Field Service Technician I

Veolia in North America is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years, and the country’s largest private water operator and technology provider as well as hazardous waste and pollution treatment leader. It 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. Veolia helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Veolia has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across North America.

Position Purpose: 

Performs a variety of work in the maintenance, repair, and operation of the potable water distribution system. The service work includes but is not limited to installation, repair, troubleshooting, and maintenance of distribution system components.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Ability to conduct service and repairs such as valve and hydrant maintenance and replacement, reading and interpreting utility prints, understanding principles and components of water distribution systems.
• To test, repair and service major water distribution components such as valves, fire hydrants, and water mains.
• Rudimentary understanding and use of all conventional tools and meters to maintain, repair, and test components found in the water distribution system.
• Participates in an on-call rotation (approximately every 3rd week) to respond to emergencies and perform necessary overtime work, including participating in and assisting contractors with water main breaks and conducting utility mark-outs.
• Prepare reports to accurately describe conditions and work performed.
• Prepares appropriate service documentation for billing and completion of service orders.
• 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.

Education/Experience/Background: 

• High School Diploma/GED is required.
• Distribution system or water treatment plant technician experience recommended.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: 

• Required adhering to customer and facility rules and regulations.

Required Certification/Licenses/Training: 

• Required to be trained or already trained as an distribution system technician.
• Water Distribution System Operator License (or ability to obtain within two years).
• Must also have a NJ driver's license.

Physical Requirements:

• Required to lift and / or operate machinery, tools, etc., weighing up to 50 pounds unassisted.
• Required to wear a half face respirator or powered air respirators (PAPR) where proper safety procedures warrant their use.

Pay Range: $25.00 to $27.00 per hour.

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

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.