Maintenance Technician I

About Veolia North America

A subsidiary of Veolia Group, Veolia North America (VNA) offers a full spectrum of water, waste and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. VNA helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Mass., Veolia North America has approximately 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across the continent. Please visit our website www.veolianorthamerica.com.

BENEFITS

Veolia's comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental and vision insurance. In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement.  Pay and benefits for employees represented by a union are outlined in their collective bargaining agreement. 

Position Purpose: 

Performs maintenance services, installation, or repairs in one or more skill areas such as plumbing, mechanical, electrical repairs, pneumatic, hydraulic, installation, carpentry, painting, or vehicle servicing.

SUMMARY:

Under supervision, inspects and performs various manual laboring duties
including the operation of laboring equipment related to sewer and concrete
repairs, sewer cleaning, or the cleaning and maintenance of buildings, grounds,
watercourses, deep tunnels, or equipment.
Work involves exposures to dirt, dust, extremes in temperature and humidity,
odors, heights, confined spaces, gases, raw sewage, hazardous materials.

Primary Responsibilities:

Required to follow all applicable safety rules, regulations, policies, and procedures in
performance of assigned duties. Is required to participate in all required safety training activities.
Is expected to report any unsafe conditions encountered in performance of duties.
Set up, operate, and make minor repairs to pumps, compressors and other mechanical
equipment.
Inspect and assist in the repair and maintenance to manholes, sewers, tanks, wells, flumes,
culverts, pipes, pump stations, spillage overflows, etc.
Clean pump stations, plants, aeration tanks, clarifiers, U-drains, catch basins, weirs, flumes,
spillage overflows, etc.
Assist in the inspection of interceptors, gates, outfalls, and pump stations; take appropriate
action such as removing debris, raking screens, and reporting malfunctions.
Perform general maintenance and repair to facilities, buildings and grounds.
Set up rooms for functions.
Maintain landscaping, tree trimming and removal, and operate various lawn maintenance
equipment; clear snow from designated areas.
Locate, maintain, and set up temporary field offices upon request; regrade roads and areas
around manholes and other District facilities.
Flush, jet, and vactor sewers and measuring stations, etc.; read and maintain river gauges;
measure depth of flow for purpose of maintenance and troubleshooting of the sewer systems.
Perform general carpentry duties and miscellaneous concrete/masonry duties, such as manhole
rehabilitation grouting, slabs, etc.
Assist in the installation of dam-boards and guides, clean and maintain inside and outside drops
Provide assistance to other work groups as needed
Pick up and deliver parts and materials for other work groups.
Assist in the inspection of deep tunnels and related facilities; take appropriate action such as
debris removal and general maintenance.
Observes and reports to supervisor dangerous conditions or conditions requiring maintenance.

Performs other duties of a similar level and nature as assigned

Knowledge and Skills:

Ability to properly identify and use job-related tools, gauges, equipment and machinery in
compliance with safety procedures
Strong mechanical aptitude
First aid and CPR certification within six months of appointment
Communicates effectively via written and oral methods with co-workers, supervisors, managers,
and others when necessary.
Valid Wisconsin CDL driver's license - class A, B, C. D with tanker endorsement required.
Ability to enter data.
Basic skills in computers and data input devices, email, application and office software
Ability to meet the physical demands of the job.
Ability to work in confined spaces and to wear breathing apparatus for confined entry

Requirements:

High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
1-2 years of related experience
Valid Wisconsin's driver's license - class B, C, D with tanker
endorsement required

Work Environment:

• Spends 100% of the time in the operations environment.
• Typically spends 25 - 35% of time exposed to outdoor and sometimes inclement weather.
• Company service vehicles are used as required.
• Travels 1 - 2 times per year for company provided training.
• May serve rotational 24-hour emergency on-call.
• Possible Work Hazards: May be exposed to possible operations hazards including fumes, dust, toxic and caustic chemicals, noise, rotating machinery, high pressure and hot and cold temperatures, slippery surfaces, water, and electrical hazards.

Education/Experience/Background:

• High school or GED with the ability to read, write and comprehend English (operational, process, safety, and quality instructions) and be able to carry out verbal and written instructions.
• Six months to two years of experience in a related position with ability to comprehend specifications, blueprints, and manuals.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Ability to properly identify and use job-related tools, gauges, equipment and machinery in
compliance with safety procedures
Strong mechanical aptitude
First aid and CPR certification within six months of appointment
Communicates effectively via written and oral methods with co-workers, supervisors, managers,
and others when necessary.
Valid Wisconsin CDL driver's license - class A, B, C. D with tanker endorsement required.
Ability to enter data.
Basic skills in computers and data input devices, email, application and office software
Ability to meet the physical demands of the job.
Ability to work in confined spaces and to wear breathing apparatus for confined entry

Physical Requirements:

• Amount of time spent - Standing 25%, Walking 75% for as many as five miles per shift.
• Requires close visual and hearing observation to detect non-conformance and machine malfunction.
• Constantly uses hands to finger, handle or feel and frequently reaches with hands and arms. 
• Works in various positions; works on ladders, catwalks, and supports at heights of 50 feet above the ground; and works with hands extended above and below head and body up to 40 minutes using hand tools weighing up to 15 pounds.
• Must be able to lift and carry 50 pounds (occasionally 60 pounds) distances of 10 feet.
• Occasional stooping, bending, or kneeling and entering confined spaces.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.