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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.
Job Description
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:
Inspects, maintains, repairs, and installs anything that is required on the water main and sewer main.
Primary Duties/Responsibilities:
- Reads meters in system, learns how to install new meters, learns to work with the new meter reading software, how to troubleshoot new meters, and cellular endpoints.
- Perform work orders provided by client.
- Inspect water meters, read meters, change out meters, PRV’s, setters, and endpoints. Helps on water leaks and water connections.
- Assist with riding the garbage truck.
- Assist with mowing city right-of-ways and facility sites.
- Performs manual labor including cleaning equipment, facilities, and grounds as required and properly disposes of waste according to safety and environmental policies.
- Drive company vehicles in a safe manner.
Work Environment:
- Spends 100% of the time in operations environment.
- Typically spends 85 – 90% 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.
Qualifications
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.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations. Some vocational training and mechanical aptitude required, with the ability to read, interpret and record data from meters and gauges.
- Must consistently demonstrate the ability to perform all assigned tasks in an accurate and timely manner.
- Must demonstrate ability to use precision measuring devices, testing equipment and shop tools such as drill press, band saw, bench grinder, and a torque wrench.
- Must demonstrate ability to accurately estimate time and material costs for assigned projects.
- Good verbal and written communication skills are necessary.
- Must have ability to operate a computer to check emails and do safety training.
- Must demonstrate ability to work in a team environment and willingness to assume additional or new responsibilities readily.
Required Certification/Licenses/Training:
- Minimum water/wastewater license as required by regulatory site.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license (commercial license is desirable) and a safe driving record.
- Employee Orientation, Departmental Operating Procedures, Safety, OSHA and Quality Training.
- Learn to operate equipment
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.
Additional Information
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.
