Maintenance Technician I

Maintenance Technician I

Maintenance Technician I

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.

Job Description

Position Purpose:

The Maintenance Technician I inspects, maintains, repairs and installs mechanical, electromechanical, pneumatic and/or hydraulic equipment at plant and/or pump stations. Will require utilizing the auto crane truck to pull lift station pumps, and misc. other pumps and motors on a frequent basis. Maintains the grounds at all City owned and maintained lift stations. Requires frequently working alone, and unsupervised during assigned duties on the assigned Lift Station routes.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the maintenance of all equipment, and grounds at the WWTP & all associated City owned and operated lift stations as required by Veolia's contract. Must be available for call-outs.

Work Environment:

• Ability to work alone and, in inclement weather conditions is essential.
• Will require working in all the weather conditions Florida provides. These conditions include working in strong winds, rain, and extreme high temperatures.
• Work is primarily outdoors with limited indoor work. Work is conducted at a safe and reasonable pace.

Qualifications

Education/Experience/Background:

• High School Diploma/GED is required.
• Two to five years of experience in a related position in a similar environment with ability to comprehend complex specifications, blueprints and manuals preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally (operational, process, safety and quality instructions) and be able to carry out verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Must demonstrate proficiency in the care and use of all site specific, facility required PPE (Personal Protection Equipment), including gas detectors, confined space equipment, etc.), electrical test meters (AMP & Voltage Meters).
• Must consistently demonstrate the ability to perform all assigned tasks in an accurate and timely manner.
• Must demonstrate ability to efficiently maintain, install and repair a variety of equipment which may include pumps, engines, generators, valves, gates, mixers, conveyors, blowers, chemical feed and odor control, disinfection equipment, vacuum filters and belt presses.
• Must demonstrate ability to use precision measuring devices, testing equipment and shop tools such as drill press, band saw, bench grinder, and torque wrench.
• Must demonstrate the ability to inspect and diagnose process problems in multiple unit processes, troubleshoot mechanical, electro-mechanical, hydraulic or pneumatic equipment and take corrective action within policy and procedure limitations.
• 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 Computer Maintenance Management System (software).
• Must demonstrate ability to work in a team environment and willingness to assume additional or new responsibilities readily.

Required Certification/Licenses/Training:

• Some vocational training and mechanical aptitude required, with the ability to read, interpret and record data from meters, gauges, scales, panels, computer consoles and other equipment.
• Must possess a valid driver's license (commercial license is desirable) and a safe driving record.
• Must be able to pass a drug screen and criminal background check.

Additional Information

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.

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.