Distribution Operator

RiseMe; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Paid volunteering

Job summary

Veolia North America seeks a construction/field technician to install, repair, and maintain water distribution assets and support field operations. The role involves testing, sampling, documentation, and working outdoors in varied conditions.

Requires High School Diploma or GED, plus related construction and water distribution experience. CDL Class A and state licenses are preferred; excellent communication and safety compliance are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED is required.
• Proven related construction experience.
• Water utility pipeline and heavy equipment experience preferred.
• Field operations, field customer service, and/or water distribution system work experience preferred.
• Basic knowledge of groundwater distribution system.

Responsibilities

• Maintain water distribution system by repairing, tapping and installing mains and service lines.
• Install and maintain valves, hydrants, blow-offs, meters and service lines; perform flushing.
• Conduct excavation restoration in grass, sidewalks, roads, easements and rights of way.
• Perform carpentry, painting and plumbing as necessary.
• Carry out flow tests, leak surveys, line locations, and field water quality tests.
• Obtain water samples and deliver to lab for analysis.
• Maintain accurate records of work performed.
• Locate water distribution facilities (mains, service lines, etc.).
• Concrete work: form, pour, and finish.
• Welding and metal fabrication.
• Use digital tools and devices to communicate and record work.
• Must be available for overtime and respond to emergencies.
• Follow safety, health, environmental, and security policies.

Skills

Read maps & interpret plans

GPS & GIS proficiency

Excellent communication

Carpentry, concrete, plumbing basics

Digital tools proficiency

Problem-solving

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

GPS hardware

GIS software

Job description

Position Purpose:

This is a physically strenuous role that requires frequent standing and walking while outdoors, often in wet, muddy, and slippery conditions and at times in periods of extreme heat and cold. Materials and tools handled throughout the workday include but not limited to hand shoveling dirt, gravel, large rock spoils, and broken concrete and asphalt.

Responsible for restocking vehicle inventory and preparing job site(s) daily. Installs, repairs, maintains and operates water distribution system assets, facilities, grounds and associated equipment.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities:

• Maintains water distribution system by repairing, tapping and installing mains and service lines, installing and maintaining valves, hydrants, blow‑off, mains, meters and service lines, and performing flushing activities.
• Provides excavation restoration in grass, sidewalks, roads, easements and rights of way.
• Performs carpentry, painting and plumbing as necessary.
• Performs flow tests, leak surveys, line locations, and field water quality tests.
• Obtains various water samples and delivers them to the lab for analysis.
• Maintains accurate records of work performed.
• Locates water distribution facilities (mains, service lines, etc.).
• Concrete work; form, pour, and finish.
• Welding and metal fabrication.
• Uses digital tools, (computer, laptop, tablet, smart phone, etc.) devices and software to communicate, and perform and record work.
• Must be available for overtime and to respond to emergencies.
• Performs all job responsibilities and duties in compliance with all safety, health, environmental, and security laws, rules, policies, programs and training.
• Other duties as assigned.

Work Environment:

• Ability to work with heavy equipment and various hand, gas, electric and hydraulic tools.
• Ability to stand and walk while working outdoors, often in wet, muddy, and slippery conditions and at times in periods of extreme heat and cold is required.

Education/Experience/Background:

• High School Diploma/GED is required.
• Proven related construction experience.
• Water utility pipeline and heavy equipment experience preferred.
• Field operations, field customer service, and/or water distribution system work experience preferred.
• Basic knowledge of groundwater distribution system.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to read, comprehend, and interpret maps, design construction plans and use appropriate tools and methods to determine grades and measurements.
• General skill and knowledge of carpentry, concrete, painting and plumbing.
• Ability to function in the digital world, using computer, laptop, tablet, smart phone devices and software to communicate and perform and record work.
• Ability to use GPS and GIS for data access and information collection.
• Proficiency with business office computing systems.
• Excellent communications skills, both oral and written.
• Excellent organization, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.

Required Certification/Licenses/Training:

• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license (Class A CDL with appropriate endorsements or restrictions).
• Appropriate state license in distribution operation (Idaho Drinking Water Distribution Class II), or ability to obtain within 1 year after the minimum time frame as established by the Idaho State Board of Drinking Water and Wastewater Professionals.
• Current CDL Class A.
• Current drinking water distribution license holder preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to frequently lift and carry up to 50 lbs. and occasionally up to 90 lbs. is required.
• Ability to pull frequently up to 109 lbs. and occasionally up to 185 lbs. is required.
• Ability to push frequently up to 58 lbs. and occasionally up to 95 lbs. is required.
• Ability to climb up and down ladders and from equipment is required occasionally.
• Ability to frequently crouch, kneel, stoop, bend, and twist is required.
• Ability to occasionally lay down or crawl to work below grade and in compact spaces while wrenching, levering, and manipulating hand tools is required.
• Ability to frequently reach below shoulder level and occasionally at shoulder level and above is required.

Benefits:

• paid time off policies
• as well as health
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• savings accounts
• tuition reimbursement
• paid volunteering and more
• In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement.

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.

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.