Stormwater Equipment Technician

Opterra Solutions, Inc.; Georgia; Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Opterra Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Repair & Restoration Technician I to help keep stormwater systems functioning safely.

You will inspect, restore, and maintain facilities such as ponds, ditches, swales, and catch basins while performing daily safety documentation and communicating with customers. This on-site role requires travel 50–75% by vehicle, teamwork, and comfort with operating tractors, UTVs, and other equipment in varied outdoor environments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required or equivalent experience.
• Ability to travel 50–75% by vehicle, including overnight travel.
• Ability to work as part of a team and communicate with customers.
• Comfortable using technology and mobile apps for tasks and reports.
• Outdoor work in varied environments with safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and restore stormwater facilities such as ponds, ditches, swales, and basins.
• Operate tractors, UTVs, excavators, skid steers, and other equipment.
• Use handheld tools like chainsaws, trimmers, pole saws, and leaf blowers.
• Perform repairs, maintenance, and adjustments on vehicles and equipment.
• Work safely in and around confined spaces and water.

Skills

Teamwork

Safety-minded

Outdoor work readiness

Communication

Reliability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

DOT medical card (preferred)

Tools

Heavy equipment operation

UTV operation

Chainsaw operation

Job description

Requisition Number: 108EQ001534

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• Posted : August 20, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Hiram Service
Hiram, GA 30141, USA

Description

What You'll Do

As a Repair & Restoration Technician I, you’ll help keep stormwater systems functioning safely and effectively. Your day may include:

• Inspecting and restoring stormwater facilities such as retention and detention ponds, drainage ditches, swales, catch basins, sand filters, and underground conveyance systems
• Operating equipment such as tractors, UTVs, excavators, skid steers, slope mowers, marsh masters, and zero-turn mowers
• Using handheld equipment including chainsaws, string trimmers, pole saws, hedge trimmers, and leaf blowers
• Performing repairs, preventative maintenance, and adjustments on vehicles and equipment
• Working safely in and around confined spaces and water
• Identifying and reporting safety hazards, system issues, and defective equipment
• Communicating with customers regarding work being performed, timelines, and updates
• Completing daily technology-based reports and safety documentation
• Assisting with traffic control, including flagging and setting signs and cones
• Preparing materials and herbicides for applications as needed
• Maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work environment
• Following OSHA, PPE, traffic, and company safety requirements
• Participating in training, company meetings, and licensing programs

What We're Looking For

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to travel 50–75% by vehicle , including overnight travel throughout the assigned territory
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Comfortable using technology and mobile applications to complete daily tasks and reports
• Ability to work safely in a variety of outdoor environments

Preferred:

• Previous experience in construction, landscaping, vegetation management, stormwater maintenance, heavy equipment operation, or a related field
• Valid driver's license and good driving record
• Experience operating trucks, trailers, UTVs, tractors, or heavy equipment
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOT medical card
• Confined Space Entry (CSE) certification
• Ability to read and interpret stormwater, grading, utility, or construction plans

This Job Is For You If You...

• Enjoy hands-on, outdoor work rather than sitting behind a desk
• Like learning how to operate different equipment and machinery
• Take safety seriously and look out for your teammates
• Are dependable, hardworking, and willing to learn
• Can adapt to changing job sites, weather, and work conditions
• Take pride in providing great service to customers
• Want opportunities to develop new skills and advance your career

Physical & Work Environment

This is an active, physically demanding position. Technicians should be comfortable:

• Sitting, standing, kneeling, bending, and walking for 8–11 hours per day
• Routinely lifting, pushing, pulling, or moving 50+ pounds
• Working in heat, humidity, rain, sun, and other outdoor conditions
• Walking and working on uneven ground, slopes, embankments, and varied terrain
• Working around water and in confined spaces
• Working around wildlife commonly found in stormwater environments, including snakes, spiders, and stinging insects
• Wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE)

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