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Veolia | North America · 17 hours ago

Field Service Technician I

Fort Monroe, VA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Veolia in North America is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States, providing a full spectrum of water, waste, and energy management services. The Field Service Technician I is responsible for performing maintenance on water and sewer infrastructure systems, responding to emergency situations, and ensuring compliance with safety protocols.

Energy ManagementEnvironmental ConsultingSustainabilityWaste Management

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Follow all safety protocols including proper PPE for all tasks undertaken and ensure all others on site are also wearing proper PPE and following safety protocols

Report any unsafe conditions to the PM or Operations Supervisor

Prepare and submit at least one Near Miss each month

Per direction from Operations Supervisor or the Project Manager perform regular preventative maintenance on infrastructure systems. Maintenance may include but is not limited to:

Cleaning sanitary or storm sewer lines

Cleaning drop inlets and manholes

Reading meters

Performing lift station checks

Taking Chlorine Samples

Scraping and painting

Flushing Fire hydrants

Operating valves

Smoke testing sewers

General cleaning

Digging

Any other items assigned

Perform repairs to damaged infrastructure. Repairs may include: laying new water, sewer, and storm lines; repairing leaks; patching pavement; repairing manholes or drop inlets; replacing worn components; fixing signs and posts; and any other item assigned

Be willing and able to respond to emergency situations including but not limited to weather related events, pipe or lift station repairs, and/or other client requests

Diagnose and determine a plan for repairs to infrastructure when failure or damage occurs. Communicate the proposed plan and any information applicable or requested to the Project Manager or Operations Supervisor or their designee for approval

Perform and/or direct repairs on damaged infrastructure with the approval and/or direction of the Project Manager

Communicate usage of inventory items to the Operations Supervisor and assist in efforts to maintain proper levels of spare parts inventory

Communicate with Operations Supervisor to facilitate creation of Work Orders for maintenance activities

Communicate activities completed with the Deputy Project Leader for inclusion in monthly reports

Emptying and cleaning portable toilets

Delivering chairs and signs

Emptying trash cans

Ensure work areas are maintained in a neat, tidy and organized manner

Ensure MISS Utility regulations and dig ticket protocols are followed as required

Be willing and able to perform the duties of any other staff members when necessary

Communicate with the client as required to coordinate work efforts

Any other items necessary for the successful execution of the project

Qualification

Preventative maintenanceInfrastructure repairEmergency responseSafety protocolsCommunication skills

Required

High School Diploma/GED is required

Benefits

Paid time off policies

Health, dental, vision, life insurance

Savings accounts

Tuition reimbursement

Paid volunteering

Employer sponsored 401(k) plan

Company

Veolia | North America

For more than 170 years, Veolia has been by the side of cities, industries and communities to help them manage, regenerate and protect their critical resources in the face of environmental challenges.

Founded in 1984

Boston, Massachusetts, USA

5001-10000 employees

http://www.veolianorthamerica.com/

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