Sample Collector

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: 

The position will assist in duties associated to sample collection, general analysis of water samples, respond to customer water quality inquiries as well as collect process and regulatory samples at the company-owned facilities.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Makes daily visits to Treatment / Distribution System sampling sites at which time the following duties are performed.
• Collects weekly samples from the distribution system as assigned and supports the Water Quality  / Production Team.
• Tabulates data collected from sampling sites.
• Collects watershed (river/reservoir) samples for laboratory analyses.
• Collects samples from on Distribution System as required for analyses to support customer water quality inquiry.
• Makes field determinations of taste and odor, treats samples for dissolved oxygen analysis, and records water temperatures, pH, and chlorine residuals.
• Performs basic math skills.

Education/Experience/Background: 

• High School Diploma/GED is required.
• AS Preferred Biology or Chemistry.
• Experience in water treatment plants and distribution systems is extremely helpful.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: 

• Must be capable of learning and utilizing company technology and software such as, GIS, SAMS, Basic Office Applications.
• Ability to effectively communicate to customers.
• Must be able to visually inspect and accurately interpret field analysis and lab reports.
• Must be able to identify aesthetics of water samples.

Required Certification/Licenses/Training: 

• Must have a valid State Motor Vehicle Operator’s License.

Physical Requirements:

• Must have the ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
• Must have the ability to walk and bend to collect samples.
• Requires manual dexterity to work with intricate and delicate instruments.

Pay Range: $22.00 to $24.00 per hour.

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.

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

Eligible for up to 3.5% 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.