O&M Technician I Veolia

Veolia North America, LLC; Huber Heights (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

Veolia North America, LLC is seeking an entry-level O&M Tech I to learn water distribution and wastewater collection system infrastructure under close supervision. You will gain hands-on experience with meters, valves, pipes, and related equipment, while developing core maintenance and customer service skills.

As experience grows, responsibilities increase and become more independent. The role emphasizes safety, on-call readiness, and participation in training to support water and wastewater

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver’s license; CDL is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform customer service duties such as turn-ons and shut-offs and check for leaks or dead meters.
• Locate, inspect, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair meters, valves, pipes and related appurtenances.
• Respond to customer complaints and emergency calls for service and assist in mitigating spills, leaks, and damage.

Skills

Hand and power tools

Trackhoe/Backhoe operation

Basic Mathematics

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Company 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.

Position Purpose:

O&M Tech I – This is an entry-level position in the water distribution and wastewater collection service technician classification series.

Initially under close supervision, candidates with basic maintenance experience learns water distribution and wastewater collection system infrastructure, use of tools and equipment. As experience is gained, assignments become more varied and are performed with greater independence.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities:

• Perform customer service duties such as turn-ons and shut-offs and checking for leaks or dead meters; report water use violations; assist customers in resolving water volume, leak, quality, and pressure problems; take water samples.
• Perform a variety of semi-skilled work to locate, inspect, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair meters, valves, pipes, and related appurtenances; flushes water distribution and cleans wastewater collection systems and exercises valves.
• Assist and inspect repair work associated with repairs of water mains and wastewater collection systems and related appurtenances.
• Respond to customer complaints and emergency calls for service; use inspection equipment to investigate and identify causes; and assist in mitigating spills, leaks, and damage, as required.
• Operate and maintain specialized vehicles and a variety of light, medium, and heavy equipment and hand and power tools related to the maintenance and repair of water distribution and wastewater collection and related equipment.
• Observe safe work methods and makes appropriate use of related safety equipment as required.
• Respond to after-hours emergencies and assist other maintenance crews as needed in emergency or relief situations.
• Attend training and safety meetings as necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education/Experience/Background:

• High School Diploma/GED is required.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• The operation and maintenance of a variety of hand and power tools, vehicles, and light to heavy power equipment. Trackhoe/Backhoe operator a plus.
• Basic Mathematics.
• Basic computer software related to work.

Required Certification/Licenses/Training:

• Valid driver’s license, CDL is a plus.

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.

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.