Collections Systems Technician I

Veolia | North America; Holyoke (MA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, and life ins.

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plans

Job summary

Veolia North America, LLC is seeking a Wastewater/Stormwater Maintainer to operate and maintain sanitary and storm water collection systems. You will respond to emergencies, perform vehicle and equipment maintenance, and ensure safety protocols on each shift.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED, 1 year of related experience, a valid driver’s license, and CDL-B with endorsements preferred. This on-site role offers full-time hours with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• One year of experience with storm water and sanitary collection systems preferred.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• CDL B with required endorsements is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operates and maintains equipment for sanitary and storm water collections systems.
• Conducts street sweeping and responds to customer complaints.
• Inspects and maintains equipment, performs basic repairs and housekeeping.
• Sets up traffic control and prepares sites for work.
• Reads and executes written and verbal work orders; participates in daily tailgate meetings.
• Responds to wastewater and water system emergencies; adheres to safety regulations.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Read maps

Follow instructions

Equipment maintenance

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Company Description

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.

Job Description

Position Purpose

Performs work involving the operation and maintenance of the wastewater collection system, storm drainage system, and CSO facilities. Relies upon instruction and pre-established guidelines to perform functions of the job.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities

• Operates and maintains equipment associated with sanitary and storm water collections systems when necessary, checks and monitors barricades, ditches, and other repair work performed in the collection system.
• Conducts street sweeping
• Conducts Responds to customer complaints, investigates and clears blockages when appropriate.
• Keeps general area clean as well as keeping equipment and machinery clean and greased as necessary.
• Performs tasks involved in the upkeep of structures and grounds. Uses various hand tools and power tools.
• Performs maintenance activities
• Performs a variety of operational tasks relevant to safe and reliable operations of collection systems.
• Prepare the truck for the day, making sure the equipment is on the truck.
• Clean the truck daily and may on occasion assist the Operator with basic truck corrective actions.
• Set up the traffic control.
• Prepare the site, open the manholes.
• Check the upstream or downstream manhole.
• Participate in the tailgate daily meeting.
• Inspect all equipment and vehicles at the beginning and end of the day.
• Works a scheduled shift and will be subject to emergency call-in work
• Ability to understand and carry out written and/or verbal work orders and assignments
• Responds to wastewater and water system emergencies.
• Observes all on-the-job safety regulations.
• Complies with state and federal regulations.

Education/Experience/Background

• High School Diploma/GED is required.
• One year of experience working with storm water and sanitary collection systems or piping systems similar to that found in a wastewater collection system preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge of the materials and equipment used in the operation of a wastewater treatment plant preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret data from maps and technical drawings preferred.
• Ability to understand and execute written and oral instructions.
• Ability to maintain and repair equipment.
• Must have a reasonable mechanical aptitude.
• Must have the ability to maintain effective working relations with supervisors, other employees, and the general public.

Required Certification/Licenses/Training

• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Grade I Collection System Operators Certificate.
• CDL B with required endorsements.

Additional Information

Pay Rate: $24.19 per hour.

Benefits: Our employees are covered by comprehensive benefits packages including paid time off policies; health, dental, vision, and life insurance; retirement plans, savings accounts; tuition reimbursement; paid volunteering and more.

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.