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Veolia North America Field Service Technician in Fort Monroe, Virginia
Company Description
About Veolia North America
A subsidiary of Veolia Group, Veolia North America (VNA) offers a full spectrum of water, waste and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. VNA helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Mass., Veolia North America has approximately 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across the continent. Please visit our website www.veolianorthamerica.com.
Job Description
BENEFITS
Veolia's comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental and vision insurance. In 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.
Position Purpose:
Performs a variety of operations and maintenance on infrastructure systems including water distribution, sewer and storm water collection, streets, and other items as assigned. The work includes, but is not limited to, installation, repair, troubleshooting, and maintenance of customer equipment presently on Fort Monroe.
Primary Duties/Responsibilities:
Follow all safety protocols and ensure everyone on the project does the same.
Ability to perform maintenance, repairs, and installation on water distribution and sewer collection systems. Knowledge of piping systems, valves, pumps, and other components of utility systems.
Ability to utilize generators, vacuum trailers, jetters, pressure washers, forklifts, and similar equipment to accomplish operations and maintenance activities.
Proficient understanding and use of all conventional tools and meters to maintain, repair, calibrate and test components found in the systems described above.
Prepare technical reports to accurately describe conditions and work performed.
Prepares appropriate documentation for completion of work orders.
Reads meters and accurately reports data.
Maintain and develop good customer relations while promoting the image of the company.
Work Environment:
Required to work in confined spaces, climb ladders, scaffolding and stairs.
Required to work in all weather conditions, both indoors and outdoors.
Qualifications
Education/Experience/Background:
5 plus years experience working in the trades in a field service role.
High School diploma or equivalent.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Required adhering to customer and facility rules and regulations.
Possesses ability to troubleshoot and problem solve mechanical and/or piping systems.
Required Certification/Licenses/Training:
Must have a valid VA driver's license, and safe driving record.
CDL license is desirable but not mandatory.
A Virginia Waterworks Class 6 or better license is desirable but not mandatory.
Physical Requirements:
Required to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment where proper safety procedures warrant their use.
May be required to work periodic overtime or on weekends and holidays for emergencies or client required special events.
Required to lift and / or operate machinery, tools, etc., weighing up to 50 pounds unassisted.
Additional Information
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.
As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.
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.