O&M Technician I - Utility Operations

Company Description

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 websitewww.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:

The O&M Technician I performs a variety of operation and maintenance functions at water production and related facilities. This is an entry-level position that performs basic operational duties under the direction of a certified operator. Days and hours of duty may vary as required to fill other O&M Technician shift schedules, or under unusual circumstances.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities:

Primary responsibilities include performing preventive and reactive maintenance tasks, laborer duties associated with the operations of Municipal wastewater treatment plant and collection system.

Work Environment:

• Requires working in outside and inside environments, including onsite plant operations at Wastewater Treatment Plant,with noise and all temperatures and climatic conditions.
• Must be able to work under adverse weather conditions for extended periods of time.

Qualifications

Education/Experience/Background:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Requires good reading, math, writing, scientific, and verbal communication skills; a mechanical aptitude; and the ability to read, interpret, and record data from meters, gauges, scales, panels, computer consoles, and other equipment.
• Requires the ability to carry out verbal and written instructions; i.e., SOP's, work orders, other documents, etc.
• Requires being self directed to carry out tasks and assignments in a team or individual environment.
• Must have the ability to establish effective working relationships with other employees.
• Must have basic computer skills including, but not limited to basic operations and manipulation of data on spreadsheets, etc.
• Must comply with Respiratory Protection and all other Safety Requirements.

Required Certification/Licenses/Training:

• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license with a safe driving record in conjunction with policies and procedures.

Physical Requirements:

• The ability to perform tasks requiring standing and walking for extended periods of time.
• The ability to climb stairs, squat, and work with hands extended above head and in front of body.
• Must be able to lift up to and carry 50 pounds.
• Requires use of hand tools and small equipment and safe operation of motor vehicles on a daily basis.

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.