Maintenance Technician

Company Description

Veolia in North America is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years, and the country’s largest private water operator and technology provider as well as hazardous waste and pollution treatment leader. It 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. Veolia helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Veolia has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across North America.

Position Purpose:

The Maintenance Technician I performs maintenance services, installation or repairs in one or more skill areas such as plumbing, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities:

• Adheres to established preventive maintenance schedule.
• Performs routine maintenance duties, such as repairs, PM’s, shutdowns and the collection of trending information, for the Maintenance Supervisor or Project Manager.

Work Environment:

• Job will require working outdoors in inclement weather conditions.
• May be exposed to possible operations hazards including dust, fumes, toxic and caustic chemicals, rotating machinery, high pressure, hot or cold work temperatures, slippery surfaces, water and electrical hazards.

Qualifications

Education/Experience/Background:

• High school or GED with the ability to communicate effectively in writing or orally (operational, process, safety and quality instructions) and be able to carry out verbal and written instructions.
• Six months to two years of experience in a related position with ability to comprehend specifications, blueprints and manuals.
• Experience using power, pneumatic, hydraulic, and hand tools and shop tools such as drill press, band saw, bench grinder, and torque wrench preferred.
• Electrical troubleshooting experience is preferred.
• Experience using material handling equipment, pressure gauges and precision measuring instruments.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Must have ability to operate Computer Maintenance Management System (software).
• Must consistently demonstrate the ability to learn and independently perform assigned duties and meet or exceed production and quality goals.
• Must demonstrate ability to work in a team environment and willingness to assume additional or new responsibilities readily.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and a safe driving record.
• Must be able to participate in after-hours emergency call-outs.

Required Certification/Licenses/Training:

• Some vocational training and mechanical aptitude preferred, with the ability to read, interpret and record data from meters, gauges, scales, panels, computer consoles and other equipment.
• Must be able to pass a drug screen or criminal background check.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift 40-50/lb. bags while loading material in tanks.

Additional Information

Benefits: Veolia’s comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental, vision, life insurance, savings accounts, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering and more. 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.

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.

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.