Collections Operator - The Villages, FL

Jacobs; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 47,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k)

Paid time off

Seven paid holidays

Caregiver leave

Stock purchase plan

Job summary

Jacobs in The Villages, Florida is hiring a Collections Operator to maintain and operate the municipal wastewater collection system, including pumps, lift stations, and gravity sewers. You will perform inspections, maintenance, and respond to emergencies, helping safeguard public health and environmental stewardship.

This role requires reading manuals, drawings, and procedures; strong communication and teamwork; and the ability to work outdoors in variable weather.

Qualifications

• Reading and interpreting operating manuals, drawings, and maintenance procedures.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather and perform physically demanding tasks.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain wastewater collection systems, including gravity sewers, force mains, manholes, and lift stations.
• Perform routine inspections, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Monitor and operate pumps, valves, controls, and related equipment.
• Respond to emergencies, alarms, backups, and service interruptions.
• Assist with sewer cleaning, flushing, CCTV inspection, and inspections.
• Complete work orders and regulatory documentation.
• Utilize CMMS and other operational technologies.
• Follow safety policies and environmental regulations.
• Participate in on-call rotations.
• Support team initiatives to improve performance and customer service.

Skills

Reading manuals & drawings

Communication

Teamwork

Outdoor/physical work

Reading blueprints

Education

Florida Wastewater License (preferred)

Tools

CMMS

Job description

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

At Jacobs, we challenge what is currently accepted, so we can shape innovative and lasting solutions for tomorrow. Through the delivery of our operations and maintenance services, you'll make it simpler and more seamless for our municipal clients to operate safely and efficiently, empowering communities to focus on what matters most to them – people.

As a Collections Operator in The Villages, Florida, you'll play a vital role in maintaining and operating the wastewater collection system that serves the community. In this role, you will be responsible for the inspection, operation, maintenance, and repair of wastewater collection system infrastructure. You will help ensure regulatory compliance, system reliability, and exceptional service for our client and community stakeholders. You'll work alongside a dedicated operations team focused on protecting public health, supporting environmental stewardship, and providing reliable utility services to our clients and residents.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain wastewater collection systems, including gravity sewers, force mains, manholes, and lift stations.
• Perform routine inspections, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting activities.
• Monitor and operate pumps, valves, controls, and related equipment.
• Respond to collection system emergencies, alarms, backups, and service interruptions.
• Assist with sewer cleaning, flushing, televising, and inspection programs.
• Perform maintenance on equipment and facilities to ensure safe and efficient operations.
• Complete work orders, maintenance logs, inspection reports, and regulatory documentation.
• Utilize computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) and other operational technologies.
• Follow all safety policies, procedures, and environmental regulations.
• Participate in on-call rotations and respond to after-hours emergencies as required.
• Support team initiatives that improve operational performance, reliability, and customer service.

Bring your team-focus, adaptability, and commitment to excellence, and we'll help you grow what drives you – and deliver the world's most challenging Operations Management projects, together.

#OMFS #BIA #OurJacobs #BoldlyMovingForward #ChallengeAccepted

Here's what you'll need

• Valid Florida driver's license with a satisfactory driving record.
• Knowledge of wastewater collection systems, lift stations, pumps, and related equipment preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret operating manuals, drawings, and maintenance procedures.
• Basic computer skills and experience with mobile technology for reporting and documentation.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions and perform physically demanding tasks.

Ideally, You'll Also Have

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Florida Wastewater license, if not currently certified.
• Experience operating, maintaining, or repairing wastewater collection systems.
• Experience with CCTV inspection equipment, sewer cleaning equipment, or lift station maintenance.
• Knowledge of confined space entry, lockout/tagout, and other utility safety procedures.
• Previous utility, public works, water, or wastewater operations experience.

Working Conditions

Safety is a core value at Jacobs. We are committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace for all employees. This position will spend a substantial amount of time performing safety sensitive labor or services.

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off (allocated plans start date 17 days per calendar year), seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount as well as legally mandated benefits.

The base salary range for this position is $47,000.00 to $52,000.00; though will be paid hourly based on hours worked. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Job posted on August 17, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full-time basis, as required by the nature of their role.