O&M Technician Veolia NA

Veolia Water Milwaukee LLC; New Jersey; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Operations and Maintenance Technician for wastewater treatment. This role involves operating and maintaining essential equipment, ensuring compliance with regulations, and providing excellent customer service. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and experience in water/wastewater systems, along with strong computer skills. Join a company committed to sustainability and community service, where your contributions will help maintain vital water resources. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package and a supportive work environment that values safety and continuous improvement.

Benefits

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED is required.
• 1 year experience in water/wastewater systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain wastewater treatment plant equipment.
• Collect samples and perform lab tests for water quality.
• Respond to customer complaints and maintain records.

Skills

English proficiency

Basic math skills

Prioritization and multitasking

SCADA system interface

Computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Google Suite

Computer Maintenance Management Systems

GIS systems

Job description

Company Description

About Veolia North America

A subsidiary of Veolia Group, Veolia North America (VNA) 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 approximately 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across the continent. Please visit our website www.veolianorthamerica.com.

Job Description

Pay Rate: $25.00 to $27.00 per hour.

BENEFITS

Veolia’s comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental and vision insurance. 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.

Position Purpose:

The incumbent will support the best interests and needs of Veolia by providing professional service to our wastewater customers. The Operation and Maintenance Tech does so in the wastewater treatment plant operation and collection system functions. The Operation and Maintenance Tech – Wastewater is a multi-tasking employee who assures that the treatment plant is operating at maximum efficiency, maintains all appurtenances associated with lift stations and collection system and performs field customer service. The Operations and Maintenance Tech will also assist Operators, provide relief as necessary and be part of the rotational on-call team.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities:

• Operates, maintains, repairs and inspects treatment plant and collection system equipment to assure compliance with all applicable state and federal regulations.
• Adjusts plant equipment such as wastewater/water/sludge valves, pumping systems, chemical feed systems, sludge processing equipment.
• Collects wastewater samples in the treatment plant and/or collection system.
• Performs related field and laboratory tests, which are necessary to monitor and control the facilities, and makes necessary adjustments to equipment, processes and chemical dosage rates, as test results may indicate and as instructed by the Supervisor.
• Inputs data into computer as required.
• Calculates chemical feed rates as required, calibrates chemical feed equipment and adjusts chemical feed rate to maintain consistent water quality.
• Assists crew and/or oversee contractors in the maintenance and repair of collection systems such as manhole repairs, sewer pipe cleaning, pipe breaks, blockages, and sewer pump station maintenance and repairs.
• Interprets sewer service area map to locate sewer mains and manholes, conducts One-Call mark-outs, and responds back to One-Call using the Ticket Check response system website.
• Responds to and investigate customer complaints, odor complaints or sewer backups and respond to Customer Service field activities as requested.
• Completes all assigned work orders, to include KloudGin and other implemented work-force management tools, as well as work generated from Customer Care and Billing (CCB) system.
• Prepares daily work activity reports.
• Performs equipment maintenance and repair as needed independently or with crew.
• Schedules parts and materials for projects and schedules jobs as approved by Supervisor. Directs helpers as needed.
• Performs general facility and ground maintenance; mowing, painting, snow removal, hosing and cleaning of all treatment tanks as needed.
• Maintains good housekeeping procedures at the plant. Performs routine housekeeping chores and special housekeeping as required.
• Assists in general vehicle maintenance.
• Provides proper documents and reports as required.
• Will be required to participate in emergencies. Will be required to participate in On-call, Weekend and Holiday duty rotation every 4 weeks and on an as needed basis and perform standby emergency duties; response time not to exceed 45 minutes.
• Complies with all organization safety and compliance procedures.
• Participates in continuous improvement programs.
• Perform other similar or less skilled work as assigned.
• Assists supervisors and employees of a higher classification as assigned.
• Performs other job-related tasks as required or requested.
• This is an essential role and must report to Management during inclement weather.

Work Environment:

• Monday – Friday, 7:30am – 4:00pm, scheduled days off are Saturday and Sunday.

Qualifications

Education/Experience/Background:

• High School Diploma/GED is required.
• 1 year experience operating and maintaining/repairing water/wastewater systems preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Must be able to read and write English legibly and perform basic math problems.
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks efficiently.
• Ability to interface with SCADA, Computer Maintenance Management Systems and GIS systems.
• Ability to use Chromebook with Google Suite: Gmail, Sheets, Docs – the preferred Operating System at Veolia.
• Computer literacy.

Required Certification/Licenses/Training:

• NJDEP C-1 and S-1 licenses preferred. Existing employees bidding into positions as well as new hires would be required to obtain and maintain S-1 and C-1 licenses with 24 months of obtaining job.
• Valid driver’s license is required.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs., kneel, climb stairs, walk distances on uneven terrain, work at heights and in confined spaces.
• Must be able to see, speak, hear and smell.

Additional Information

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.