Company Description

A subsidiary of Veolia group, Veolia North America (VNA) is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years, and the country’s largest private water operator and technology provider as well as hazardous waste and pollution treatment leader. It 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 more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across the continent. www.veolianorthamerica.com

Job Description

Position Purpose: 

Under direction of the plant superintendent, learns and performs all aspects of operating the water treatment plant and water distribution system.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities: 

 Operation and less technical maintenance of water treatment plant equipment.Operation and less technical maintenance of water distribution system.Operation and less technical maintenance of water booster stations.Less technical sampling and analysis of water and compliance.Maintenance of buildings and grounds and cleaning of water treatment plant.Accurate record keeping in log books and computerized laboratory and maintenance management systems.

Qualifications

Education/Experience/Background: 

High School Diploma/GED is required.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: 

Computer skills: Google Workspace  (gmail/Google Sheets/ Google Docs).Other skills needed: Mechanical ability, good communication skills.Must be able to report to work within 60 minutes for emergencies.Must be able to speak, read and write English fluently and legibly.Must be able to perform basic math calculations.Must have basic computer literacy and have ability to learn basic data entry per job scope.Must have ability to learn new industry technology to keep pace with changing job scope.Must be able to effectively communicate with coworkers and customers.Must have a high standard of ethics.Rotational on- call and weekend work required.

Required Certification/Licenses/Training: 

Night-time classes to obtain licenses and daytime seminars to maintain licenses required.

Physical Requirements: 

Able to walk on uneven terrain.Able to climb hills and stairs.Able to climb ladders to heights and depths of 30 feet.Must be able to use fall protection equipment and safety harness.Must be able to wear steel tip shoes, safety goggles and hard hat.Must be able to lift up to 70 pounds.Must be able to work with hand tools.Must be able to sit, stand and walk for long periods at a time.Must be able to hear and speak clearly.Must be able to distinguish colors.Must be able to smell odors.Must be able to be approved by a doctor to wear a respirator.

Additional Information

Pay Range: $22.60 to $25.50 per hour.

Benefits: Veolia’s comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental, vision, life insurance, savings accounts, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering and more. 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.

Sick leave –  56 hours; Observed Holidays – 11 days; Vacation – 15 days

Eligible for up to 3% Annual Performance Bonus.

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.