Opterra Solutions, Inc.

(108) Equipment Operator/Stormwater Repair

Opterra Solutions, Inc.  •  £13k/yr  •  Georgia (Onsite)  •  9 hours ago
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Job 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
  • Valid state-required herbicide license
  • 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)
Opterra Solutions, Inc.

About Opterra Solutions, Inc.

Since 1987 Opterra Solutions (formerly NaturChem) has been a leader in the vegetation management industry, bringing the latest technology and practices to a wide array of markets. We serve the industrial, railroad, telecommunications, aviation, retail, and solar industries as well as many other areas of the public and private sectors.

The services provided by Opterra Solutions enable our customers to operate more cost-effectively, keep their employees and the public safe, and comply with local, state, and federal regulations in an environmentally sound way. Opterra's experienced team uses solid, science-based solutions to their most troublesome vegetation issues. We take pride in solving vegetation issues in ways that are cost-effective and do not harm the environment.

Industry
Consulting & Advisory
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Lexington, South Carolina
Year Founded
1987
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