O&M Backflow Tester / F.O.G. Inspector

Woodard & Curran is an employee-owned engineering, science, and operations firm dedicated to clean water, a safe environment, healthy communities, and happy people. We foster an inclusive, collaborative culture that supports professional growth, flexibility, and meaningful work, empowering our employees to make a lasting impact on our clients, communities, and the planet.

The City of Bushnell is one of the fastest-growing cities in Florida and is known as “The City Dedicated to the Quality of Life.” As a Backflow Tester & F.O.G. Inspector, you will play a vital role in protecting the community’s water and wastewater systems while ensuring compliance with environmental regulations.

Reporting to the Project Manager or Chief Operator, you will oversee cross-connection control requirements, backflow testing, and Fats, Oils, and Grease (F.O.G.) program activities. You’ll conduct inspections, testing, monitoring, sampling, reporting, and compliance activities while also supporting operations and maintenance efforts across the water treatment plant, wastewater treatment plant, sewer lift stations, splash pad, and meter reading programs.

In this role, you’ll help ensure:

Backflow testing and F.O.G. control programs are effectively implemented and monitored .

Environmental regulations and permit requirements are consistently met.

Compliance issues are identified , documented, and resolved through inspections, education, outreach, and enforcement activities.

Customers gain a better understanding of program requirements, resulting in fewer violations and improved program effectiveness.

Schedule

Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Flexibility and extended shifts may be required to meet seasonal operational demands.

Reliable and dependable attendance is an essential function of the position.

On-Call Responsibilities

Must be available to serve in an on-call rotation, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Required to carry the on-call phone while scheduled.

Must be able to respond to emergency events and alarm callouts within one hour.

Receive a $200 weekly on-call bonus while assigned to on-call duties.

Receive a minimum of 2 hours pay at 1.5x overtime rate for each callout involving water plants, wastewater plants, lift stations, E-1 stations, water breaks, splash pad operations, or related emergencies.