Utility Worker

Company Description

Veolia North America (VNA) 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 a leader in hazardous waste and pollution treatment. 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.

VNA helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education, and municipal customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Mass., Veolia North America has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across the continent.

The position will be responsible for installing, repairing, maintaining and operating water distribution facilities, grounds and associated equipment (including water mains, service lines, valves and hydrants). The position will also perform leak surveys, flow tests, line locations, water quality tests and inspections. The position must keep daily records of time and material. Follow Veolia and OSHA safety requirements and use the appropriate PPE while on the job.

Represent Veolia in a professional manner. Use provided tools and equipment to complete tasks as assigned. Operate company vehicles to travel to job sites. Basic computer skills required with the ability to send and receive emails, access work orders through the use of company provided mobile devices and utilize company software.

• Must be able to operate or be willing to learn the basic operation of a backhoe / mini excavator (back filling, grading, and excavation).
• Must be able to operate or be willing to learn the operation of a Vacuum Excavation Truck.
• Obtain a CDL permit within 6 months of assuming the position, along with the proper CDL endorsements within 1 year.
• Be well versed in the use of tools, equipment, fittings and pipe used throughout the system, including pipe wrenches, pipe saws, tubing cutters, valve keys, tapping machines and line crimpers to accomplish installations and repairs.
• Learn all aspects of service / main repair and installation, including replacing and installing fire hydrants, main valves, sleeves, clamps, and related fittings.
• Perform flow tests, leak surveys, utility locates, and water quality tests.
• Perform valve inspection / maintenance.
• Maintain good customer relations.
• Perform annual flushing and fire hydrant inspection / maintenance.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is routinely exposed to a variety of outside weather conditions, including very hot and cold temperatures, rain, and snow.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

• High School Diploma / GED is required.
• Experience using locating devices to locate service lines and mains as well as curb boxes and gate boxes is a plus.
• Backhoe / Mini Excavator / Vac Truck operating experience preferred.

• Must have the ability to read maps and locate valves (gate boxes and curb boxes) to perform shutdowns as needed on mains as well as services.
• Must be able to learn job set‑ups and oversee that the work is done safely, time‑effective, and with quality.
• Must be able to complete all forms, paperwork (both physical and electronic), and reports necessary to complete and account for all work done by VNA's T&D workforce.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with supervision and work according to their input and instructions. Must also communicate with the public around job sites and represent the company.
• The employee must be able to operate motors fueled by gasoline, diesel or gaseous fuels, to paint, and use other hand tools required.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with the public and fellow employees.
• Perform job responsibilities with minimal supervision in a timely manner.
• Possess good technological skills such as using computers, iPad, and cell phones.
• Possess good written / verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of OSHA…