Collection System Operator/Maintainer at Veolia North America in Holyoke, Massachusetts

Job Description:

Company Description

Veolia is the world's leading environmental services company with ~179,000 employees globally and a 160-year history. We help our customers address their environmental and sustainability challenges in energy, water and waste. That means improving our clients' energy efficiency, better managing their water and wastewater, and recovering resources from their wastes. We do this in a safe, cost-effective and innovative manner for cities, governments, campuses, businesses, and industries.

Job Description

Dimensions:

• Performs technical O&M activities related to the wastewater and storm water collection, flood control facilities and all related infrastructure, equipment, processes and systems


• Performs routine R&M activities related to the wastewater and storm water collection, flood control facilities and all related infrastructure, equipment, processes and systems


• Performs street sweeping, catch basin cleaning and sewer system cleaning activities.


• Performs sewer service calls, inspections and digsafe activities


• Assists department in planning, scheduling and performing all department activities


• Assists department in maintaining proper inventory of spare parts, materials and supplies


• Assists in ensuring all equipment and processes are well maintained and functioning properly


• Perform work in a safe and professional manner by following all corporate and regulatory policies, procedures, and emergency response procedures.


• Work weekends, holidays, and be on-call on a rotating basis/schedule with fellow operators


• Respond to emergencies, work additional hours as required to complete tasks as/and when needed


• Assists project and department with all efforts related to Contract Compliance


• Assists project and department to develop a culture of focus and engagement at the project to achieve EH&S excellence


• Assists project and department with all efforts related to project/corporate and regulatory environmental, health and safety policies and procedures


• Work closely with client/customer, vendors and contractors ensuring professional, courteous, prompt service and satisfaction

Nature & Scope-Principal Areas of Responsibilities:

• Technical O&R&M of the Project's Wastewater and Stormwater Collections facilities and systems and all related to


• Complete and maintain proper operational and maintenance documents and records


• Operates equipment and processes manually and through instrument control panels.


• Operate project heavy equipment, vactor truck, jetter truck, sweepers, bobcat, fork truck, dump trucks, etc.


• Operate company and client owned vehicles


• Operate project large/powered maintenance tools and equipment


• Operate project heavy equipment, upon proper training and licensing


• Perform cleanup/housekeeping activities at all facilities, buildings and ground


• Keeps work areas, tools and equipment properly maintained and clean


• Proficient in the operation and use of various hand and power tools


• Execute plans to meet the needs, goals and objectives of the project


• Carries out other duties as assigned

Essential Functions:

• Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; climb stairs; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel. They may periodically reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to distinguish color, close vision and distance vision.

Work Environment:

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


• Work is performed both inside and outside with exposure to all kinds of weather conditions. Incumbent may be occasionally exposed to some noise, silica, dust, fumes, smoke, gases, greases, oils, electrical energy, solvents, and vibrations. Incumbent may work on slippery/uneven surfaces, around machinery with moving parts, moving objects/vehicles, and ladder/scaffolding, below ground and may be exposed to water and other liquid materials.

Qualifications

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Special Skills/Abilities Needed:

• Strong reading, math, writing, and verbal communication skills


• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to read, interpret, and record data from meters, gauges, scales, panels, computer consoles, and other equipment


• Troubleshooting/problem solving skills, provides input for corrective actions and implements corrective actions as needed


• Ability to understand/execute written and oral instructions, read/understand technical instructions and manuals


• Working knowledge and skills in computer equipment and systems


• Working knowledge and skills to operate specialty tools specific to Departmental needs and requirements


• Ability to operate complex controls, processes, and equipment


• Ability to maintain and repair equipment, have a strong mechanical aptitude


• Knowledge of wastewater treatment systems, processes and equipment


• Knowledge of wastewater regulations, requirements & reporting


• Knowledge of proper Environmental, Health and Safety policies, procedures and requirements


• Cooperative interactions with fellow employees and within the project organization


• Must be able to work as a team in a teamwork-oriented environment


• Must be able to work closely and communicate daily with customers ensuring professional, courteous, prompt service and customer satisfaction


• Must be able to work closely with local contractors and vendors


• Must be safety conscious and at times be able to work independently with little/no supervision


• No physical restrictions that would prevent them from performing physical labor

Education/Equivalent:

• High School diploma or equivalent.


• Valid MA Grade II or higher Collection System Operator License or ability to acquire within one year


• Valid MA Driver's license and the ability to meet risk management guidelines.


• Valid MA Driver's license, CDL Class "B" w/Hydraulics License/Endorsement or ability to acquire within one year

Work Experience Needed:

• Entry to Intermediate Level 1-5 years' experience working in the water or wastewater industry or related fields


• Experience in a construction or utility related field, or a combination of education and experience required.

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Additional Information

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