Utility Worker

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Maintains, repairs, and operates the underground pipes, manholes, and lift stations that safely carry wastewater to treatment facilities.
• Maintains treatment plant and lift station areas to include mowing and weed eating.
• Line Cleaning: Flushes and clears sewer mains using high-pressure water jet trucks and mechanical rodders to prevent blockages and sanitary sewer overflows.
• Removes roots, grease, grit, and other obstructions from gravity and force mains.
• Structure Upkeep: Inspects, repairs, and builds manholes, cleanouts, and catch basins.
• Excavates damaged areas to repair or replace broken sewer mains, laterals, and pipe joints.
• Maintains and assists with the repair of sewage lift stations, pumps, and related electrical or mechanical components.
• Logs daily work tasks, updates computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS), and reads system maps.
• Follows strict safety rules and completes permits when entering manholes and underground vaults.
• Respond