Water Treatment Operations & Maintenance Technician
Woodard & CurranDefiance, Missouri
Full Time
Posted March 16, 2026
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Job Description
The Water Treatment Operations Maintenance Technician is responsible for the daily operation and maintenance of a water treatment plant, including monitoring equipment, performing preventive maintenance, and responding to emergencies to ensure high-quality drinking water compliance.
Key Responsibilities
- Participate in the daily operations and maintenance of the water treatment plant, wells, pumps, and motors as directed by the Project Manager.
- Monitor the treatment process daily to ensure equipment performance and water quality compliance.
- Respond to emergency or unpredictable situations, including shift work during evening hours.
- Perform preventive maintenance on plant equipment, including new equipment related to capital projects.
- Assist in ensuring the water treatment process meets regulatory standards through lab testing and process controls.
- Maintain the operation and upkeep of the water treatment plant, related facilities, and grounds.
Requirements
- Participate in the daily operations and maintenance of the Water Treatment Plant facility wells, pumps, motors, etc., as directed by the Project Manager.
- Respond to emergency or unpredictable situations as required.
- Work a second shift schedule from 5:00 pm to 5:00 am on rotating days and weekends.
- Possess the ability to monitor the daily treatment process and ensure all equipment is performing optimally to maintain high-quality drinking water standards.
- Participate in the operation and maintenance of the water treatment plant, wells, buildings, and grounds.
- Have at least a high school diploma or equivalent educational qualification.
- Possess the ability to learn and perform preventive maintenance on new equipment, including a new clarifier and replacement of existing equipment.
- Be capable of working in a physically demanding environment, including responding to emergencies and unpredictable situations.
- Be willing to work rotating shifts, including nights and weekends, as part of the schedule.
- Be able to perform lab tests and process controls to ensure water treatment complies with Missouri Department of Natural Resources standards.
- Be able to operate and maintain treatment equipment such as lime softening systems, sodium hypochlorite disinfecting systems, aqua ammonia secondary disinfection systems, and fluoride addition systems.
- Have the ability to work as part of a team in a collaborative environment.
- Be committed to safety and compliance with all operational standards and regulations.
Benefits & Perks
Retirement Savings 401(k) with company match of 100% of the first 3% of salary contributed
Observed holidays (up to 8 holidays per year)
Vacation accrued based on years of experience and hours worked
Paid sick time for non-work-related illness or injury
Up to 80 hours of Paid Parental Leave for child bonding
Paid short- and long-term disability insurance
Medical, dental, and vision health plans
Basic employee group life insurance and AD&D benefits, with voluntary additional life insurance
DarioMind mental health and wellbeing assistance program
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