Water Distribution O&M Technician

What will you be doing at Woodard & Curran?   As a Water Distribution O&M Technician, you will participate in the operations, maintenance and repairs of the water distribution system. You will be repairing water pipes, valves, hydrants and other appurtenances.  As well as operating a variety of heavy equipment such as excavators, track loaders, vac-trucks and backhoes.  You will also be welding and fabricating parts and tools, repairing water mains, assisting with responding to and resolving customer complaints, repairing streets, driveways and yards following installation operations.  Lastly, you will assist in locating, and inspecting new lines, and other related duties.    Positions are available for licensed, experienced operations and maintenance professionals, and for inexperienced individuals looking for their first full-time job, or those in the water/sewer industry seeking to make a career change. Those filling these rewarding, full-time positions will be part of a team responsible for the operation and maintenance of facilities, equipment, and/or process control at water and wastewater facilities. Schedule: Will require an irregular work schedule and overtime hours What will you need to succeed?  Positive attitude and work ethic. High School graduate or equivalent. A mechanical/technical/vocational school background or experience is a plus. A valid Missouri motor vehicle operator’s license. A commercial driver’s license (CDL) is a plus. The ability to perform manual labor. Must be able to lift or move up to 40 pounds on a regular basis Minimum of 1-year relevant experience or combination of education and experience may be considered. Knowledge of the repair, maintenance, and installation of distribution systems Knowledge of the operation and preventative maintenance of a variety of equipment Skilled in the use of a variety of hand and power tools Skilled in oral and written communication DS I minimum or the ability to obtain within the first 6 months. Class A CDL preferred / Class B with Air Brakes or the ability to obtain within the first 6 months Participate in an on-call rotation Successful candidates will be required to complete a DOT background check, DOT pre-placement physical and DOT drug screen before employment.