Distribution & Collection Op in Training : 203317

HKA Enterprises; The Villages (FL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

HKA Enterprises, Inc. seeks a Collection and Distribution Operator in Training for onsite work in The Villages, FL.

You will learn to change and replace water meters, repair leaks, handle service connections, enter work orders, and support daily field operations while pursuing required licenses. You'll work Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, with a strong emphasis on safety, teamwork, and customer service as you gain the State of Florida Class E license and Level II Water Distribution certification

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid Florida Class E Driver's License required.
• Obtain a Level II Water Distribution license four years after employment.
• Obtain a FW&PCOA Collection Technician certification within one year of employment.
• May need to obtain State of Florida Class A Restricted Driver's License with tanker endorsement.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate repairs, follow through on inquiries, and communicate with customers and management.
• Change and replace water meters.
• Repair water leaks.
• Maintain supplies and inventory.
• Operate and maintain heavy construction equipment.
• Enter data into work orders and perform regular vehicle checks.
• Oversee reconnection and disconnection of water service at customer sites.
• Provide excellent customer service, respond professionally to difficult or stressful situations, and work as part of a team.

Skills

Valid Florida Driver's License (ClassE

Water Distribution license (Level II)

FWPCOA Collection Technician (Class C)

Willingness to obtain Class A tanker

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Summary As a Collection and Distribution Operator in Training, you’ll help maintain water service by changing and replacing water meters, repairing leaks, and handling water-service connections at customer sites. You’ll evaluate repair needs, respond to inquiries, enter work-order information, and help maintain the supplies, vehicles, and equipment used for daily operations. The role includes working toward required water-distribution and collection licenses and certifications after hire. You’ll work with customers and management to support reliable municipal water services.

PAY: $17.50/hr - $18.50/hr DOE LOCATION: The Villages, FL WORK TYPE: Onsite SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Job Responsibilities

• Evaluate repairs, follow through on inquiries, and communicate with customers and management.
• Change and replace water meters.
• Repair water leaks.
• Maintain supplies and inventory.
• Operate and maintain heavy construction equipment.
• Enter data into work orders and perform regular vehicle checks.
• Oversee reconnection and disconnection of water service at customer sites.
• Provide excellent customer service, respond professionally to difficult or stressful situations, and work as part of a team.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED issued from an approved GED Administrator.
• Valid State of Florida Class E Driver's License, maintained throughout employment.
• Obtain a Level II Water Distribution license four years after employment.
• Obtain a Class "C" Florida Water & Pollution Control Operators Association (FW&PCOA) Collection Technician certification within one year of employment.
• Depending on company needs, be willing to obtain a State of Florida Class A Restricted Driver's License with tanker endorsement.

Work Environment

This is an onsite field role that serves customer sites and includes the use and maintenance of heavy construction equipment. Regular vehicle checks, inventory maintenance, and work-order data entry are part of the scheduled Monday-through-Friday workday.

Work Authorization

• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the US. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

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