What are the responsibilities and job description for the DPW Laborer position at Veolia Environnement SA?
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 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:
Performs the duties of the Department of Public Works, which include concrete work, facility and grounds maintenance, street patching, limb and debris removal, leaf pickup, and general cleanup duties.
Primary Duties/Responsibilities:
- Performs mechanically related activities specified by work order; and performs preventive maintenance on mechanical and hydraulic equipment according to vendor specifications. Inspects and trouble shoots mechanical equipment, electromechanical, and hydraulic equipment using tools and gauges of the trade, performs routine lubrication of equipment.
- Obtains necessary parts through established procedures, and reports and documents results of inspections and work performed.
- Performs limb, debris, leaf and other removal when required.
- Performs concrete repair and replacement.
- Performs all duties associated with a public works department, when needed and as needed.
- Completes and when required fills out work orders.
- Operates vehicles as required and operates mowing equipment.
- Assures work is performed in a safe and professional manner by following established safety, operating, and emergency response procedures.
- Performs cleanup and housekeeping tasks for work area, tools, equipment, facilities, and grounds.
- Performs the duties of Public Works Worker I and related duties as needed.
Work Environment:
- Requires working in outside and inside environments with noise and all temperatures and climatic conditions, must be able to work under adverse weather conditions for extended periods.
Qualifications
Education/Experience/Background:
- High School Diploma/GED is required.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Requires strong reading, math, writing, and verbal communication skills; a mechanical aptitude; and the ability to read, interpret, and record data; and to read specifications and vendor instructions.
- Requires the ability to carry out verbal and written instructions.
- Must have the ability to establish effective working relationships with other employees.
Required Certification/Licenses/Training:
- Must have a valid driver's license and a safe driving record.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to perform tasks standing, walking, climbing stairs, squatting, bending, kneeling, crawling, twisting, lifting and while hands are extended above head or in front of body.
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.
