Collections System Operator

Veolia North America; Cranston (RI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in environmental management is seeking dedicated individuals to perform vital field operations in sanitary collection systems. This role involves ensuring compliance with regulatory standards through routine inspections and maintenance of sewer systems. The ideal candidate will operate specialized equipment and engage in cross-training to enhance operational efficiency. Join a team that values safety and professionalism while contributing to essential community services. If you are ready to make a tangible impact on environmental sustainability, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED is required.
• Requires a valid driver’s license and a commercial driver’s license (CDL).
• Basic understanding of collection system operations.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine inspections of the sanitary sewer collection system.
• Operate sewer equipment safely and efficiently.
• Conduct maintenance activities as directed.

Skills

Machinery Operation

Mechanical Troubleshooting

Preventative Maintenance

Safety Procedures

Data Interpretation

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

CCTV Equipment

Rodding Machines

High Pressure Flushing Equipment

Hand Power Tools

Traffic Control Equipment

Job description

About Veolia North America

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, Massachusetts, Veolia North America has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across the continent.
www.veolianorthamerica.com

Job Description

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:

Perform field operations of sanitary collection system; and new collection system installations to ensure effective facility performance in compliance with all regulatory agencies.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities:

• Performs routine, and/or emergency inspections of the sanitary sewer collection systemas determined by the CMOM program and/or management.
• Performs maintenance activities in accordance with written programs or directed by Chief Collections Operator and/or management staff.
• Operate sewer equipment in a safe and efficient manner. Said equipment shall include but not be limited to rodding machines, pumps, CCTV equipment, high pressure flushing equipment, chain saws, weed cutters, and other standard sewer collection equipment as needed to inspect, clean, and maintain a collection system.
• Performs grounds keeping requirement for example but not limited to snow removal, landscaping, easement clearing, painting, asphalt repair, etc. within the WWTF and collection system as required.
• Performs preventative, predictive and corrective maintenance on equipment according to vendor specifications.
• Perform routine lubrication of equipment and motors and replaces oil reserves; and obtains necessary parts through established procedures.
• Partakes in cross-training aspects of the Collection System operations, maintenance and safety duties.
• Perform work in a safe and professional manner by following established safety, operating, and emergency response procedures.
• Inspect and troubleshoot mechanical, pneumatic, electromechanical, and hydraulic equipment using tools and gauges of the trade.
• Perform repairs to all departmental equipment including, but not limited to mechanical, hydraulic, computer, software, and electrical components. Examples of these include CCTV repair to tractor, camera, coaxial cable, cable reel; generator; bypass trash pump; flushing truck; vactor truck.
• Requires working in outside and inside environments with noise and all temperatures and climatic conditions within a team environment.
• Requires working within traffic conditions while utilizing traffic control measures as needed/warranted.

Qualifications

Education/Experience/Background:

• High School Diploma/GED is required.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Requires safely operating a wide variety of machinery, vehicles, material handling equipment, hand power tools, and specialized machinery for care of roads, grounds, galleries, structures, facilities, and appurtenances.
• Good skills with reading, math, writing, verbal, and computer skills with an ability to read, interpret and record data.
• Able to read and interpret as-built drawings as directed.

Required Certification/Licenses/Training:

• Requires a valid driver’s license with a safe driving record.
• Requires a commercial driver’s license (CDL).
• Basic understanding of collection system operations in the form of Collections System Operator Certificate, Certification of NASCO’s Pipeline Assessment Certification Program (PACP) and Manhole Assessment Certification Program (MACP), OSHA ten-hour training, Traffic flagger certification.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work in various positions which require walking (70%), standing (10%), sitting (10%) and bending (10%) and to be able to lift and carry 60 pounds in standing and bending positions, and carry while walking distances of 10 feet.
• Must be comfortable with confined space entry, traffic control, and sewer construction work.

Additional Information

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.