O&M Technician I

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 websitewww.veolianorthamerica.com.

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 the direction of Project Management, performs work involving the day to day operation and maintenance of the Orleans Wastewater Infrastructure including an SBR Treatment Facility, Collections System and Lift Stations, Aquifer Recharge for effluent disposal and all related, equipment, buildings and grounds.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities:

• A variety of basic operational and maintenance tasks relevant to maintaining safe and reliable operations of water treatment and distribution facilities and systems ensuring operational compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Routine cleaning and general housekeeping duties in work and plant areas as assigned. including but not limited to sweeping, dusting, mopping, painting, etc.
• Work outdoors performing water distribution system maintenance functions including the operation and testing of valves, hydrants, meters, etc.
• Ability to understand and carry out written and/or verbal work orders and assignments.
• Ability to perform simple math calculations with the use of a calculator.
• Basic knowledge of fundamentals of chemistry, math principles and hydraulics required.
• Ability to utilize CMMS system to schedule and complete work orders.
• Ability to properly collect water quality samples. test and maintain collection records.
• Actions are controlled by standard work procedures and under direct supervision of others.
• Required to work a pre-determined weekend shift and be available for emergency call-out in rotation with other employees.

Work Environment:

• Work is performed both inside and outside with exposure to all kinds of weather conditions.
• Candidate may be occasionally exposed to some noise, silica, dust, fumes, smoke, gases, greases, oils, electrical energy, solvents, and vibrations.
• Candidate 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 required.
• Less than 2 years' experience in Water treatment industry

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Must learn and comply with all safety procedures.

Required Certification/Licenses/Training:

• Valid Driver's license is required.

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.