Stormwater Field Technician - Heavy Machine Operator

Stormwater Operations Specialists; Thomasville (NC); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

7-on/7-off schedule

Hotel accommodations provided

Daily per diem while traveling

PTO after 60 days

Job summary

Stormwater Operations Specialists, based in Thomasville, NC, is hiring a full-time Stormwater Field Technician - Heavy Machine Operator. The role operates on a 7-on / 7-off schedule and involves travel to job sites across several states, reporting from our Thomasville HQ.

You will support stormwater projects with a dedicated team, ensuring safety and quality on every site. You'll start at $24.00+ per hour with an 80-hour biweekly paycheck guarantee, plus hotel lodging and daily per diem while on

Qualifications

• 2+ years of equipment operation experience.
• Valid driver's license with a good record.
• Ability to tow trailers between 16 and 24 feet.
• Physical capability to lift up to 80 pounds.
• Comfort working outdoors in changing environments.
• Strong communicator and team contributor.
• Safety-first mindset with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment to shape, repair, and maintain stormwater systems.
• Mobilize from Thomasville, NC to project sites across multiple states.
• Prepare job sites and install piping; perform erosion repairs.
• Maintain equipment and ensure safety, efficiency, and quality.

Skills

Equipment operation

Driver's license

Trailer tow

Lifting

Outdoor work

Communication

Safety-conscious

Job description

Stormwater Operations Specialists, based in Thomasville, NC, is hiring a full-time Stormwater Field Technician - Heavy Machine Operator for our structured 7-on / 7-off schedule. This role is ideal for someone seeking a stable, purpose-driven career that offers consistent travel, a reliable paycheck, and a full week off every other week. You'll report to one central location before traveling to job sites across multiple states, where you'll support important stormwater operations alongside a dedicated team. If you're ready to put your skills to work in a rewarding traveling role, this could be the opportunity you've been looking for!

We've built a role that rewards your effort both financially and personally. You'll start at $24.00+ per hour, backed by a guaranteed 80-hour biweekly paycheck and year-round employment. When you travel, we cover hotel stays and provide daily per diem, ensuring you're supported on the road. You'll also benefit from

• A rare 7-on / 7-off rotating schedule
• Overtime earning potential
• Hotel accommodations paid by the company
• Daily per diem while traveling
• PTO after 60 days, increasing up to 11 days after 10 years
• Extended holiday breaks:
  • Thanksgiving (7 days off)
  • Christmas (10-14 days off)

• Employer-provided PPE
• Uniform program after probation
• Recognition, bonuses, and advancement opportunities
• A culture rooted in teamwork, safety, and professional development

Keep reading to learn more about this Stormwater Field Technician - Heavy Machine Operator position!

WHAT WE'RE ALL ABOUT

At Stormwater Operations Specialists, our mission is simple but powerful: protect waterways and enhance environmental quality. We bring together skilled professionals across engineering, environmental science, and field operations to deliver reliable stormwater solutions across the Southeast and beyond. We're proud of our reputation-but even more proud of our team. Employees here benefit from a company that prioritizes professional development, teamwork, and long-term career growth, making this a place where you can build a future, not just hold a job.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR IN A STORMWATER FIELD TECHNICIAN - HEAVY MACHINE OPERATOR

Do you thrive in physically active, outdoor roles? Are you comfortable traveling and working in different states? Do you take ownership of your work and prioritize safety? Do you enjoy working as part of a collaborative team? Does that sound like you? If so, and you meet the following criteria, we want you as our Stormwater Field Technician - Heavy Machine Operator!

• 2+ years of equipment operation experience
• Valid driver's license with a good record
• Ability to tow trailers between 16 and 24 feet
• Physical capability to lift up to 80 pounds
• Comfort working outdoors in changing environments
• Strong communicator and team contributor
• Safety-first mindset with attention to detail

Preferred:

• Experience in excavation, grading, dredging, or stormwater system work

DAY-TO-DAY

Each work cycle begins at our Thomasville, NC headquarters, where you'll mobilize with your crew and head to project sites across MD, VA, NC, SC, GA, TN, and KY. Your role is hands-on and essential, operating heavy equipment to shape, repair, and maintain stormwater systems that protect communities and ecosystems. From preparing job sites and installing piping to performing erosion repairs and maintaining equipment, your work directly contributes to project success while ensuring safety, efficiency, and quality at every step.

WORK SCHEDULE

This is a full-time, travel-based position with a Tuesday-Monday (7 days on, 7 days off) rotation, followed by 7 consecutive days off. Employees report to Thomasville, NC, and travel to job sites, with lodging and per diem provided.

ADVANCE YOUR CAREER TODAY!

Join a company where your skills are valued and your time is respected.