Field Service Technician - Water & Waste Systems

Veolia; New London (CT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Volunteer program

Job summary

Veolia in North America seeks a field maintenance technician to perform inspections, installations and repairs on storm, distribution and collection systems. You will locate services, install meters and record tap documentation while maintaining safe operations.

You'll spend most time in outdoor field environments, work with fixtures like valves, hydrants and meters, and may be on-call for emergencies after hours or on weekends. Must read and follow instructions and operate tools safely.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED and ability to read, write English and follow instructions.
• 6 months to 2 years of related experience with ability to comprehend specs, drawings and manuals.
• Experience using power, pneumatic, hydraulic, and hand tools.
• Experience using pressure gauges and precision measuring instruments.

Responsibilities

• Performs field inspections for service line repairs, replacements and leaks.
• Learns to install taps on PVC, metallic and Poly pipe and records tap documentation.
• Inspects meters, valves and hydrants and troubleshoots repairs.
• Performs routine and preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Reports operational problems to Lead or Supervisor.
• Operates company vehicles for field service and may assist with emergency valve shut-outs.

Skills

Power tools

Pneumatic tools

Hydraulic tools

Hand tools

Pressure gauges

Measuring instruments

Reading instructions

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Veolia in North America seeks a field maintenance technician to perform inspections, installations and repairs on storm, distribution and collection systems. You will locate services, install meters and record tap documentation while maintaining safe operations.

You'll spend most time in outdoor field environments, work with fixtures like valves, hydrants and meters, and may be on-call for emergencies after hours or on weekends. Must read and follow instructions and operate tools safely.