Water Distribution Technician — Field & Maintenance Pro

Veolia; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Veolia in North America is seeking a Water Distribution Technician to install, repair and maintain water distribution assets outdoors. The role involves heavy physical work, standing, lifting up to 90 lbs, and working in varying weather conditions.

Requirements include a High School Diploma/GED, CDL Class A, and state distribution licenses or ability to obtain. The job emphasizes safety, records, and hands-on field duties with occasional overtime or emergency response.

Qualifications

• Excellent communications skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to read, comprehend, and interpret maps and design construction plans.
• Proficiency with business office computing systems.
• Ability to use GPS and GIS for data access and information collection.

Responsibilities

• Maintains water distribution system by repairing, tapping and installing mains and service lines, installing and maintaining valves, hydrants, blow‑offs, meters and service lines.
• 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 water samples and delivers them to the lab for analysis.
• Maintains accurate records of work performed.

Skills

Communication skills

GIS/GPS data access

Maps reading

Digital literacy

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Office computing systems

Job description

Veolia in North America is seeking a Water Distribution Technician to install, repair and maintain water distribution assets outdoors. The role involves heavy physical work, standing, lifting up to 90 lbs, and working in varying weather conditions.

Requirements include a High School Diploma/GED, CDL Class A, and state distribution licenses or ability to obtain. The job emphasizes safety, records, and hands-on field duties with occasional overtime or emergency response.