Utility Technician

Job Description

Company Description About Veolia North America 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 approximately 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across the continent. Please visit our website www.veolianorthamerica.com. Job Description Position Purpose: This is a field position with a focus on construction, maintenance and repairs. This position also involves backhoe and heavy truck operation. Primary Duties/Responsibilities: This position requires planning and leadership skills to complete all situations encountered in utility operations. The individual reports to the superintendent who assigns the work to be done. The Utility Tech is given many tasks that usually require building or maintenance activities. This person must be good using tools. In addition to operating equipment it is desired that the person be knowledgeable in the maintenance and repair of the equipment he/she uses. The Utility Tech is often assigned to inspect new water main installations, which means he/she must be familiar with all standards of construction. The Utility Tech must be familiar with all aspects of OSHA safety regulations and must work in a manner approved by OSHA at all times. The safety of the job site is directly under the oversight of the Utility Tech. The current incumbent is a skilled welder, which is an asset to UWCT