Sample Collector

Veolia | North America; Toms River (NJ); On-site; USD 30,307 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

A leading environmental services company in Toms River, NJ, is seeking an entry-level position to assist in sample collection and analysis of water samples. The candidate will interact with customers regarding water quality inquiries and support the Water Quality Team. Required qualifications include a High School Diploma and a willingness to learn. Benefits include paid time off, health insurance, and an annual performance bonus. This role offers competitive hourly pay between $22 and $24.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience in water treatment plants and distribution systems is beneficial.
• Must have a valid State Motor Vehicle Operator’s License.

Responsibilities

• Make daily visits to treatment/distribution sampling sites.
• Collect weekly samples from the distribution system.
• Collect watershed samples for laboratory analyses.
• Perform field determinations of taste and odor.
• Tabulate data collected from sampling sites.

Skills

Ability to learn company technology and software

Effective communication

Visual inspection and interpretation of lab reports

Identifying aesthetics of water samples

Education

High School Diploma/GED

AS Preferred in Biology or Chemistry

Tools

GIS

SAMS

Basic Office Applications

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:

The position will assist in duties associated to sample collection, general analysis of water samples, respond to customer water quality inquiries as well as collect process and regulatory samples at the company-owned facilities.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities:

• Makes daily visits to Treatment / Distribution System sampling sites at which time the following duties are performed.
• Collects weekly samples from the distribution system as assigned and supports the Water Quality / Production Team.
• Tabulates data collected from sampling sites.
• Collects watershed (river/reservoir) samples for laboratory analyses.
• Collects samples from on Distribution System as required for analyses to support customer water quality inquiry.
• Makes field determinations of taste and odor, treats samples for dissolved oxygen analysis, and records water temperatures, pH, and chlorine residuals.
• Performs basic math skills.

Qualifications

Education/Experience/Background:

• High School Diploma/GED is required.
• AS Preferred Biology or Chemistry.
• Experience in water treatment plants and distribution systems is extremely helpful.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Must be capable of learning and utilizing company technology and software such as,GIS, SAMS, Basic Office Applications.
• Ability to effectively communicate to customers.
• Must be able to visually inspect and accurately interpret field analysis and lab reports.
• Must be able to identify aesthetics of water samples.

Required Certification/Licenses/Training:

• Must have a valid State Motor Vehicle Operator’s License.

Physical Requirements:

• Must have the ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
• Must have the ability to walk and bend to collect samples.
• Requires manual dexterity to work with intricate and delicate instruments.

Additional Information

Pay Range:$22.00 to $24.00 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.

Sick leave – 56 hours; Observed Holidays – 11 days; Vacation – 15 days

Eligible for up to 3.5% Annual Performance Bonus

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.