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 websitewww.veolianorthamerica.com.

Sick Leave: 56 hours

Observed Holidays: 11 days

Vacation: 15 days

Pay Rate:$25.42 - $32.50, 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.

Position Purpose:

Provides day-to-day monitoring and project operations, System adjustments, and water management. Routine inspections and basic corrective and preventative maintenance activities.

Performs a variety of responsible duties involving the control of unwanted vegetation in targeted areas for reasons of visibility, drainage, road safety and aesthetics; and, suppresses the uncontrolled growth of brush and weeds along the Project and rights of way. Performs work within a framework of standard policies and procedures while exercises specialized knowledge of the control the growth of vegetation and of safety requirements for working with and application of these control methods.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities:

• Operates equipment through instrumentation panels, computer terminals and SCADA system following process control procedures. Monitors and observes operating conditions, records observations and data in daily log. Diagnoses basic operational problems and takes corrective action per procedure.
• Performs routine CLAIR (cleaning, lubrication, adjustment, inspection and minor repair) on machines and related equipment. Reports and documents results of work performed and entered into the appropriate database. Promptly reports any operational problems with machines or equipment to the Maintenance Supervisor.
• Performs routine system adjustments and records data.
• Learns to inspect and becomes proficient at mechanical troubleshooting to determine repairs needed. Dismantles equipment to gain access to and repairs defective parts using hand tools, power tools and precision measuring and testing devices.
• Learn to troubleshoot basic hydraulic, mechanical equipment and instrumentation.
• Performs manual labor including cleaning equipment, facilities, project and grounds as required and properly disposes of waste according to safety and environmental policies. Operates vehicles, forklift and Farm equipment for operational and maintenance purposes.
• Learn to estimate time and material costs for various projects. May assist in other areas of the facility as directed.

Work Environment:

• Spends 100% of the time in an operations environment.
• Typically spends 75- 85% of time exposed to outdoor and sometimes inclement weather.
• Company fleet vehicles are used as required.
• Rotational 24-hour emergency on-call.
• Possible Work Hazards: May be exposed to possible operations hazards including fumes, dust, and noise, rotating machinery, high pressure and hot and cold temperatures, slippery surfaces, water and possible electrical hazards.

Education/Experience/Background:

• High school or GED with the ability to read, write and comprehend English (operational, process, safety and quality instructions) and be able to carry out verbal and written instructions.
• Six months to two years of experience in a related position with experience in a similar environment preferred with ability to comprehend specifications, drawings and manuals.
• Operation of Farm Equipment, Heavy Equipment, Landscape Maintenance Tools.
• Experience using material handling equipment, pressure gauges and precision measuring instruments.
• Experience using power, pneumatic, hydraulic and hand tools and shop tools such as drill press, band saw, bench grinder, torque wrench preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Some vocational training and mechanical aptitude preferred, with the ability to read, interpret and record data from meters, gauges, scales, panels, computer consoles and other equipment.
• Must have the ability to diagnose basic and routine processes and mechanical problems and take remedial corrective action.
• Must have basic computer skills and have ability to operate programs for process control, the Computer Maintenance Management System.
• Must consistently demonstrate the ability to learn and independently perform assigned duties.
• Must demonstrate ability to work in a team environment and willingness to assume additional or new responsibilities readily.
• Ability to safely operate Farm Equipment and Landscape Maintenance Tools.
• Must be able to serve rotational 24-hour emergency on-call if required by site.

Required Certification/Licenses/Training:

• CDL Desired but not mandatory.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and a safe driving record.
• Employee Orientation, Departmental Operating Procedures, Safety, OSHA and Quality Training.
• Must become proficient in the care and use of all site specific, facility required PPE (Personal Protection Equipment), including gas detectors, confined space equipment, etc.
• Forklift Certification preferred. Site will require recertification specific to the site vehicle.
• Farm Equipment Operation.
• Landscape Maintenance Equipment and Tools.
• Weed Eaters, Mowers, Mulchers, Chain Saws.
• Works toward increasing skills in additional functional areas or in obtaining advanced skills/maintenance certifications.

Physical Requirements:

• Amount of time spent - Standing 25%, Walking 75% for as many as five miles per shift.
• Requires close visual and hearing observation to detect non-conformance and machine malfunction.
• Constantly uses hands to finger, handle or feel and frequently reaches with hands and arms.
• Works in various positions; works on ladders, catwalks, and supports at heights of 50 feet above the ground; and works with hands extended above and below head and body up to 40 minutes using hand tools weighing up to 15 pounds.
• Must be able to lift and carry 50 pounds (occasionally 60 pounds) distances of 10 feet.
• Occasional stooping, bending or kneeling and entering confined spaces.

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.