Lead Distribution and Collection Operator - Pembroke Pines, FL

Jacobs; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 43,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Holidays

Caregiver leave

Stock purchase program

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Lead Distribution & Collection Operator in Pembroke Pines, FL to lead a team responsible for water and wastewater systems. The role demands a Class B CDL with tanker endorsement, FDEP Class 3 Dist Operator license, FWPCOA Class C Collections license, and extensive field maintenance experience.

You will supervise crews, monitor work orders, and ensure safety, permitting, and documentation. Travel to client sites is routine; a valid driving record is required.

Qualifications

• CDL with tanker endorsement required.
• FDEP Class 3 Distribution Operator License required.
• FWPCOA Class C Collections License required.
• Experience in maintenance of water/wastewater distributions systems.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Prepare pre-task plans and hazards analyses to ensure team safety.
• Supervise and train personnel at work sites and assign tasks.
• Respond to and close work orders; inspect sites; ensure safety, permitting and recordkeeping.

Skills

CDL with tanker endorsement

Driver's license

Experience in water/wastewater systems

FDEP Class 3 Distribution Operator

FWPCOA Class C Collections License

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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 Lead Distribution & Collection Operator, you’ll join a collaborative team ensuring that our clients can deliver their services – uninterrupted. Based in Pembroke Pines, FL, you’ll have the opportunity to lead a team of Distribution and Collection Operators to perform a variety of tasks in the operation and maintenance of the collection and distribution system on an assigned shift. You’ll contribute to the success of our program with efficient preventive maintenance and effective solutions to challenges that may arise in municipal facilities.

Essential Functions

• Prepare pre-task plan and conduct all hazards analysis to ensure the safety of the team in the execution of daily tasks
• Plans, directs, trains and supervises new and existing personnel at work sites; provides instruction with more difficult trades; carries out assigned tasks through utilization of materials and assigned personnel.
• Responds to, generates and closes out work orders; conducts onsite inspections; ensures compliance with safety standards, permitting and recordkeeping requirements.
• Ability to participate in weekly rotating "after hours" call out duty that requires prompt response on a 24-hour basis including weekends and holidays.
• Installs, maintains and troubleshoots water and wastewater equipment such as backflow devices, fire hydrants, manholes, meter systems, valves, and other associated water and wastewater equipment.
• Performs basic water and sewer line installations and repairs and checks for low water pressure.
• Assist in performing scheduled preventative maintenance and routine cleaning as required.
• Assist in repairs of water/wastewater treatment system equipment, machinery, and transmission/distribution/collection lines.
• May operate and maintain heavy construction equipment, including backhoes, cranes, fork lifts jet vac trucks, dump trucks and other associated water and wastewater equipment.
• Operate equipment used in trenchwork, including compactors
• Backfill excavations according to Pembroke Pines engineering specifications
• Restore excavations to original condition, including landscaping, concrete and asphalt replacement
• Perform daily and weekly preventative maintenance on all equipment
• Responds to customer inquiries and complaints.
• Turns water meters on and off, installs or assists with installation of meters and meter boxes
• Cleaning and clearing sewer lines
• Lift Station wet well cleaning
• Repairing breaks, leaks and installing new lines,
• Adjusting manhole covers and frame replacement
• Repair defective sewer lines and make point repairs
• Complete work orders and field complaint forms
• Perform other duties as required.

As an essential function of the position and as a business necessity, this role requires regular travel by motor vehicle to client sites, project locations, and other work‑related destinations in connection with the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities. Accordingly, a valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record are required for this position. The OMFS business uses Telematics & Dash Cameras with our fleet of vehicles and all new hires will require a Telematics acknowledgement to be signed.

Here’s what you’ll need

• 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 collections and distributions systems
• Construction experience including managing
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license

Ideally, You’ll Also Have

• High School Diploma or GED
• Possess, or be able to obtain a FDEP Class 1 Distribution Operator License
• Possess, or be able to obtain a FWPCOA Class A Collections License
• Possess, or be able to obtain a Class A Commercial Driver’s License

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 $42,700.00 to $62,400.00; 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.

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