Utility Person

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

The Transmission & Distribution (T&D) Technician performs a variety of duties in association with transmission and distribution of a water system while adhering to and complying with company procedures, safety policies, and regulatory guidelines. This may include the following

• Service and maintain control valves, hydrants, blow-offs; flush and maintain fire hydrants; exercise all valves both manually and machine operator; read as-builts and interpret blueprints to revise and maintain water atlases; maintain preventive maintenance database; provide miscellaneous support to other Operation and Maintenance groups regarding shutdowns, traffic control, repair and construction crew assistance.

• Install new or replacement water distribution system mains, services and fire hydrants with appurtenances.
  
• Repair, maintain and/or operate water distribution facilities and associated equipment ie. mains, services, fire hydrants, valves, air compressors with related tools, tapping machines, portable ditch pumps and electrical generators, pipe leak detection equipment, hand tools, etc. without direct supervision.
  
• Ability to read, understand and implement valve maintenance program.
  
• Use accepted practices and methods of water line and appurtenances installation or replacement and their proper maintenance and repair.
  
• Proper use and care of hand tools, etc.
  
• Know and abide by company safety policies and procedures.

Will be required to participate in the standby program as a primary responder

Qualifications

Core Requirements

• Must possess a High School diploma or GED from an accredited high school.
• Possession of a valid NJ driver’s license.
• Possess a Class “A” Commercial Driver’s License driver’s license or ability to acquire within six months valid in the State of New Jersey
• Must be eligible for overtime.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Ability to night, weekend, holiday and overtime work as needed, including on-call assignments.
• Ability to perform tasks with minimum of supervision.
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions in order to accomplish assigned tasks in a timely manner
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Must be able to comprehend both oral and written instructions and to communicate in English, both orally and in writing.

Additional Skills:

• Knowledge of:
  • Operation and use of a variety of power-driven and heavy construction tools and equipment in performing skilled construction, maintenance, and repair work, including operation of specialized trucks;
  • Use and principles of computerized electronic equipment in the collection, storage, and interpretation of water system operational data.
  • Methods and techniques used in locating water mains and turning off water service
  • Methods and techniques used in the maintenance and repair of water distribution systems
  • Operational characteristics of a variety of maintenance equipment, tools, and vehicles
  • Principles and procedures of record keeping
  • Safe work practices, including safety procedures for operating power and heavy construction equipment, working in traffic, confined spaces, open trenches and other hazardous conditions.

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Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.

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.