Field Water Distribution Technician

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

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.