Collections System Technician

Company Description

Veolia in North America is the top‑ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years. It is the country’s largest private water operator and technology provider as well as a leader in hazardous waste and pollution treatment. Veolia offers a full spectrum of water, waste, and energy management services including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, and energy consulting and resource recovery.

The company serves commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education, and municipal customers throughout North America. Veolia is headquartered in Boston and employs more than 10,000 staff across over 350 locations.

Perform field operations of sanitary collection systems and new collection system installations to ensure effective facility performance in compliance with all regulatory agencies.

• Perform routine and emergency inspections of the sanitary sewer collection system as determined by the CMOM program or management.
• Execute maintenance activities in accordance with written programs or directed by the Chief Collections Operator and/or management staff.
• Operate sewer equipment safely and efficiently, including rodding machines, pumps, CCTV equipment, high‑pressure flushing equipment, chain saws, weed cutters, and other standard sewer collection equipment.
• Maintain grounds, including snow removal, landscaping, easement clearing, painting, and asphalt repair within WWTF and collection systems as required.
• Perform preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance on equipment according to vendor specifications.
• Conduct routine lubrication of equipment and motors, replace oil reserves, and obtain necessary parts through established procedures.
• Participate in cross‑training for collection system operations, maintenance, and safety duties.
• Work safely and professionally by following established safety, operating, and emergency response procedures.
• Inspect and troubleshoot mechanical, pneumatic, electromechanical, and hydraulic equipment using tools and trade gauges.
• Repair departmental equipment, including mechanical, hydraulic, computer, software, and electrical components; examples include CCTV repair, generator repair, and equipment for flushing or vac‑toring trucks.

• Work in outdoor and indoor environments with varying noise, temperatures, and climatic conditions within a team setting.
• Operate within traffic conditions using traffic control measures as needed.
• Comfortable with confined space entry, traffic control, and sewer construction work.

High School Diploma or GED required.

• Data entry in a computerized management system.
• Operate a variety of machinery, vehicles, material handling equipment, hand‑power tools, and specialized equipment for roads, grounds, and facilities.
• Strong reading, math, writing, verbal, and computer skills; ability to interpret and record data.
• Ability to read and interpret as‑built drawings as directed.

• Valid driver’s license with a safe driving record.
• Commercial driver’s license (CDL).
• Basic understanding of collection system operations, including Collections System Operator Certificate, NASCO’s Pipeline Assessment Certification Program (PACP), Manhole Assessment Certification Program (MACP), OSHA ten‑hour training, and traffic flagger certification.

• Work in various positions—walking (70%), standing (10%), sitting (10%), and bending (10%). Lift and carry 60 pounds in standing and bending positions; carry while walking distances of 10 feet.

Benefits:
Veolia offers a comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, health, dental, vision, life insurance, savings accounts, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering, and a 401(k) plan. Employees represented by a union receive benefits outlined in the 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.