Water Treatment Plant Maintenance Technician
Woodard & CurranDefiance, MO
Full Time
Posted August 10, 2026
$27 - $29/hr
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Job Description
Woodard & Curran is an employee-owned engineering, science, and operations firm dedicated to clean water, a safe environment, healthy communities, and happy people.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitors plant operations to ensure adherence to all State and Federal regulations.
- Collects and analyzes samples from water treatment and TSS samples.
- Responds to emergency situations as required or in accordance with emergency operations plan.
- Maintains and keeps current State operator’s license.
- Maintains stock of chemicals used.
- Performs all work in compliance with established safety standards.
- Performs minor and major repair and maintenance to plant and equipment.
- Is able to wear a respirator.
- Operates and maintains chemical feed equipment; calculates chemical feed rates.
- Maintains and monitors clear well and treatment basins levels.
- Collects water samples in order to perform lab analysis.
- Completes and updates daily log sheets and laboratory test results; enters data into Hach WIMS.
- Inspects water treatment equipment in order to ensure proper and safe operation.
- Receives and records chemical deliveries and monitors chemical storage areas.
- Backwashes filters and sets proper flow rate when in use.
- Responds to chemical emergencies.
Requirements
- Missouri Water treatment plant operator’s license preferred.
- A valid Missouri motor vehicle operator's license.
- Working knowledge of the principles, procedures, methods, equipment, materials, and tools employed in the operation' and maintenance of Water Treatment Plant facility.
- Thorough knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions involved in water treatment work.
- Knowledge of computer applications.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
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