Lead Wastewater Operator

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Hingham, MA
In-Office
Other • Consulting
The Role
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 has a phenomenal opportunity to join our skilled treatment team in Hingham, Massachusetts. Partnering with our Area Manager and Support Staff, the ideal candidate will manage the daily operations of the facility, including scope, schedule, and budget management in accordance with our contractual requirements.

What will you be doing at Woodard & Curran?

We are seeking a Lead Operator with a minimum Massachusetts Grade 5 wastewater certification. In this role, you will be responsible for the day-to-day operations, laboratory work, maintenance, management, process control, client and compliance reporting, and other administrative duties.

Typical Responsibilities Include:

  • Coordination and Communication: The Lead Operator will actively coordinate and communicate with client representatives and contractors. You will work closely with all parties to ensure effective system operation and optimization.
  • Hands-on Work and Reporting:  You will be responsible for all aspects of the daily operations at the Rotating Biological Contactor (RBC) Wastewater Treatment Facility including Client and Compliance reporting
  • Scheduling and Supervision: The ideal candidate will schedule, coordinate, direct, and supervise the daily operations of the plant, ensuring adherence to established administrative, safety, operating, and maintenance policies.
  • On-call Rotation: Our operators participate in an “on-call” rotation for plant coverage outside normal workday hours, including weekends. You will also be required to respond to emergency situations and work in inclement weather as needed.

What will you need to succeed?

  • Certification: Applicant must have a Massachusetts Wastewater Treatment Plant Grade 5 Certification.
  • Driver’s License: Must possess a valid Massachusetts Driver’s License.
  • Computer Proficiency: Proficiency with computers (Excel, Word, HACH WIMS, etc.), including report generation.
  • SCADA Familiarity: General understanding and familiarity with SCADA.
  • Process Control Testing: Experience with process control testing.
  • Maintenance Aptitude: General maintenance aptitude.
  • Pre-employment Requirements: 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.

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The Company
HQ: Portland, Maine
1,041 Employees
Year Founded: 1979

What We Do

Woodard & Curran is more than just a consulting firm – 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 — to each other, to our clients, and to the world around us — define Woodard & Curran.

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