O&M Technician I

Position Purpose: 

O&M Tech I This is an entry-level position in the water distribution and wastewater collection service technician classification series.

Initially under close supervision candidates with basic maintenance experience learns water distribution and wastewater collection system infrastructure use of tools and equipment. As experience is gained assignments become more varied and are performed with greater independence.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Perform customer service duties such as turn-ons and shut-offs and checking for leaks or dead meters; report water use violations; assist customers in resolving water volume leak quality and pressure problems; take water samples.
• Perform a variety of semi-skilled work to locate inspect troubleshoot maintain and repair meters valves pipes and related appurtenances; flushes water distribution and cleans wastewater collection systems and exercises valves.
• Assist and inspect repair work associated with repairs of water mains and wastewater collection systems and related appurtenances.
• Respond to customer complaints and emergency calls for service; use inspection equipment to investigate and identify causes; and assist in mitigating spills leaks and damage as required.
• Operate and maintain specialized vehicles and a variety of light medium and heavy equipment and hand and power tools related to the maintenance and repair of water distribution and wastewater collection and related equipment.
• Observe safe work methods and makes appropriate use of related safety equipment as required.
• Respond to after-hours emergencies and assist other maintenance crews as needed in emergency or relief situations.
• Attend training and safety meetings as necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

Education/Experience/Background: 

• High School Diploma/GED is required.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: 

• The operation and maintenance of a variety of hand and power tools vehicles and light to heavy power equipment. Trackhoe/Backhoe operator a plus.
• Basic Mathematics.
• Basic computer software related to work.

Required Certification/Licenses/Training: 

• Valid drivers license CDL a plus.

Additional Information :

Benefits: Veolias comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies as well as health dental vision life insurance savings accounts tuition reimbursement paid volunteering and 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.

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.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time