<div><span style="font-size:16px;">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></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">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.  Woodard &amp; Curran also aids employees in earning, upgrading, and keeping their certifications within the industry.</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;"> </span></div><div><b style="font-size:16px;">What will you be doing at Woodard &amp; Curran?</b></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;"> </span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">Woodard &amp; Curran is seeking a full-time Operator for the Adelanto Public Utility Authority, in Adelanto, CA. As an operator you will report to the Project Manager who will serve as the System’s Chief Operator. Working alongside a team of 5, you will participate in the day-to-day operations and maintenance activities of the department’s drinking water treatment and distribution systems. The Adelanto Public Utility Authority system consists of 12 groundwater wells, 2 purchased water interconnects, 165 miles of transmission and distribution pipelines, nearly 10,000 water services, 6 reservoirs, 3 booster pump stations, 1 drinking water treatment plant, as well as the department’s 3-zone distribution system. </span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;"> </span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">Each day presents different challenges and learning opportunities as we work towards maintaining 100% compliance which is achieved by daily process monitoring and a comprehensive maintenance system. If you enjoy working outdoors protecting nature’s precious resource, water, then this position is for you. Woodard &amp; Curran is dedicated to our employees’ growth and development and wants to help you on your career path.</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;"> </span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">Work is performed in a safe and professional manner by following established safety, operating, and emergency response procedures. Our operators participate in an “on call” rotation for system coverage outside normal workday hours and shifts may include weekends. In addition, operators will be required to respond to emergency situations and work in inclement weather as needed. </span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;"> </span></div><div><b style="font-size:16px;">Schedule: </b></div><div><b style="font-size:16px;"> </b></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">The standard schedule for the project is 5 days per week, 8 hours per day. </span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;"> </span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">Operators rotate a 7 day on call coverage schedule, with a $200 per week on call stipend provided. </span></div><br><br><h3>Why would you choose Woodard &amp; Curran?</h3><ul><li>You would be offered a generous total rewards package:</li><li>Competitive compensation.</li><li>Excellent Benefits to include retirement, generous paid time off, holidays, medical &amp; dental insurance, flexible spending account.</li><li>Career growth.</li><li>Support and reimbursement in earning, upgrading, and keeping your licenses and certifications within the industry. Bonus potential for obtaining next level licensure.</li></ul><h3>What will you need to succeed?</h3><ul><li>Must possess a minimum of a California Class 1 Operator-in-Training Treatment and Class 1 Operator-in-Training Distribution Operator Licenses – and possess the ability to acquire California Class 2 Treatment and Class 2 Distribution Operator Licenses the within 2 years. </li><li>1-3 years’ experience in the water treatment and distribution industry preferred.</li><li>Proficiency with computers, including an ability to work with: SCADA, Microsoft Word, Excel, Maintenance Management Programs, and other site-specific systems.</li><li>Participation directly in, and to a significant extent, management of the operation, maintenance, and repair of drinking water facilities throughout the last 5 years.</li><li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills.</li><li>Proven track record with regulators and solid understanding of regulations and reporting requirements.</li><li>High school diploma or equivalent.</li><li>Must possess a valid California driver’s license.</li><li>May require an irregular work schedule and overtime hours.</li><li>Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, other personnel, and the general public.</li><li>Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.</li><li>Familiarity with water treatment and distribution system processes with aptitude for laboratory analysis, record keeping, and facility maintenance.</li><li>Must be able to lift or move up to 40 lbs. on a regular basis.</li><li>Successful candidates will be required to complete a background check, pre-placement physical and drug screen before employment.</li></ul><br><div><b>Employee Support &amp; Benefits</b></div><div><br></div><div><b><span style="font-size:16px;">Retirement Savings:</span></b></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">•	<b>401(k) Pre-tax or Roth Contributions:</b> The company matches 100% of the first 3% of salary contributed</span></div><div><br></div><div><b><span style="font-size:16px;">Time away from work:</span></b></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">•	<b>Observed holidays:</b> Choose up to 9 holidays to observe annually</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">•	<b>Vacation: </b>Accrued based on years of experience and calculated on hours worked</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">•	<b>Sick time:</b> Paid sick time for non-work related illness or injury.</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">•	<b>Parental leave</b>: Up to 80 hours of Paid Parental Leave for child bonding</span></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><b><span style="font-size:16px;">Coverage and support for your needs and well-being:</span></b></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">•	</span><b><span style="font-size:16px;">Disability:</span></b><span style="font-size:16px;"> Paid short and long term disability</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">•	<b>Health</b>: Medical plan options; plus dental and vision plans.</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">•	<b>Life</b>: Basic employee group life insurance and AD&amp;D benefits; additional voluntary life insurance for employees and families is available through Sun Life.</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">•	<b>Wellbeing:  </b>DarioMind assistance program combined with personalized mental health and wellbeing resources. </span></div><div><br></div><div><b style="font-size:16px;">Equal Employment Opportunity</b></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">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.  </span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">If you have a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to apply, please contact </span><a href="mailto:bsweitzer@woodardcurran.com?subject=Reasonable%20Accommodation%20to%20Apply%20for%20Job"><span style="font-size:16px;">Beth Sweitzer</span></a><span style="font-size:16px;">.</span></div><div><br></div><div><b style="font-size:16px;">Inclusion &amp; Belonging</b></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">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></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">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></div><div><br></div><div><b><span style="font-size:16px;">Non-Solicitation Disclosure:</span></b></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">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></div>

<p>Woodard &amp; Curran is more than just a consulting firm &ndash; we are an integrated science, engineering, design-build, and operations company specializing in water and environmental projects. Our depth of experience across these disciplines makes us uniquely suited to handle any project with a completely tailored approach. By partnering with our clients, adopting their priorities, and understanding the realities they face, we deliver one-of-a-kind answers to unique problems, with a truly collaborative working style. We believe that doing good work for our clients goes hand in hand with doing good work for the companies and communities we serve, and for the planet as a whole, and that all good work begins and ends with a happy, healthy team. These commitments &mdash; to each other, to our clients, and to the world around us &mdash; define Woodard &amp; Curran.</p>

Water Treatment Operator

<div><span>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></div><div><br></div><div><span>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.</span></div><div><span>&nbsp;</span></div><div><b>What will you be doing at Woodard &amp; Curran?</b></div><div><span>&nbsp;</span></div><div><span>Woodard &amp; Curran is seeking a full-time Operator for the Adelanto Public Utility Authority, in Adelanto, CA. As an operator you will report to the Project Manager who will serve as the System’s Chief Operator. Working alongside a team of 5, you will participate in the day-to-day operations and maintenance activities of the department’s drinking water treatment and distribution systems. The Adelanto Public Utility Authority system consists of 12 groundwater wells, 2 purchased water interconnects, 165 miles of transmission and distribution pipelines, nearly 10,000 water services, 6 reservoirs, 3 booster pump stations, 1 drinking water treatment plant, as well as the department’s 3-zone distribution system. </span></div><div><span>&nbsp;</span></div><div><span>Each day presents different challenges and learning opportunities as we work towards maintaining 100% compliance which is achieved by daily process monitoring and a comprehensive maintenance system. If you enjoy working outdoors protecting nature’s precious resource, water, then this position is for you. Woodard &amp; Curran is dedicated to our employees’ growth and development and wants to help you on your career path.</span></div><div><span>&nbsp;</span></div><div><span>Work is performed in a safe and professional manner by following established safety, operating, and emergency response procedures. Our operators participate in an “on call” rotation for system coverage outside normal workday hours and shifts may include weekends. In addition, operators will be required to respond to emergency situations and work in inclement weather as needed. </span></div><div><span>&nbsp;</span></div><div><b>Schedule: </b></div><div><b>&nbsp;</b></div><div><span>The standard schedule for the project is 5 days per week, 8 hours per day. </span></div><div><span>&nbsp;</span></div><div><span>Operators rotate a 7 day on call coverage schedule, with a $200 per week on call stipend provided.&nbsp;</span></div><br><br><h3>Why would you choose Woodard &amp; Curran?</h3><ul><li>You would be offered a generous total rewards package:</li><li>Competitive compensation.</li><li>Excellent Benefits to include retirement, generous paid time off, holidays, medical &amp; dental insurance, flexible spending account.</li><li>Career growth.</li><li>Support and reimbursement in earning, upgrading, and keeping your licenses and certifications within the industry. Bonus potential for obtaining next level licensure.</li></ul><h3>What will you need to succeed?</h3><ul><li>Must possess a minimum of a California Class 1 Operator-in-Training Treatment and Class 1 Operator-in-Training Distribution Operator Licenses – and possess the ability to acquire California Class 2 Treatment and Class 2 Distribution Operator Licenses the within 2 years. </li><li>1-3 years’ experience in the water treatment and distribution industry preferred.</li><li>Proficiency with computers, including an ability to work with: SCADA, Microsoft Word, Excel, Maintenance Management Programs, and other site-specific systems.</li><li>Participation directly in, and to a significant extent, management of the operation, maintenance, and repair of drinking water facilities throughout the last 5 years.</li><li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills.</li><li>Proven track record with regulators and solid understanding of regulations and reporting requirements.</li><li>High school diploma or equivalent.</li><li>Must possess a valid California driver’s license.</li><li>May require an irregular work schedule and overtime hours.</li><li>Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, other personnel, and the general public.</li><li>Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.</li><li>Familiarity with water treatment and distribution system processes with aptitude for laboratory analysis, record keeping, and facility maintenance.</li><li>Must be able to lift or move up to 40 lbs. on a regular basis.</li><li>Successful candidates will be required to complete a background check, pre-placement physical and drug screen before employment.</li></ul><br><div><b>Employee Support &amp; Benefits</b></div><div><br></div><div><b><span>Retirement Savings:</span></b></div><div><span>•	<b>401(k) Pre-tax or Roth Contributions:</b> The company matches 100% of the first 3% of salary contributed</span></div><div><br></div><div><b><span>Time away from work:</span></b></div><div><span>•	<b>Observed holidays:</b> Choose up to 9 holidays to observe annually</span></div><div><span>•	<b>Vacation: </b>Accrued based on years of experience and calculated on hours worked</span></div><div><span>•	<b>Sick time:</b> Paid sick time for non-work related illness or injury.</span></div><div><span>•	<b>Parental leave</b>: Up to 80 hours of Paid Parental Leave for child bonding</span></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><b><span>Coverage and support for your needs and well-being:</span></b></div><div><span>•	</span><b><span>Disability:</span></b><span> Paid short and long term disability</span></div><div><span>•	<b>Health</b>: Medical plan options; plus dental and vision plans.</span></div><div><span>•	<b>Life</b>: Basic employee group life insurance and AD&amp;D benefits; additional voluntary life insurance for employees and families is available through Sun Life.</span></div><div><span>•	<b>Wellbeing:  </b>DarioMind assistance program combined with personalized mental health and wellbeing resources. </span></div><div><br></div><div><b>Equal Employment Opportunity</b></div><div><span>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;</span></div><div><br></div><div><span>If you have a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to apply, please contact&nbsp;</span><a href="mailto:bsweitzer@woodardcurran.com?subject=Reasonable%20Accommodation%20to%20Apply%20for%20Job"><span>Beth Sweitzer</span></a><span>.</span></div><div><br></div><div><b>Inclusion &amp; Belonging</b></div><div><span>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></div><div><br></div><div><span>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></div><div><br></div><div><b><span>Non-Solicitation Disclosure:</span></b></div><div><span>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></div>

Water Treatment Operator

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