What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lift Station Technician position at Woodard & Curran?
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.
Who we are looking for:
We are seeking a Lift Station Technician to join our team in LaBelle, Florida. The ideal candidate will be skilled in performing mechanical maintenance, installation, and repair of lift stations to ensure the reliable operation of wastewater collection systems.
This position is critical for the efficient functioning of infrastructure, especially during adverse events like storms and hurricanes, as the technician will play an integral role in emergency response efforts.
The successful candidate will have expertise in lift station systems, mechanical repairs, and regulatory compliance. Strong skills in teamwork, troubleshooting, and maintaining accurate records are essential. Preference will be given to individuals with confined space certification, CPR training.
What you will be doing at Woodard & Curran:
- Perform daily inspections, maintenance, and repairs of lift stations, including pumps, piping, valves, and fittings.
- Troubleshoot and resolve pump issues effectively to minimize downtime.
- Maintain detailed records of maintenance and repair activities.
- Operate and maintain light and heavy-duty trucks, boom trucks, portable pumps, and power tools.
- Respond to emergency calls and perform corrective actions promptly.
- Clean spills and apply chemicals in compliance with Federal, State, and Local regulations.
- Train new team members and evaluate completed work assignments.
- Maintain an inventory of frequently used parts and supplies.
- Work collaboratively as part of a team to complete tasks professionally and efficiently.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
What you need to succeed:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Valid Florida Driver’s License.
- Minimum one (1) year of experience with lift station maintenance.
- Knowledge of lift station maintenance methods, tools, and safety precautions.
- Ability to read manuals, diagrams, specifications, and maps.
- Proficiency with troubleshooting tools, gauges, and meters.
- Confined space training certification (or ability to obtain within one year).
- CPR certification (or ability to obtain within one year).
- Successful candidates will be required to complete a background check, pre-placement physical and drug screen before employment.
Physical Demands:
- Ability to lift/carry up to 40 lbs. frequently and 25 lbs. constantly.
- Frequent bending, squatting, kneeling, twisting, climbing, and reaching.
- Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and traverse uneven terrain.
Work Environment:
- Primarily outdoors with exposure to weather conditions, hazardous materials, and physical risks.
Depending on qualifications and experience
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.
Salary : $600 - $5,250
