What are the responsibilities and job description for the Utility Technician 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.
Primary Duties/Responsibilities:
- Maintenance of the city's street, water/wastewater systems, and their respective accessories/facilities.
- Drainage construction, maintenance and repair, assist in laying concrete bricks, mixing and pouring cement mortar, cleaning and repairing catch basins, storm drains, culverts, and ditches.
- Roadway construction, maintenance and repair, using concrete, asphalt and other construction materials and processes.
- Operate heavy equipment, vehicles, and hand tools.
- Inspect water/wastewater lines and components.
- Repair and replace damaged components.
- Tap water mains and install new service connections.
- Install, repair, and maintain water meters and fire hydrants.
- Hydro-clean, saw and remove blockages from sanitary sewer lines.
- Video inspect sanitary sewer main lines.
- Prepare and maintain work zones
- May be required to direct traffic.
- Mow, trim weeds/trees and pick up debris around streets and roadways.
- Responsible for care and maintenance of tools and equipment.
- Maintaining accurate records of work performed.
Work Environment:
- Able to perform tasks for extended periods of time and in all weather conditions.
Qualifications
Education/Experience/Background:
- High School Diploma/GED is required.
- Three (3) years of experience in street and/or water/wastewater system maintenance, construction and repair preferred.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Desire to learn and grow in all areas pertaining street, waterline and wastewater line construction.
- Mechanical aptitude and equipment operation experience.
- Knowledge of the hazards, safety rules and regulations related to this industry.
- Able to perform standby and callback duties as required and lives within 30 minutes of the facility.
Required Certification/Licenses/Training:
- Able to obtain a valid Class B Oklahoma Commercial Driver's License with a Tanker endorsement.
- Must have a driving record acceptable to the city's insurance carrier.
- Able to pass physical examination, with no restrictions, at a designated facility.
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.
