Water Distribution Tech — Field Work, CDL Required

industrial maintenance jobs; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Veolia North America is seeking a field technician to install, repair, and maintain water distribution assets across outdoor job sites. This role involves standing and walking in wet and extreme conditions, with heavy equipment handling and daily travel between sites.

Responsibilities include repairing mains, performing flow tests, maintaining records, and coordinating with lab services for water analysis. CDL and licenses are preferred, with an emphasis on safety and on‑site problem solving.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Proven related construction experience.
• Water utility pipeline and heavy equipment experience preferred.
• Field operations, field customer service, and/or water distribution system experience preferred.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license (Class A CDL with endorsements or restrictions)

Responsibilities

• Maintains water distribution system by repairing, tapping and installing mains and service lines, installing and maintaining valves, hydrants, blow‑off, mains, meters and service lines, and performing flushing activities.
• Provides excavation restoration in grass, sidewalks, roads, easements and rights of way.
• Performs carpentry, painting and plumbing as necessary.
• Performs flow tests, leak surveys, line locations, and field water quality tests.
• Obtains various water samples and delivers them to the lab for analysis.
• Maintains accurate records of work performed.
• Locates water distribution facilities (mains, service lines, etc.).
• Concrete work; form, pour, and finish.
• Welding and metal fabrication.
• Must be available for overtime and to respond to emergencies.

Skills

Physical stamina

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Reading maps

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

GPS and GIS

Heavy equipment operation

Job description

Veolia North America is seeking a field technician to install, repair, and maintain water distribution assets across outdoor job sites. This role involves standing and walking in wet and extreme conditions, with heavy equipment handling and daily travel between sites.

Responsibilities include repairing mains, performing flow tests, maintaining records, and coordinating with lab services for water analysis. CDL and licenses are preferred, with an emphasis on safety and on‑site problem solving.