Utility Operator - Collection Systems Maintenance (CSM)

Aqua Engineers; Wahiawa (HI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive bonus

On‑the‑job training

Job summary

Aqua Engineers is seeking a CSM Operator in Wahiawa, HI to operate and maintain sewer collection systems and related equipment. You will respond to alarms, perform inspections, and document activities.

The job emphasizes hands-on, physical work in an outdoor industrial setting, with on-the-job training and strong teamwork focused on safety. A Hawaii CDL-B with endorsements or the ability to obtain is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in CSM, wastewater, or utility field work (preferred).
• Comfortable working outdoors in an industrial environment.
• Safety-focused, dependable, and team‑oriented.
• Willing to be on call as needed.
• Possesses — or can obtain through on‑the‑job training — a valid Hawaii Driver’s License with CDL-B, tanker endorsement, air brakes, and no restrictions.
• Possesses or able to obtain a valid State of Hawaii Department of Transportation medical examination certificate.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain sewer collection systems
• Clean and service sewer lines, pump stations, wet wells, and manholes
• Perform routine inspections, troubleshooting, and minor repairs
• Respond to alarms, emergencies, and service calls
• Operate CSM equipment and company vehicles
• Complete required logs and basic reports

Job description

Description

Hands-On Work. Real Impact. Strong Team.

On the job training will be provided.

Primary Accountability -

Responsible for operating and maintaining the collection system - cleaning, maintaining and repairing sewer lines, pump stations, wet wells, septic tanks, interceptors, manholes, and related equipment and responding to emergencies as required. Looking for steady, hands‑on work where what you do matters? Join our team as a CSM Operator and help keep our sewer collection systems running safely and smoothly.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Operate and maintain sewer collection systems
• Clean and service sewer lines, pump stations, wet wells, and manholes
• Perform routine inspections, troubleshooting, and minor repairs
• Respond to alarms, emergencies, and service calls
• Operate CSM equipment and company vehicles
• Complete required logs and basic reports

Why You’ll Like This Role

• Hands‑on, physical work that supports the community
• Stable position with long‑term career potential
• Team culture focused on safety, respect, and teamwork
• Training and growth opportunities

Requirements

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in CSM, wastewater, or utility field work (preferred)
• Comfortable working outdoors in an industrial environment
• Safety-focused, dependable, and team‑oriented
• Willing to be on call as needed
• Possesses — or can obtain through on‑the‑job training — a valid Hawaii Driver’s License with CDL-B, tanker endorsement, air brakes, and no restrictions
• Possesses or able to obtain a valid State of Hawaii Department of Transportation medical examination certificate

Pay & Incentives

$29.10 - $34.87 per hour

An annual incentive bonus with an earning potential of 10% of base pay.