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 diverse teams and encourage collaboration in an equitable and 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. That's how we make a difference to our clients, people, and the planet.

About Woodard & Curran

With hundreds of certified operators across the country, supported by engineers, scientists, and regulatory experts, Woodard & Curran quickly tackles complex operational challenges, ensuring that treatment plants run efficiently and remain in compliance with regulations. We also offer reimbursement for employees to earn, upgrade, and maintain their licenses and certifications within the industry.

We are growing, and we are looking for qualified Dual Certified Operators near LaBelle, Florida!

As a Dual Certified Operator, you will play a crucial role in the daily operations and maintenance of both the Water and Wastewater Treatment facilities, under the guidance of the Project Manager.

This position is eligible for a $2,500.00 sign-on bonus.
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What will you be doing at Woodard & Curran?

• Monitor water and wastewater treatment plant processes and equipment, both manually and through SCADA automation, adjusting as necessary to control operations.


• Oversee remote pump stations with inspections and daily sampling as required.


• Perform water quality sampling, testing, and analysis to ensure compliance with federal, state, and EPA standards.


• Operate, maintain, control, and perform routine repairs on plant equipment, including preventive maintenance tasks.


• Utilize software systems for maintenance work orders and maintain accurate records.


• Perform general maintenance and housekeeping duties to ensure a clean and safe working environment.

What will you need to succeed?

• High School Degree or equivalent.


• Valid Florida Driver's License.


• Must possess a valid State of Florida Class "C" Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator license and a Class "C" Drinking Water Operator license.


• Additional certifications, such as Collections or Distribution certifications, are a plus.


• Ability to make sound decisions in process control, follow instructions, and adhere to safety procedures.


• Candidates must be able to pass a background check, pre-placement physical, and drug screen.

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$20 - $32 an hour

Entry-Level (Less experience): $20 - $23 per hour

Mid-Level (2-5 years experience) : $23 - $28 per hour

Experienced (5+ years) : $28 - $32 per hour
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Benefits & Wellbeing

Retirement Savings:

• 401(k) Pre-tax or Roth Contributions: Company will match equal to 100% of the first 3% of salary contributed, All employees are eligible to participate in the 401(k) plan and are 100% vested in the value of own contributions and any employer matching contributions.

Time away from work:

• Vacation time is provided to full and part-time regular employees. Vacation is accrued, based on number of hours worked per week as well as prior years of experience.

• Woodard & Curran offers paid sick time to eligible employees who are absent due to their own non-work related, illness, injury, or medical procedure.

• Woodard & Curran provides up to 80 hours of Paid Parental Leave for child bonding in a 12-month period.

• Company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance from Sun Life to assist with replacing a portion of your income in the event of non-job-related illness or injury. Eligible employees are automatically enrolled and eligible immediately.

Coverage and support for your needs and wellbeing:

Personal and Family health: Company offers three medical plan options based on geography; plus HSA and PSA plans are available based on eligibility, additional options include dental and vision plans.

Company provides basic employee group life insurance and AD&D benefits; additional voluntary life insurance for employee and family are available through Sun Life.

WayForward powered by Dario: EAP Program combined with personalized mental health and wellbeing coaching.

LiveWell wellbeing program: credit incentive is available, up to $600 annually - nutrition and fitness reimbursement, and access to the Virgin Pulse wellness platform.

Education: Tuition assistance offers eligible employees up to 100% reimbursement of tuition, books and fees up to $5250 per year, for courses related to the employee's job or planned career development.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Statement

Woodard & Curran is an Affirmative Action and 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. To read our entire Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement, click here . To view the Workplace Discrimination Is Illegal poster and supplement, click here .

If you have a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to apply, please contact Beth Sweitzer .

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

We value diversity, equity and inclusion and encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.

Woodard & Curran believes that complex teams working together in an equitable, inclusive space provides the best opportunity for achieving our vision of clean water, a safe environment, healthy communities, and happy people. Our success is tied to a culture that embraces our differences so that everyone can bring their whole, authentic selves to work. When our people are supported to reach their full potential, we provide the most innovative, sound, and effective solutions.