Lead Installation Technician (Class A & B CDL)

Wind-River-Environmenta; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health, dental, vision, 401(k)

Day shift 6:00–7:00 AM start

Career advancement opportunities

Overtime potential

Safety trainings

Med-Card Renewals

Annual Safety Boot Stipend

Uniforms provided

Job summary

Wind River Environmental is seeking a dependable, safety-minded Senior Installation Technician to lead a team performing septic system and ATU installations and repairs in accordance with local codes. You will oversee installers, inspect sites, and educate customers on service options.

The role offers a competitive hourly base, with overtime potential, day shift hours, and a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and 401(k).

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 3+ years operating heavy equipment required.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record.
• Must pass DOT drug screen, medical certification, physical exam and road tests.
• Drug-free workplace.
• Ability to meet physical demands.
• CDL Class A preferred with at least 1 year driving experience.
• Prior septic install/repair experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leads and manages install team for optimal performance.
• Reads permits and site plans to locate septic tank and drainfield.
• Operates excavator for septic tank/drainage installation.
• Directs workers in grading and prep of drainfield sites.
• Lowers septic tank using excavator and backfills with skid steer.
• Collaborates with Ops Manager to schedule workloads.
• Interacts with inspectors, vendors, and customers to ensure satisfaction.

Skills

Team leadership

Safety minded

Customer service

Blueprint reading

Communication

Independence

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Excavator

Skid steer

Laser level

Job description

Wind River Environmental is seeking a dependable, safety-minded Senior specialist Installation Technician Technician providing general septic system, Aerobic Treatment Unit (ATU) installation and repair services according to local building codes and plans developed by the local health departments. Oversees team of Install Technicians who work together to install septic systems and provides related services to customers in their homes and businesses and sells accessory services and products and service agreements. Performs inspections for real estate transactions and evaluations of problematic septic systems. Utilizes customer service training to educate and assist customers in choosing service, products and finance options.

The base pay range for this role is estimated to be $30.00 - $35.00 hourly at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined by various factors such as work location, education, experience, knowledge, and skills.

Why Join Wind River Environmental?

Competitive pay and steady, year-round work

Day shift with early start times (6:00–7:00 AM)

Comprehensive benefits package health, dental, vision, 401(k)

Career advancement opportunities with an essential services leader

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Leads and Manages team for optimal performance
• Reports to Operations Mgr. Supports and Promotes all WRE Initiatives and Culture expectations
• Enacts leadership, management and discipline as needed, to properly lead the install department
• Operates excavator for installation of septic tanks and drain lines for sewage disposal system and sewer connections.
• Reads permits and site plans to determine location of septic tank and drainfield.
• Uses laser level set and verify tank and drainfield elevations.
• Operates skid steer to backfill, cover and grade tanks and drainfields
• Lowers septic tank into excavation, using excavator as hoist.
• Directs workers engaged in grading and prepping site for drainfield installation.

Work Environment

• You are regularly exposed outside weather conditions, non-hazardous fumes and noise
• Must be comfortable working independently
• Interaction with customers, inspectors, vendors and subcontractors.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must be able to work with inspectors, suppliers and associate technicians to get the job done correctly and in the best interest of our customers, while abiding by all codes.
• Must have experience in leading teams as it relates to team accuracy in installations aligned with local code and customer expectations.
• Collaborate with Ops Mgrs. to create recurring schedules for employees aligned with anticipated workloads
• Must be able to draw simple septic diagrams and be able to read them.
• Ability to understand instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.
• Ability to read and interpret documents including Company policies and procedures, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, maps and road signs.
• Ability to speak, cooperate and communicate effectively with customers, co-workers and management.
• Ability to work independently and manage pressure to meet deadlines.
• Basic computer literacy including email and internet skills.
• Ability to perform basic math functions.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma, or equivalent is required.
• 3+ years of operating heavy equipment is required.
• Must have a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
• Ability to successfully pass DOT drug screen, medical certification, physical exam and road exams
• Must have a drug‑free workplace
• Must be able to meet physical demands evaluation
• Have at least one year of CDL driving experience- Class A license Prior septic install/repair experience is required
• Be able and willing to work weekends during busy season.

Company Offered Benefits

• Competitive starting hourly rates + opportunity to earn overtime! Ask about our Step Program!!!
• Opportunity to earn a quarterly safety bonus!
• Company Paid Smith Systems Defensive Training
• Company Paid Med-Card Renewals
• Room for Growth!
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Employer paid life insurance
• Employee discount for services offered in your area!
• Matching 401K
• 6 paid holidays, 2 paid floating holidays and generous paid time off plan
• Company Paid Uniforms
• Annual Safety Boot Stipend

Wind River Environmental services and maintains a broad array of non-hazardous liquid waste systems, including grease traps, septic tanks and related waste systems. Headquartered in Marlborough, MA we offer a full suite of services to business, residential and municipal customers throughout the East Coast. Wind River Environmental is an Equal Opportunity Employer.