Collections System Operator

Pay Rate: $22.42 to $28.49 per hour.

BENEFITS 

Veolias 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.

Position Purpose: 

Under the direction of Lead O&M Personnel and Project Management performs work involving the daytoday operation and maintenance of the sewage collection storm water collection and flood control systems including pump stations flood stations and all related infrastructure equipment buildings and grounds.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Performs technical O&M activities related to the wastewater and storm water collection flood control facilities and all related infrastructure equipment processes and systems.
• Performs routine R&M activities related to the wastewater and storm water collection flood control facilities and all related infrastructure equipment processes and systems.
• Performs street sweeping catch basin cleaning and sewer system cleaning activities.
• Performs sewer service calls inspections and dig safe activities.
• Assists department in planning scheduling and performing all department activities.
• Assists department in maintaining proper inventory of spare parts materials and supplies.
• Assists in ensuring all equipment and processes are well maintained and functioning properly.
• Perform work in a safe and professional manner by following all corporate and regulatory policies procedures and emergency response procedures.
• Work weekends holidays and be oncall on a rotating basis/schedule with fellow operators.
• Respond to emergencies work additional hours as required to complete tasks as/and when needed.
• Assists project and department with all efforts related to Contract Compliance.
• Assists project and department to develop a culture of focus and engagement at the project to achieve EH&S excellence.
• Assists project and department with all efforts related to project/corporate and regulatory environmental health and safety policies and procedures.
• Work closely with client/customer vendors and contractors ensuring professional courteous prompt service and satisfaction.
• Complete and maintain proper operational and maintenance documents and records.
• Operates equipment and processes manually and through instrument control panels.
• Operate project heavy equipment Vactor truck Jetter truck sweepers bobcat fork truck dump trucks etc.
• Operate company and client owned vehicles.
• Operate project large/powered maintenance tools and equipment.
• Operate project heavy equipment upon proper training and licensing.
• Perform cleanup/housekeeping activities at all facilities buildings and ground.
• Keeps work areas tools and equipment properly maintained and clean.
• Proficient in the operation and use of various hand and power tools.
• Execute plans to meet the needs goals and objectives of the project.
• Carries out other duties as assigned.

Work Environment:

• Work is performed both inside and outside with exposure to all kinds of weather conditions.
• The employee may be occasionally exposed to some noise silica dust fumes smoke gases greases oils electrical energy solvents and vibrations.
• The employee may work on slippery/uneven surfaces around machinery with moving parts moving objects/vehicles and ladder/scaffolding below ground and may be exposed to water and other liquid materials.

Qualifications :

Education/Experience/Background: 

• High School Diploma/GED is required.
• Entry to Intermediate Level 15 years of experience working in the water or wastewater industry or related fields.
• Experience in a construction or utility related field or a combination of education and experience required.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: 

• Strong reading math writing and verbal communication skills.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to read interpret and record data from meters gauges scales panels computer consoles and other equipment.
• Troubleshooting/problem solving skills provides input for corrective actions and implements corrective actions as needed.
• Ability to understand/execute written and oral instructions read/understand technical instructions and manuals.
• Working knowledge and skills in computer equipment and systems.
• Working knowledge and skills to operate specialty tools specific to Departmental needs and requirements.
• Ability to operate complex controls processes and equipment.
• Ability to maintain and repair equipment have a strong mechanical aptitude.
• Knowledge of wastewater treatment systems processes and equipment.
• Knowledge of wastewater regulations requirements & reporting.
• Knowledge of proper Environmental Health and Safety policies procedures and requirements.
• Cooperative interactions with fellow employees and within the project organization.
• Must be able to work as a team in a teamworkoriented environment.
• Must be able to work closely and communicate daily with customers ensuring professional courteous prompt service and customer satisfaction.
• Must be able to work closely with local contractors and vendors.
• Must be safety conscious and at times be able to work independently with little/no supervision.
• No physical restrictions that would prevent them from performing physical labor.

Required Certification/Licenses/Training: 

• Valid MA Grade II or higher Collection System Operator License or ability to acquire within one year.
• Valid MA Drivers license and the ability to meet risk management guidelines.
• Valid MA Drivers license CDL Class B w/Hydraulics License/Endorsement or ability to acquire within one year.

Physical Requirements: 

• 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; sit; use hands to finger handle or feel.
• The employee may periodically 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 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to distinguish color close vision and distance vision.

Additional Information :

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.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime