Distribution Operator - Water Utility Maintenance Technician - CDL-A

Veolia Environnement SA; Boise (ID); In loco; USD 52.000 - 72.000; Tempo pieno

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Veolia North America is hiring a Distribution Operator - Water Utility Maintenance Technician with a CDL-A in Boise, Idaho. This full-time, outdoor, physically demanding role involves installing and repairing water mains and service lines, performing flow tests, and maintaining valves, hydrants and meters.

A High School Diploma or GED is required, along with a valid CDL Class A and Idaho drinking water distribution license (or ability to obtain within 1 year).

Competenze

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid CDL Class A license with appropriate endorsements.
• Water utility distribution and heavy equipment experience preferred.

Mansioni

• Maintains water distribution system by repairing and tapping mains, installing service lines, and maintaining valves, hydrants, meters and service lines.
• Performs excavation restoration in grass, sidewalks, roads, and rights of way.
• Operates digital devices and software to communicate and document work; adheres to safety policies.

Conoscenze

CDL-A

Physical stamina

Reading maps/ plans

Formazione

High School Diploma/GED

Descrizione del lavoro

Distribution Operator - Water Utility Maintenance Technician - CDL-A

• Full-time
• Contract type: Standard

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.

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 are 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.
• 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.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Basic knowledge of groundwater distribution system.
• 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.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work with heavy equipment and various hand, gas, electric and hydraulic tools.
• 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

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.