Wastewater Operator

Woodard Curran

Horse Cave, United States

October 19, 2025

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Wastewater Operator

Horse Cave, KY
O&M – Water/Wastewater Plant Operations /
Full-time /
On-site
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 teams that encourage collaboration in an 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. This commitment enables us to make a meaningful impact on our clients, communities, and the planet.

Woodard & Curran draws on the experience of hundreds of certified operators across the country, backed by the knowledge and skills of hundreds more engineers, scientists, and regulatory experts, to quickly tackle the most challenging operational issues and keep treatment plants running efficiently and in full compliance.  Woodard & Curran also aids employees in earning, upgrading, and keeping their certifications within the industry.
 
What would you be doing at Woodard & Curran?
 
Come join our team supporting the wastewater treatment needs for a food and beverage client located in Hart County, Kentucky. In this unique role you will have the chance to work in Industrial Wastewater Treatment, allowing you the opportunity to grow and develop your skill set in the field.  Each day presents different challenges and learning opportunities as we strive to maintain safety, compliance and produce the highest quality of treated wastewater. If you enjoy protecting nature’s precious resource, water, then this position is for you!  Woodard & Curran is dedicated to our employee’s growth and development and wants to help you on your career path. 
 
We are seeking a full-time Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) Operator in Horse Cave, KY.  This position is responsible for operating the WWTP in compliance with applicable local, state, and Federal environmental requirements, including performing daily rounds, assisting with equipment repairs, and troubleshooting and correcting operational problems.  Other responsibilities include grounds keeping, pressure washing, light painting, sweeping, cleaning, and shoveling.  

Schedule:

    • Tuesday to Tuesday. The third shift hours and eligible for overtime. Hours currently 6pm to 4 am Mon – Fri, and 4pm to 4am Sat and Sun. The hours may be adjusted to suit the plant needs.
    • The shifts may be set up to provide 8 days of work with 6 days off between shifts.
    • In addition, operators will be required to respond to emergency situations and work in inclement weather as needed. 
    • The schedule may include evenings and weekend work but will be determined based on operational needs.
    • Our staff participates in an “on call” rotation for plant coverage outside normal workday hours and shifts may include weekends and holidays. 

What would you need to succeed?

    • High School Degree or Equivalent.
    • Applicant must possess a valid driver’s License and maintain a good driving record.
    • A wastewater license is not required but a Kentucky Wastewater license is preferred. We will work with employees to obtain licensure.
    • Knowledge of computer applications, and ability to use & learn various software programs [Hach WIMS, SEMS CMMS, and Utility Cloud].
    • Must be able to lift or move up to 40 pounds on a regular basis.
    • Ability to make sound decisions in process control and follow instructions, as well as follow safety procedures.
    • Successful candidates will be required to complete a background check, pre-placement physical and drug screen before employment.
$20 - $26 an hour
Depending on qualifications and experience.
Employee Support & Benefits

Retirement Savings:
• 401(k) Pre-tax or Roth Contributions: The company matches 100% of the first 3% of salary contributed

Time away from work:
• Observed holidays: Choose up to 9 holidays to observe annually
• Vacation: Accrued based on years of experience and calculated on hours worked
• Sick time: Paid sick time for non-work related illness or injury.
• Parental leave: Up to 80 hours of Paid Parental Leave for child bonding


Coverage and support for your needs and well-being:
• Disability: Paid short and long term disability
• Health: Medical plan options; plus dental and vision plans.
• Life: Basic employee group life insurance and AD&D benefits; additional voluntary life insurance for employees and families is available through Sun Life.
• Wellbeing: DarioMind assistance program combined with personalized mental health and wellbeing resources.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Woodard & Curran is an 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.  

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

Inclusion & Belonging
We welcome individuals from all backgrounds to apply, as we believe that different perspectives and experiences enrich our workplace and enhance our ability to serve our clients and communities effectively.

At Woodard & Curran, we are committed to fostering a respectful and inclusive work environment. We understand that the best solutions for our clients and communities come from a culture that nurtures the success and growth of all employees. As an employee-owned organization, our dedication to fostering growth, access and opportunity empowers us to serve our clients effectively and advance our mission of making a positive impact on the world. Our success is rooted in supporting our team members to reach their full potential, enabling us to deliver the most innovative, sound and effective solutions to improve our communities around us.

Non-Solicitation Disclosure:
Please be advised that we do not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from recruitment agencies. Any resumes or candidate profiles submitted without a signed contract in place will be considered unsolicited and will not be eligible for any referral fees. Recruitment agencies must have a valid, signed agreement with our company prior to following the submission process to consider potential candidates.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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