Water Distribution & Sewer Team Lead - Field Operations

Wir In Lds; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

HKA Enterprises is seeking a Distribution & Collection Operator to lead a field team responsible for the maintenance, repair, and installation of water distribution and sewer collection systems, with emphasis on collections/sewer plumbing expertise. Pay: $19.00 - $23.00 per hour.

The role includes installing meters, performing line repairs, leak detection, and heavy equipment operation, with rotating on-call nights, weekends, and holidays. A valid driver's license and licenses are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• FDEP Class 3 Distribution Operator License or ability to obtain within one year is required.
• Experience in construction is required.
• Valid driver's license is required.
• Preferred licenses: FDEP Class 2, FWPCOA Class C, Class B CDL.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Distribution and Collection Operators in daily field operations.
• Install, maintain, and repair water/sewer lines, meters, and related equipment.
• Perform line repairs, leak detection, and low-pressure troubleshooting.
• Assist with preventative maintenance and equipment repairs.
• Operate heavy equipment such as backhoes, cranes, forklifts, and dump trucks.
• Perform trench work, backfill, and site restoration.
• Clean sewer lines and lift station wet wells.
• Turn water meters on/off; install meters and meter boxes.
• Participate in rotating on-call schedule (nights, weekends, holidays).
• Complete work orders and field complaint forms.

Skills

Team leadership

Field operations

Education

High school diploma or GED

FDEP Class 3 Distribution Operator License (or ability to obtain within one year)

FWPCOA Class C Collections License

Class B CDL (preferred)

Tools

Backhoes

Cranes

Forklifts

Dump trucks

Job description

HKA Enterprises is seeking a Distribution & Collection Operator to lead a field team responsible for the maintenance, repair, and installation of water distribution and sewer collection systems, with emphasis on collections/sewer plumbing expertise. Pay: $19.00 - $23.00 per hour.

The role includes installing meters, performing line repairs, leak detection, and heavy equipment operation, with rotating on-call nights, weekends, and holidays. A valid driver's license and licenses are required.