Utility Technician

Company Description

Veolia in North America is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years, and the country’s largest private water operator and technology provider as well as hazardous waste and pollution treatment leader. It 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. Veolia helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Veolia has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across North America.

Position Purpose: 

Operate utility construction equipment to dig and backfill excavations for installation, operation, maintenance and repair of water and wastewater utility facilities. Installs, maintains, repairs and operates water and wastewater utility facilities and grounds by performing responsibilities assigned.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Perform routine and preventative maintenance on excavation equipment and forklift, and maintain accurate records of such activities.
• Install new or replacement water and wastewater system mains, services, meters, and fire hydrants with all associated appurtenances.
• Repair, maintain and/or operate the wastewater collection system, water transmission and distribution system facilities, pump stations, bar screens, buildings, grounds, and associated equipment, i.e., mains services, meters, fire hydrants, valves, etc.
• Use and maintain all work equipment in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations, i.e. jack hammer, air compressor with related tools, tapping machines, portable ditch pumps and electrical generators, pipe locating and leak detection equipment, hand tools, etc.
• Knows and abides by company’s safety policy and procedures.
• Provides excellent customer service to all external and internal customers.
• Use accepted practices and methods of water and wastewater facilities and appurtenances installation or replacement and their proper operation, maintenance and repair.
• Perform excavations and restorations related to operation, maintenance and repair of water distribution and wastewater collection system.
• Perform hydrant and blow-off flushing, flow tests, leak surveys, and water line locating functions.
• Keep accurate daily records of work performed, time worked and materials used.
• Must be able to respond to emergencies after hours, and to participate in after-hours on call duty rotation.

Work Environment:

• Ability to work in inclement weather conditions.

Qualifications

Education/Experience/Background: 

• High School Diploma/GED is required.
• 1 to 2 years of water and wastewater utility work experience.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: 

• Basic computer skills and knowledge of MS Office Suite.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Good mathematical skills, including ability to calculate volumes and pressures.
• Ability to read and interpret maps.
• Ability to understand policies and procedures relating to utility 1 duties.
• Ability to read, speak, converse and give directions.

Required Certification/Licenses/Training: 

• Must possess a valid New Jersey State driver's license.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to drive to job site, walk for extended periods on flat and uneven terrain, climb bend and stoop.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. and on occasion up to 100 lbs.

Additional Information

Pay Rate: $26.50 per hour.

Benefits: Veolia’s comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental, vision, life insurance, savings accounts, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering and more. 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.

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.