Field Service Technician
Company: Veolia North America
Location: Harrisburg
Posted on: January 25, 2023
Job Description:
Job Description
Company Description
- Veolia Group aims to be the benchmark company for ecological
transformation. With nearly 220,000 employees worldwide, the Group
designs and provides game-changing solutions that are both useful
and practical for water, waste and energy management. Through its
three complementary business activities, Veolia helps to develop
access to resources, preserve available resources and replenish
them. In 2021, the Veolia group provided 79 million inhabitants
with drinking water and 61 million with sanitation, produced nearly
48 million megawatt hours and recovered 48 million tonnes of waste.
Veolia Environnement (Paris Euronext: VIE) achieved consolidated
revenue of 28,508 billion euros in 2021. www.veolia.comJob
DescriptionPOSITION PURPOSEMust be able to handle a variety of
work. Tasks completed are: excavate, repair, replace and maintain
all aspects of VWPA's Harrisburg operation distribution system.
Perform field customer service duties, such as replacing meters,
posting properties, and cross-trained to read meters in accordance
with monthly reading schedule. Perform well system checks and
maintance as needed. Keep accurate computer records of all work
done and communicating with all employees and departments.PRIMARY
DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES
- Must be able to learn the basic operation of a backhoe,
(Backfilling, grading and excavating.)
- Well versed in the use of tools, equipment, fittings and pipe
used throughout the system. Using pipe wrenches, pipe saws, tubing
cutters, valve keys, tapping machines and line crimpers to
accomplish installations and repairs. (PVC, Cast Iron, Ductile Iron
and Asbestos Cement mains and related fittings. Plastic and copper
services and related fittings.)
- Must have the ability to read maps and locate valves (gate
boxes and curb boxes) to perform shutdowns as needed on mains as
well as services. Using locating devices to locate service lines
and mains as well as curb boxes and gate boxes.
- Must be able to learn job set-ups and oversee that the work
being done is done in a safe, time effective, and quality
manner.
- Must be able to communicate effectively with Supervision and
work in accordance with their input and instructions.
- Perform flow tests, leak surveys, utility locates and water
quality tests.
- Perform valve maintenance.
- Maintain good customer relations.QualificationsEducation /
Experience / Background
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Basic understanding of the operation of a water distribution
system. Basic plumbing, mechanical and excavation knowledge skills
are desired.Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
- Attain a working knowledge within 6 months of hire of the
Transmission and Distribution field.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively with the public and fellow
employees.
- Perform job responsibilities with minimal supervision in a
timely manner.
- Must be able to be oncall, respond to emergency calls, and work
extended hours as needed.
- Possess good technological skills such as using computers,
ipad, and cell phones.
- Possess good written and verbal communication skills.
- Good physical condition to be able to meet the physical
requirements necessary to hand excavate and perform the various
lifting, bending and carrying necessary in this position.
- Knowledge of OSHA and Company safety policies.
- Computer literate with ability to navigate mobile work force
management softwareAdditional InformationVeolia'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.A
subsidiary of Veolia group, Veolia North America (VNA) 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. VNA helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher
education and municipality customers throughout North America.
Headquartered in Boston, Mass., Veolia North America has more than
10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across the
continent. www.veolianorthamerica.com 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.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.
Keywords: Veolia North America, Harrisburg , Field Service Technician, IT / Software / Systems , Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
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