Maintenance Technician I

Veolia Environnement SA; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Veolia North America is seeking a hands-on laborer to support sewer and concrete repairs, water-related maintenance, and facility upkeep. Work under supervision performing a range of manual tasks, including operating pumps and mechanical equipment, inspecting manholes and pipes, and maintaining plant facilities.

You will follow safety rules, participate in trainings, and perform general grounds and building maintenance while assisting other teams as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1–2 years of related experience.
• Ability to follow safety rules and participate in safety training.
• Able to operate pumps, compressors and related equipment.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety rules and participate in safety training activities.
• Set up and operate pumps, compressors and other mechanical equipment.
• Inspect and repair manholes, sewers, tanks and related facilities.
• Clean pump stations, plants and tanks as part of maintenance.
• Assist in inspection of tunnels, gates and pump stations; report issues.
• Perform general maintenance of facilities and grounds.
• Set up rooms for functions and assist other workgroups as needed.
• Locate, move and deliver parts for other teams.
• Observe and report dangerous conditions to supervisor.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Safety procedures

Communication

Data entry

Computers basics

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Pumps

Compressors

Gauges

Data entry devices

Job description

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.

Job Description

Position Purpose:

Under supervision, inspects and performs various manual laboring duties including the operation of laboring equipment related to sewer and concrete repairs, sewer cleaning, or the cleaning and maintenance of buildings, grounds, watercourses, deep tunnels, or equipment.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities:

• Required to follow all applicable safety rules, regulations, policies, and procedures in performance of assigned duties. Is required to participate in all required safety training activities. Is expected to report any unsafe conditions encountered in performance of duties.
• Set up, operate, and make minor repairs to pumps, compressors and other mechanical equipment.
• Inspect and assist in the repair and maintenance to manholes, sewers, tanks, wells, flumes, culverts, pipes, pump stations, spillage overflows, etc.
• Clean pump stations, plants, aeration tanks, clarifiers, U-drains, catch basins, weirs, flumes, spillage overflows, etc.
• Assist in the inspection of interceptors, gates, outfalls, and pump stations; take appropriate action such as removing debris, raking screens, and reporting malfunctions.
• Perform general maintenance and repair to facilities, buildings and grounds.
• Set up rooms for functions.
• Maintain landscaping, tree trimming and removal, and operate various lawn maintenance equipment; clear snow from designated areas.
• Locate, maintain, and set up temporary field offices upon request; regrade roads and areas around manholes and other District facilities.
• Flush, jet, and vactor sewers and measuring stations, etc.; read and maintain river gauges; measure depth of flow for purpose of maintenance and troubleshooting of the sewer systems.
• Perform general carpentry duties and miscellaneous concrete/masonry duties, such as manhole rehabilitation grouting, slabs, etc.
• Assist in the installation of damboards and guides, clean and maintain inside and outside drops.
• Provide assistance to other workgroups as needed.
• Pick up and deliver parts and materials for other work groups.
• Assist in the inspection of deep tunnels and related facilities; take appropriate action such as debris removal and general maintenance.
• Observes and reports to supervisor dangerous conditions or conditions requiring maintenance.
• Performs other duties of a similar level and nature as assigned.
• Work involves exposures to dirt, dust, extremes in temperature and humidity, odors, heights, confined spaces, gases, raw sewage, hazardous materials.

Qualifications

Education/Experience/Background:

• High School Diploma/GED is required.
• 1 - 2 years of related experience.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to properly identify and use job-related tools, gauges, equipment and machinery in compliance with safety procedures.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Communicates effectively via written and oral methods with co-workers, supervisors, managers, and others when necessary.
• Ability to enter data.
• Basic skills in computers and data input devices, email, application and office software.

Required Certification/Licenses/Training:

• First aid and CPR certification within six months of appointment.
• Valid Wisconsin CDL driver’s license – class A, B, C, D with tanker endorsement required.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job.
• Ability to work in confined spaces and to wear breathing apparatus for confined entry.

Additional Information

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.