Operator and Maintenance Technician

Company: Veolia North America
Location: Laurel
Posted on: January 27, 2023

Job Description:

Company DescriptionVeolia 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 PURPOSEO&M Technician I is an entry level position. Must be capable of being trained for performing various general labor activities that include the -operation & maintenance of various equipment at different facilities.PRIMARY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

• Carries out the position responsibilities in accordance with OSHA and company safety policies and procedures.
• Other duties as needed and as assigned -WORK ENVIRONMENTThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential -functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. -While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work -environment is usually -moderate.QualificationsEducation / Experience / Background
  • -1-3 years Vocational education in related field preferred. -
  • High school diploma or equivalent required -
  • A combination of education and on-the-job skills in the right environment may be considered or equivalent experience related to - water/wastewater operation and maintenance or related fields. -
  • Maintenance experience is preferred but not required. -Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
    • Must have valid Mississippi driver's license (CDL preferred) -
    • Good working knowledge of basic hand and power tools.
    • Capable of being trained to perform regular checks of equipment conditions, noting deficiencies and following maintenance - procedures. Notifies supervisor of needed maintenance. -
    • Physical requirements include frequent walking, standing, bending, stooping, and squatting, crawling, sitting, occasional lifting of - up to 50lbs. Must be able to work in all weather conditions. -
    • Communicate effectively written and oral methods with co-workers, supervisor, managers, and others when necessary.Physical Requirements -The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an - employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with -disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The -employee is frequently required to stand; walk; climb stairs or ladders; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; -climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to distinguish color, close vision and distance vision.Additional 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.

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