Water Distribution Technician: Field Ops

Veolia North America, LLC; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Paid volunteering

Job summary

Veolia North America, LLC is seeking a physically demanding Field Technician to install, repair and maintain water distribution assets across outdoor job sites. The role requires standing, walking, and exposure to weather, with heavy equipment experience preferred.

You will read maps, perform tests, gather samples, and document work while ensuring safety and compliance. A valid Driver's license (Class A CDL) and state distribution licenses are required or obtainable within a year.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/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 work experience preferred.
• Basic knowledge of groundwater distribution system.

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.

Skills

Maps reading

GPS & GIS

Office software

Communication

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

GPS

GIS

Heavy equipment

Job description

Veolia North America, LLC is seeking a physically demanding Field Technician to install, repair and maintain water distribution assets across outdoor job sites. The role requires standing, walking, and exposure to weather, with heavy equipment experience preferred.

You will read maps, perform tests, gather samples, and document work while ensuring safety and compliance. A valid Driver's license (Class A CDL) and state distribution licenses are required or obtainable within a year.