Septic System Installer

Aqualis • Garner, NC

11d

About The Position

AQUALIS is a nationwide provider of water management services focused on maintaining, inspecting, and repairing post-construction stormwater and lift station systems. The Septic System Installer assists with installing wastewater and septic systems, stormwater management devices, and utility infrastructure. Work involves wastewater and hot, cold, and wet environments, as well as physically demanding outdoor conditions. Duties include site work and grading, pipe fitting, operating a laser transit and heavy equipment, servicing and installing pumps and control panels, shovel and rake work, and implementing plans while working with inspectors and engineers.

The role requires safe work practices, daily equipment and material preparation, communication with supervisors and equipment operators, and care and accounting for tools and equipment. Candidates must meet the stated licensing, experience, physical, and screening requirements. The position is safety-sensitive and includes operating DOT-regulated vehicles.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent certification.
• Valid North Carolina driver license.
• Knowledge of construction practices, including equipment operation for grading, digging, and excavation.
• Knowledge of septic system installation, utility service, and repair, with at least 2 years of experience.
• Ability to read drawings, plans, and blueprints.
• Promptness and punctuality.
• Ability to communicate by phone, text, email, and verbally.
• Ability to work in physically demanding outdoor environments and perform repetitive physical tasks safely and efficiently.
• Must pass a background screening, driving record review, pre-employment drug screen, and DOT physical.
• Must maintain insurable status under the company's auto policy and a DOT Health Card.
• This safety-sensitive position requires operating DOT-regulated vehicles and includes marijuana in the drug testing program.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with skid steer and excavator is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Practice safety, remain aware of surroundings, minimize hazards, and promptly report issues, concerns, injuries, or damages to a supervisor.
• Measure and communicate with the equipment operator to achieve level surfaces, grade slopes to specification, protect materials and objects from equipment damage, and fill voids as required.
• Load and unload construction materials, waste, trash, and other objects at job-site or shop dumpsters.
• Inspect equipment, fuel, tires, fluids, grease, materials, resources, tools, and instruments at the start of each workday.
• Ensure supplies and resources are loaded and transported for daily tasks.
• Participate in daily meetings with the supervisor and maintain communication throughout the workday.
• Clean and store equipment after job completion, account for tools and equipment, and return them to their proper locations.
• Check oil, gas, and grease equipment; bring replacement parts to project sites; and assist with maintenance and repairs.
• Follow installation guidelines for setbacks.
• Assist with installation of wastewater and septic systems, stormwater management devices, and utility infrastructure.
• Perform site work and grading, pipe fitting, laser transit operation, pump and control panel service and installation, heavy equipment operation, and shovel and rake work.
• Implement plans and work directly with inspectors and engineers.

Benefits

• Competitive annual pay raise potential.
• Paid vacation time.
• Eligibility to enroll in a company-sponsored group healthcare plan.
• 401(k) matching.
• Flexibility and growth potential.
• Continuing education, investment in tools and technology, and position-related training.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED