Utility Technician I

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

Performs a variety of duties in association with transmission and distribution of a water system while adhering to and complying with company procedures, safety policies, and regulatory guidelines. The Utility Technician will have the ability to flex into and/or perform work in the capacity of Field Service Representative when required or directed. Will be required to participate in the standby program as a primary responder.

Responsibilities

• Service and maintain control valves, hydrants, blow-offs; flush and maintain fire hydrants.
• Exercise all valves both manually and machine-operated.
• Read as-builts and interpret blueprints to revise and maintain water atlases.
• Maintain preventive maintenance database.
• Provide miscellaneous support to other Operation and Maintenance groups regarding shutdowns, traffic control, repair and construction crew assistance.
• Install new or replacement water distribution system mains, services, and fire hydrants with appurtenances.
• Repair, maintain, and/or operate water distribution facilities and associated equipment (e.g., mains, services, fire hydrants, valves, air compressors, tapping machines, portable ditch pumps, electrical generators, pipe leak detection equipment, hand tools) without direct supervision.
• Read, understand, and implement valve maintenance program.
• Use accepted practices and methods of water line and appurtenances installation or replacement and their proper maintenance and repair.
• Proper use and care of hand tools and related equipment.
• Perform functions of a Field Service Representative as required.
• Know and abide by company safety policies and procedures.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED is required.
• Operation and use of a variety of power-driven and heavy construction tools and equipment in performing skilled construction, maintenance, and repair work, including operation of specialized trucks.
• Use and principles of computerized electronic equipment in the collection, storage, and interpretation of water system operational data.
• Methods and techniques used in locating water mains and turning off water service.
• Methods and techniques used in the maintenance and repair of water distribution systems.
• Operational characteristics of a variety of maintenance equipment, tools, and vehicles.
• Principles and procedures of record keeping.
• Safe work practices, including safety procedures for operating power and heavy construction equipment, working in traffic, confined spaces, open trenches, and other hazardous conditions.
• Comprehend both oral and written instructions and communicate in English, both orally and in writing.
• Eligible for overtime.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed, including on-call assignments.
• Ability to perform tasks with minimum supervision.
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions in order to accomplish assigned tasks in a timely manner.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Qualifications

• Possession of a valid NJ driver's license.
• Possess a Class "A" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) valid in the State of New Jersey or acquire within four months of hire.
• Obtain a NJ State commercial learner's permit (CLP) and a Medical Examiner's Certificate within thirty (30) days of hire date.

Physical Requirements

• Sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in a field environment: walking (including uneven terrain), climbing hills and stairs, standing, and sitting for prolonged periods of time.
• Frequently stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, reach, twist, grasp, and make repetitive hand movements in the performance of daily duties.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and/or pull moderate amounts of weight up to 90 pounds on a frequent basis.
• Must be able to see clearly and hear. Must be able to speak to give direction and converse with others.

Pay

$33.03 per hour.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits packages including paid time off policies.
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Retirement plans and savings accounts.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Paid volunteering opportunities.