System Technician

Position Purpose: 

Operates and maintains the water distribution system. Supports the installation inspection maintenance repair and replacement of water mains service connections hydrants valves meters and related distribution components. Responds to customer service requests performs water meter readings and changes and provides occasional support to Veolia operations and other locations as needed.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Assist with the installation replacement repair and maintenance of water mains service connections fire hydrants valves meters and related appurtenances.
• Operate monitor and maintain water distribution facilities systems and related equipment.
• Perform leak inspections on water mains and service connections and assist with leak detection investigation and repair activities.
• Conduct utility mark-outs in accordance with applicable procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Respond promptly and professionally to alarms emergency call-outs customer complaints and service requests including meter readings meter changes high-bill investigations low-pressure concerns discolored water and other distribution-related issues.
• Collect water samples for process-control and regulatory compliance monitoring in accordance with established procedures.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance inspections troubleshooting repairs and housekeeping for facilities vehicles tools and equipment.
• Maintain the cleanliness appearance security and general condition of facilities and company vehicles under Veolias responsibility.
• Properly operate clean inspect and maintain utility tools vehicles and equipment including tapping machines portable ditch pumps generators pipe- and leak-detection equipment jackhammers backhoes and related equipment.
• Assist with excavation trenching shoring backfilling compaction pipe installation hydrant work valve operations and restoration activities as required.
• Assist with water main shutdowns isolations flushing pressure checks disinfection and returning repaired or newly installed facilities to service.
• Perform hydrant inspections flushing repairs and maintenance including documenting deficiencies and reporting conditions requiring follow-up.
• Assist with meter installation testing maintenance replacement and related service-line work.
• Read record and maintain accurate meter inspection maintenance sampling repair and service documentation.
• Complete work orders service reports inspection forms equipment logs and other required records accurately and in a timely manner.
• Identify and report abnormal operating conditions damaged infrastructure safety hazards equipment problems leaks and other conditions requiring corrective action.
• Maintain an appropriate inventory of tools materials parts and supplies; report shortages and assist with loading unloading and securing materials.
• Coordinate with supervisors contractors customers public agencies and other personnel as necessary to complete assigned work safely and efficiently.
• Follow applicable traffic-control excavation confined-space lockout/tagout personal protective equipment and other safe-work requirements.
• Participate in emergency standby and scheduled on-call rotations as directed by management.
• Comply with all company safety policies procedures programs environmental standards and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Provide backup support to other New Jersey projects as needed.
• Perform special projects and other related duties as assigned by management.

Work Environment:

• Work is performed in operational environments both indoors and outdoors with exposure to noise machinery varying temperatures inclement weather and other adverse conditions for extended periods.
• May occasionally be required to enter and work in confined spaces.

Qualifications :

Education/Experience/Background: 

• High School Diploma/GED is required.
• 3 years of experience with water distribution operations sampling and valve operation required.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: 

• Ability to read write communicate effectively in English and perform basic mathematics measurements and unit conversions.
• Ability to read interpret and accurately record information from meters gauges control panels computer systems work orders and technical documents.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to operate inspect troubleshoot and maintain water distribution equipment and tools while recognizing abnormal conditions and safety hazards.
• Ability to follow procedures complete required documentation use basic computer systems respond to emergencies and work effectively with others.

Required Certification/Licenses/Training: 

• NJ License Class W1 preferred.
• Valid New Jersey drivers license required CDL Class B preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods including walking up to approximately five miles per shift; frequent use of hands for handling grasping and fine motor tasks.
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders; work on catwalks platforms and elevated structures up to 50 feet; and work in various positions including standing bending stooping kneeling squatting and reaching overhead or in front of the body.
• Ability to use hand tools weighing up to 15 pounds with arms extended for periods of up to 40 minutes.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly and occasionally up to 60 pounds for distances of approximately 10 feet.
• Requires close visual and auditory attention to identify equipment malfunctions abnormal conditions and safety hazards.

Additional Information :

Pay Range: $25.00 to $28.00 per hour.

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.

Sick leave   56 hours; Observed Holidays 11 days; Vacation 15 days

Eligible for up to 3% Annual Performance Bonus

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