Utility Operator (CSM)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive bonus

Job summary

Aqua Engineers in Hawaii seeks a CSM Operator to operate and maintain the sewer collection systems. You will clean and service lines, pump stations, wet wells, and manholes, perform inspections, troubleshoot, and respond to alarms and service calls.

This hands-on role offers stable, long-term work with a safety-focused team. On-call availability and CDL-B with tanker, air brakes, and Hawaii DOT medical cert are desirable. Training and growth opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• Experience in CSM, wastewater, or utility field work (preferred).
• Safety-focused, dependable, and team-oriented.
• Willing to be on call as needed.

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.

Skills

Field work experience

Safety-conscious

On-call availability

Job description

Description

Hands-On Work. Real Impact. Strong Team

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 a valid State of Hawaii Department of Transportation medical examination certificate

Pay & Incentives

$29.10 - $34.87 Per hour

Annual incentive bonus with an earning potential of up to 10% of base pay