum of a Grade 2 or 3 Wastewater Treatment Operator in Victorville, California. This position is based at a state-of-the-art project combining both industrial and sanitary wastewater treatment for the Southern California Logistics Airport (SCLA) facility.  The diversity of this project presents unique and on-going opportunities for learning, development, and growth.  If you enjoy working outdoors protecting nature’s precious resource, water, then this position is for you!  Woodard & Curran is dedicated to our employee’s growth and development and wants to help you on your career path.
 
This facility requires a Grade 3 State of California Wastewater Treatment License in order to operate independently, however, we are open to training a Grade 2 California Wastewater Operator to help them obtain their Grade 3. 
 
In this role, you will work under the direct or general supervision of the Lead Operator and Plant Manager. The applicant will learn and perform a variety of operational duties to control the processing of wastewater and effluent. Regulating influent and effluent flows within the system; monitoring the operation of a variety of wastewater treatment plant equipment, assisting with basic laboratory testing, sample collection and performing other related duties, as assigned. You will also perform preventative/corrective maintenance in support of the wastewater treatment plant. 
 
Schedule: Four, 10hr. shifts (6am to 4pm/Sun-Wed) after onboarding and training. Required to work rotating standby/on call, including weekends.  A $200 stipend will be provided for on-call time.
 
This position is eligible for a $2,500.00 sign-on bonus.
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.
 
We have an immediate opening for a minimum of a Grade 2 or 3 Wastewater Treatment Operator in Victorville, California. This position is based at a state-of-the-art project combining both industrial and sanitary wastewater treatment for the Southern California Logistics Airport (SCLA) facility.  The diversity of this project presents unique and on-going opportunities for learning, development, and growth.  If you enjoy working outdoors protecting nature’s precious resource, water, then this position is for you!  Woodard & Curran is dedicated to our employee’s growth and development and wants to help you on your career path.
 
This facility requires a Grade 3 State of California Wastewater Treatment License in order to operate independently, however, we are open to training a Grade 2 California Wastewater Operator to help them obtain their Grade 3. 
 
In this role, you will work under the direct or general supervision of the Lead Operator and Plant Manager. The applicant will learn and perform a variety of operational duties to control the processing of wastewater and effluent. Regulating influent and effluent flows within the system; monitoring the operation of a variety of wastewater treatment plant equipment, assisting with basic laboratory testing, sample collection and performing other related duties, as assigned. You will also perform preventative/corrective maintenance in support of the wastewater treatment plant. 
 
Schedule: Four, 10hr. shifts (6am to 4pm/Sun-Wed) after onboarding and training. Required to work rotating standby/on call, including weekends.  A $200 stipend will be provided for on-call time.
 
This position is eligible for a $2,500.00 sign-on bonus.

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. 

Mutual Dispute Resolution (MDR)

 

As part of our commitment to a fair and respectful workplace, Woodard & Curran uses a Mutual Dispute Resolution (MDR) to help resolve most employment-related concerns efficiently and consistently.

What this means:

  • MDR applies to both you and the Company
  • Most workplace-related disputes are resolved through binding arbitration, rather than court proceedings
  • Certain exceptions are outlined in the full agreement

 

AS PART OF THE APPLICATION PROCESS, YOU’LL BE REQUIRED TO REVIEW AND ACKNOWLEDGE THE MDR.

🔗 Review the full agreement here: Mutual Dispute Resolution Agreement

 

 

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 8 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.

 

Workplace Information

 

E-Verify Participation

Woodard & 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. 

🔗 View required Right to Work and E-Verify posters here.

 

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.

🔗 View our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
🔗 View the "Workplace Discrimination is Illegal" poster 

 

Inclusion & Belonging

We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and believe diverse perspectives strengthen our ability to serve clients and communities.

As an employee-owned company, we are committed to fostering a respectful and inclusive environment where employees can grow, contribute fully, and deliver meaningful impact.

 

Recruitment Agency Policy

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Submissions without a signed agreement in place will be considered unsolicited and not eligible for referral fees.

 

Text Message Communication Notice:

To support an efficient hiring process, we may send brief SMS updates or reminders. You may opt out at any time by replying “STOP.”

 

Terms, Privacy & Use of AI in Hiring 

🔗 Woodard & Curran Terms of Use

🔗 Woodard & Curran Privacy Statement

 

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support aspects of the hiring process (e.g., application review or resume screening). These tools assist our team but do not replace human decision-making. All final hiring decisions are made by people.

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