System Technician I (Water/Wastewater)

About the Company

Veolia in North America 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. Veolia helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education, and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Veolia has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across North America.

About the Role

Perform operations and maintenance activities at the water and wastewater treatment facilities in accordance with established procedures. Perform maintenance activities on water distribution and wastewater collection systems, including all related components and appurtenances.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory, biosolids management, water and wastewater treatment process operations, as assigned, in accordance with established procedures and guidelines.
• Use computers for data entry, record keeping, and word processing.
• Perform manual labor as required to assist in the maintenance and repair of water distribution and sewer collection lines, including all related components and appurtenances.
• Account for all assigned materials, tools, and equipment; perform specific maintenance and inspections of the same in accordance with established procedures; initiate procurement of materials and supplies as required.
• Perform building and grounds maintenance as assigned.
• Perform operator and/or technician job-related duties responsible for the laboratory, biosolids management, wastewater, and water operations of work activities by methods deemed appropriate when assigned to those respective areas.
• Keep the Operations Superintendent and Project Manager advised of potential operational problems; cooperate and coordinate work activities as necessary with other personnel.
• Respond to emergency call-outs after regular working hours when required.
• Perform other work activities related to specific job responsibilities listed above; operate motorized vehicles and equipment.

Work Environment

Employee is subject to varied work conditions in and outdoors, including noise, fumes, hazardous materials, and inclement weather.

Requirements

• Earned high school diploma or GED.
• Minimum 1-year experience in operations and maintenance of water or wastewater treatment plants, preferred.
• Ability to deal effectively with the public.
• Ability to perform complex mathematical calculations and solve geometric equations.
• Ability to speak and understand the English language.

Skills

• Proven skills in the operations of water or wastewater treatment plants, preferred.
• Ability to operate heavy equipment such as front loaders, backhoes, and tandem axle dump trucks.
• Working skills in plumbing and/or mechanical trades.
• Ability to understand complaints and deal with the public in a courteous fashion.
• Ability to perform manual labor.
• Ability to hear and communicate on the telephone, two-way radio, and in person.
• Ability to read and comprehend maps and blueprints.
• Ability to view and comprehend operations and maintenance reports and documents.

Certifications & Licenses

• Hold valid PA Class B Endorsement N (tank) with no air brake restriction Commercial Driver’s License or ability to obtain within 90 days of employment.
• Hold valid Class B water and/or Class B wastewater Operators license as issued by the PA-DEP or ability to obtain within 18 months of employment.
• Completion of 60 hours PA DEP-approved wastewater and water operator training, preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to climb and work on high structures.
• Ability to perform physical functions that require the full use of both hands and feet.
• Ability to perform lifting of objects weighing as much as 100 lbs.
• Ability to remain on one’s feet while working for periods as long as 5 hours.
• Ability to climb and descend from stairs and ladders as high as 100 feet.
• Ability to perform work on elevated structures and in confined spaces.
• Ability to bend, reach, and squat to perform operations and maintenance tasks.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off policies.
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Savings accounts and tuition reimbursement.
• Paid volunteering opportunities.
• Employer-sponsored 401(k) plan.