Collections Technician in Training

Veolia; Holyoke (MA); On-site; USD 27,276 - 38,848; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Paid volunteering

Job summary

Veolia in Holyoke, Massachusetts, is seeking an individual to operate and maintain the wastewater collection and storm drainage systems. The role includes various operational tasks, equipment maintenance, and emergency response duties.

A High School diploma and experience with collection systems are preferred. The pay rate is $24.19 per hour, complemented by a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision insurance, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Experience with storm water and sanitary collection systems preferred.
• Ability to maintain and repair equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain wastewater collection system equipment.
• Conduct street sweeping and respond to customer complaints.
• Participate in daily safety meetings.

Skills

Knowledge of wastewater treatment materials and equipment

Ability to read maps and technical drawings

Mechanical aptitude

Effective relations with supervisors and the public

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

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 the 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:

• CDL B with required endorsements within 1 year of hire.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

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.