Collections Systems Technician I

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Volunteer time off

Job summary

Veolia North America, LLC is seeking a field operator to perform operation and maintenance of the wastewater collection and storm drainage systems in Holyoke, MA. The role requires a valid CDL B, Grade I Collection System Certificate, and a high school diploma or GED.

You will work a scheduled shift, respond to emergencies, read maps and instructions, and ensure safe, reliable system operations while maintaining equipment and documenting activities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum one year in storm water or sanitary systems preferred.
• Ability to read maps and follow written procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain sanitary and storm water collection systems.
• Conduct street sweeping and blockages investigation.
• Prepare truck and equipment for daily tasks; perform basic repairs as needed.
• Set up traffic control and inspect equipment at start/end of shift.
• Respond to wastewater and water emergencies and follow safety rules.
• Maintain clean work area and comply with regulations.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Reading maps

Execute written instructions

Team collaboration

Safety minded

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

CDL B license

Grade I Collection System Certificate

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.

Qualifications

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.