Field Service Supervisor (Road Crew)

Veolia; New London (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Veolia North America is seeking a Utility Operations Supervisor responsible for overseeing daily operations and maintenance of utility distribution systems. Ideal candidates will have a High School Diploma and 3-5 years of experience in Public Works, with knowledge of safety standards and effective supervisory practices. The position requires managing staff performance and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, alongside a strong desire to foster teamwork and communication.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance

Paid time off

401(k) plan for retirement savings

Tuition reimbursement

Paid volunteering

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in Public Works.
• Valid NC driver’s license.
• CT DPH Water Distribution Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervising staff and managing scheduling and assignments.
• Troubleshooting employee issues as needed.
• Ensuring safety and environmental compliance.

Skills

Knowledge of health and safety standards

Ability to communicate effectively

Knowledge of repair and maintenance of water, sewer, and storm lines

Experience with job-related heavy equipment

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

CMMS/GIS software

Google Office

Job description

Company Description

A subsidiary of Veolia group, Veolia North America (VNA) 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. VNA helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education, and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Mass., Veolia North America has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across the continent. www.veolianorthamerica.com

Job Description

Position Purpose:

Oversee and participate in the daily operation and maintenance of the utility distribution and collection and assist with storm systems and other functions of the project. Position has responsibility for safety and environmental compliance as well as performance management and staff development.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities:

• Responsible for supervising hourly staff including work scheduling, assignment, and daily progress of crew through site visits and the use of CMMS/GIS software.
• Assist employees in troubleshooting as needed.
• Assist with afterhours emergencies.
• Responsible for managing PRoject’s DOT program.
• Follows proper health and safety standards.
• Considerable knowledge of effective supervisory methods and practices including training, coaching, counseling, employees team-building and conflict management.
• Ability to develop, organize, and manage records and reports pertinent to the activities supervised.
• Strong desire to establish and maintain effective working relationships, teams, and work groups with other employees, contractors and the general public.
• Utilizes computers and software as assigned.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Work Environment:

• Roughly 60/40 in the field and office.

Qualifications

Education/Experience/Background:

• High School Diploma/GED is required.
• 3- 5 years of experience with Public Works.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge of the repair, maintenance, and construction of water, sewer, and storm lines and related components
• Knowledge of electrical, mechanical and instrumentation systems is preferable.
• Knowledge of health and safety standards and precautions pertaining to utilities operations and maintenance procedures.
• Working experience in the operation of job-related heavy equipment including lawn mowers, dump trucks, backhoes/frontend loaders, vacuum trucks, hand and power tools
• Knowledge of cavitation / trenching.
• Ability to develop, organize, and manage records and reports pertinent to the activities supervised through the use of Google Office, CMMS, and GIS Software
• Strong desire to establish and maintain effective working relationships, teams, and work groups with other employees, contractors and the general public.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Thorough knowledge and the ability to use computers and applications for the utility profession.

Required Certification/Licenses/Training:

• Valid NC driver’s license.
• CDL license is a plus.
• CT DPH Water Distribution System Operator Certification preferred is a plus.

Physical Requirements:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
• The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; climb stairs or ladders; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell.
• The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to distinguish color, close vision and distance vision.

Additional Information

Benefits: Veolia’s comprehensive benefits package includes 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. Pay and benefits for employees represented by a union are outlined in their collective bargaining agreement.

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.