Wastewater Treatment - Field Service Technician I

Veolia Environnement SA; Wurtland (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Veolia North America is seeking a Wastewater Treatment - Field Service Technician I to perform field service orders, collect samples, install, read, and test meters. You will assist with maintenance of mains, service lines and support T&D operations as needed.

Requirements include a High School Diploma, 2 years in water utilities, strong customer skills, and a valid driver’s license. On-call and overtime duties may apply.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 2 years in the water utility field preferred.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Operate and read residential water meters and record data.
• Investigate billing inquiries by confirming readings and checking for leaks.
• Perform routine valve box maintenance and assist with field repairs.
• Collect samples and support field maintenance of mains and service lines.
• Respond to customer inquiries and support on-call duties.

Skills

Customer relations

Written communication

Google apps / basic computer skills

Organized / time management

Independent worker

Water distribution knowledge

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Wastewater Treatment - Field Service Technician I

• Full-time
• Contract type: Standard

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:

This position will perform field service orders as needed, collect water samples, install, reads, maintains and test customer service meters. This assist with field maintenance and repairs of mains and service lines as needed.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities:

• Responsible for performing turn on and/or off, setting, reading, removing, repairing, testing and/or replacing residential water meters and recording data.


• Investigating billing complaints in the field by confirming readings and checking for leaks or main breaks.


• Monitoring cross-connection control and/or locating service lines.


• Tagging doors for termination of service to delinquent customer accounts.


• Performing routine valve box maintenance, ensuring lids are present, valves are operational, and valve boxes are cleaned out.


• Respond to customer inquiries.


• Assist with T&D Operations as needed, setting up job sites with required signage and traffic cones, traffic control, water main repairs, and assisting Contractor with any other required work as needed.


• Perform treatment operations, flushing hydrants, and heavy lifting may be required.


• Rotating weekday and weekend on call required.


• Ability to work overtime.


• Sample collection.


• And any other duties that may be required/requested by management.


• Performs mark-outs for underground digging and locates.


• Assists with all other field activities, as needed, such as new main and service line installations, repairs to mains and service lines and building construction and maintenance.


• Performs pumping facility checks, when needed, including entering data, replenishing chemical tanks, etc.


• Assist Manager with the installation of SCADA and control equipment at newly acquired systems.


• Work with Manager and laboratory to remain compliant with yearly sampling program.


• Work with Manager on the design of pumping and treatment equipment.


• Must have the ability to perform field services at all times of the year even during inclement weather.

Education/Experience/Background:

• High School Diploma/GED is required.


• Minimum of 2 years in the water utility business preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Must have excellent customer relation skills.


• Must have the ability to write accurately and possess good communication skills.


• Must have basic computer skills or ability to learn google based programs.


• Must be highly organized and possess the ability to work well under pressure.


• Ability to work independently.


• Basic understanding of water distribution systems.

Required Certification/Licenses/Training:

• Must possess a valid driver’s license.


• Must possess Class 1 or Class 2 water operator license, or have the ability to obtain required water licenses within a reasonable length of time.

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.

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