Service Technician

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.

Pay Rate : $31.13 per hour.

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 :

Under supervision, installs, maintains and repairs mains, valves, pumps, hydrants, and other water service equipment. Operates construction equipment, landscaping and lawn mowing tractors pumps, compressors and pneumatic tools; Does related work as required.

Primary Duties / Responsibilities :

• Knowledge of construction, operations and maintenance of water distribution systems. Understanding of hydraulic principles related to piping networks. Strong interpersonal skills required.
• Strong computer skills as they relate to the operation of leak detection equipment (loggers, correlators, etc.)
• Operates equipment, drives utility vehicles, Installs, maintains, and repairs water mains, pipes, valves, pumps, hydrants, and other equipment.
• Disassembles fire hydrants, removes defective parts installs new parts and reassembles hydrants.
• Excavates and backfills trenches and culverts, installs, repairs, and replaces water mains, repairs valves and hydrants, drills and installs taps in mains, and performs related street repairs.
• Some knowledge of proper procedures used in making a complex repair to water mains, pipes, and appurtenances of varied types of tools used in the maintenance and repair of water installations and of the proper use of these tools.
• Conduct ground keeping and landscaping functions including brush cutting, grubbing and trash / debris removal from work areas. Operation of snowplowing equipment. Chain saw operation, fence repairs, and when directed collect and deliver system samples as needed.
• Must participate in emergency stand-by rotation and must respond to the yard within forty-five minutes of notification.
• Drive company equipment that may require a CDL and a hoisting license.
• Performs similar or less skilled work as assigned.
• Assists employees of a higher classification as assigned.

Work Environment :

• This position is based in the water treatment system and work is performed both inside and outside with exposure to all kinds of weather conditions.
• The employee may be exposed to some noise, dust, fumes, gases, greases, oils, solvents, and vibrations.
• The employee may work on slippery / uneven surfaces, around machinery with moving parts, moving objects / vehicles, and ladder / scaffolding, below ground and may be exposed to water and other liquid materials.

Education / Experience / Background :

• High School Diploma / GED is required.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities :

• Able to manipulate commercial grade lawn mowers and various landscaping tools.
• Ability to read, writes, speak and understand English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position.
• Ability to operate a 90lb jackhammer.
• Ability to understand, remember and carry out oral and written directions to learn quickly from oral and written explanations
• and from demonstrations.
• Must have knowledge of the proper methods of repairing, lubricating and maintaining mechanical equipment.
• Knowledge of the principles, practices, equipment and methods used in water treatment, pumping, distribution, and storage
• tank operations preferred.
• Must be able to respond to emergency calls as needed and work extended hours to accommodate Company needs.

Required Certification / Licenses / Training :

• Valid State Driver's License.
• Must obtain a MA Water Distribution Grade 1 Full within 12 months of hire.
• Commercial Driver's License may be required to operate company equipment.

Physical Requirements :

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk or sit; reach with hands and arms, climb or balance; kneel, crouch or crawl.
• The employee must frequently lift and / or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision and distance vision as well as the ability to distinguish color and shades.

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.

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