Collection System Technician Veolia NA

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.

Position

Purpose:

The Collection System Technician performs a variety of skilled, semi-skilled, and manual work related to the repair, cleaning, locating, and inspection of the wastewater collection system. This position operates a range of light construction equipment and wastewater system cleaning and maintenance tools, including equipment used for hydro-cleaning sewer lines and conducting Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) inspections of pipelines.

• Perform a variety of skilled tasks related to the inspection, cleaning, maintenance, and repair of the City’s wastewater collection and storm drain systems, including work involving Closed-Circuit Televising (CCTV), hydro-jetting, and general system upkeep. Regularly perform technical field duties requiring knowledge of CCTV equipment, heavy and light equipment, vehicles, power tools, and hand tools used in the operation, maintenance, and repair of wastewater and storm drain infrastructure.
• Conduct Closed-Circuit Televising (CCTV) of sewer lines and related facilities to assess system condition, identify defects, and support maintenance and repair planning.
• Perform general maintenance and cleaning duties related to the wastewater collection system, including operating a hydrometer to remove debris from pipelines and vacuuming debris from lift stations and storm drains.
• Engage in the installation, modification, maintenance, and repair of sewer and storm drain facilities and equipment.
• Test sewer systems for faulty connections, leaks, and illegal connections using appropriate methods, tools, and equipment.
• Perform hydro-cleaning of sewer lines to maintain proper flow, prevent blockages, and prepare lines for inspection.
• Locate sewer lines and related infrastructure using electronic locators and other locating equipment; mark locations as required.
• Operate a variety of light, medium, and heavy-duty motorized equipment and vehicles, including but not limited to sewer combination trucks, dump trucks, skip loaders, backhoes, CCTV inspection trucks, root saws, jackhammers, and various hand and power tools; load and unload vehicles and equipment.
• Perform activities associated with locating and cleaning sewer and storm drains, lift stations, wastewater facilities, vaults, and other confined spaces.
• Inspect, service, and maintain assigned vehicles, equipment, and tools; perform routine safety checks, monitor fluid levels, and ensure proper operation of safety-related equipment such as air monitoring devices, traffic control signs, pumps, fall protection gear, and first-aid kits; clean and care for assigned vehicles and equipment.
• Utilize proper safety techniques at all times and operate equipment in accordance with established safety policies and procedures; set up and maintain traffic control devices and work-zone safety in the field.
• Perform work in and around confined spaces, taking all required precautions prior to entry into potentially hazardous atmospheres, including the use of air quality monitors, ventilators, and appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support the effective operation, maintenance, and inspection of the City’s wastewater collection and storm drain systems.
• Engage in physical activities such as driving, walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, twisting, mixing mortar, and working in sewage. Perform simple and power grasping,…