What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operator in Training - Collections System 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 work involving the operation and maintenance of the wastewater collection system, storm drainage system, and CSO facilities. Relies upon instruction and pre-established guidelines to perform functions of the job.
Primary Duties/Responsibilities:
- Provides day-to-day monitoring of sanitary and storm water collections systems.
- Operates and maintains equipment associated with sanitary and storm water collections systems.
- When necessary, checks and monitors barricades, ditches, and other repair work performed in the collection system.
- Provides assistance responding to customer complaints, investigates and clears blockages when appropriate.
- Keeps general area clean as well as keeping equipment and machinery clean and greased as necessary.
- Performs tasks involved in the upkeep of structures and grounds.
- Uses various hand tools and power tools.
- Perform minor maintenance activities
- Performs related work as required.
Qualifications
Education/Experience/Background:
- High School Diploma/GED is required.
- One year of experience working with storm water and sanitary collection systems or piping systems similar to that found in a wastewater collection system preferred.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Knowledge of the materials and equipment used in the operation of a wastewater treatment plant preferred.
- Ability to read and interpret data from maps and technical drawings preferred.
- Ability to understand and execute written and oral instructions.
- Ability to maintain and repair equipment.
- Must have a reasonable mechanical aptitude.
- Must have the ability to maintain effective working relations with supervisors, other employees, and the general public.
Required Certification/Licenses/Training:
- Must possess a valid driver’s license.
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.
