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Lead Wastewater Collections Operator
Job Description
We are seeking a Lead Wastewater Collections Operator to oversee a team of Wastewater Collections Operators. This role requires strong experience in sewer (collections) plumbing, field operations, and team leadership.
Pay: $20-$30/hr
Qualifications:
· High School Diploma or GED
· Class B Commercial Driver’s License with tanker endorsement
· Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) Class 3 Distribution Operator License
· FWPCOA Class C Collections License
· Experience in maintenance of collection and distribution systems
· Construction experience, including managing crews
· Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license
· Plumbing experience
· Sewer (collections) plumbing experience
Responsibilities:
· Lead, train, and supervise field personnel on daily operations and job sites
· Conduct pre-task planning and hazard analysis to ensure team safety
· Install, maintain, and troubleshoot wastewater collection systems (sewer lines, manholes, valves, lift stations)
· Perform sewer line cleaning, repairs, and new installations
· Respond to work orders, field issues, and customer inquiries
· Participate in a rotating 24/7 on-call schedule (including weekends/holidays)
· Operate heavy equipment (backhoes, jet vac trucks, dump trucks, etc.)
· Perform trench work, excavation, backfilling, and site restoration
· Complete inspections, documentation, and ensure compliance with safety and permitting standards
· Perform preventative maintenance and assist with system repairs