Service Technician

Pay Rate: $31.13 per hour.BENEFITS Veolia's comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental and vision insurance. In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement. Pay and benefits for employees represented by a union are outlined in their collective bargaining agreement. Position Purpose:

Under supervision, installs, maintains and repairs mains, valves, pumps, hydrants, and other water service equipment. Operates construction equipment, landscaping and lawn mowing tractors pumps, compressors and pneumatic tools; Does related work as required.Primary Duties/Responsibilities:Knowledge of construction, operations and maintenance of water distribution systems. Understanding of hydraulic principles related to piping networks. Strong interpersonal skills required.Strong computer skills as they relate to the operation of leak detection equipment (loggers, correlators, etc.)Operates equipment, drives utility vehicles, Installs, maintains, and repairs water mains, pipes, valves, pumps, hydrants, and other equipment.Disassembles fire hydrants, removes defective parts installs new parts and reassembles hydrants.Excavates and backfills trenches and culverts, installs, repairs, and replaces water mains, repairs valves and hydrants, drills and installs taps in mains, and performs related street repairs.Some knowledge of proper procedures used in making a complex repair to water mains, pipes, and appurtenances of varied types of tools used in the maintenance and repair of water installations and of the proper use of these tools.Conduct ground keeping and landscaping functions including brush cutting, grubbing and trash / debris removal from work areas. Operation of snowplowing equipment. Chain saw operation, fence repairs, and when directed collect and deliver system samples as needed.Must participate in emergency stand-by rotation and must respond to the yard within forty-five minutes of notification.Drive company equipment that may require a CDL and a hoisting license.Performs similar or less skilled work as assigned.Assists employees of a higher classification as assigned.Work Environment:This position is based in the water treatment system and work is performed both inside and outside with exposure to all kinds of weather conditions.The employee may be exposed to some noise, dust, fumes, gases, greases, oils, solvents, and vibrations.The employee 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.