Utility Technician

Company Description

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.

Job Description

Position Purpose: 

Operate utility construction equipment to dig and backfill excavations for installation, operation, maintenance and repair of water utility facilities. Installs, maintains, repairs and operates water utility facilities and grounds by performing responsibilities assigned.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Knows and abides by company’s safety policy and procedures.
• Provides excellent customer service to all external and internal customers.
• Perform all duties of Competent Person in Charge on excavations.
• Operate excavation equipment (backhoe, excavator) and forklift as required.
• Perform routine and preventative maintenance on excavation equipment and forklift and maintain accurate records of such activities.
• Install new or replacement water mains, services, meters, and fire hydrants with all associated appurtenances.
• Repair, maintain and/or operate water transmission and distribution system facilities, buildings, grounds, and associated equipment, i.e., mains services, meters, fire hydrants, valves, etc.
• Use and maintain all work equipment in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations, i.e. jack hammer, air compressor with related tools, tapping machines, portable ditch pumps and electrical generators, pipe locating and leak detection equipment, hand tools, etc.
• Use accepted practices and methods of water facilities and appurtenances installation or replacement and their proper operation, maintenance and repair.
• Perform excavations and restorations related to operation, maintenance and repair of water system.
• Perform hydrant and blow-off flushing, flow tests, leak surveys, and water line locating functions.
• Keep accurate daily records of work performed, time worked and materials used.
• Must be able to respond to emergencies after hours, and to participate in after-hours on call duty rotation.
• Perform foreperson job duties on occasion as required.

Work Environment:

• Ability to work in inclement weather conditions.

Qualifications

Education/Experience/Background: 

• High School Diploma/GED is required.
• 1 year experience in backhoe excavation operations.
• Utility locating experience.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: 

• Basic computer skills and knowledge of MS Office Suite.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Good mathematical skills, including ability to calculate volumes and pressures.
• Ability to read and interpret maps.
• Ability to read, speak, converse and give directions.
• Ability to understand policies and procedures relating to utility II duties.

Required Certification/Licenses/Training: 

• Must possess a valid New Jersey State driver's license.
• Must be certified in CPR and First Aid.
• Competent Person certification required.
• Backhoe and Forklift operational and safety training required.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to drive to job site, walk for extended periods on flat and uneven terrain, climb, bend and stoop.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. and on occasion up to 100 lbs.

Additional Information

Pay Rate: $27.48 per hour.

Benefits: Our employees are covered by comprehensive benefits packages including paid time off policies; health, dental, vision, and life insurance; retirement plans, savings accounts; tuition reimbursement; paid volunteering and more.

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.