Utility Worker

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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

Pay Rate: $25.89 per hour.

BENEFITS 

Veolia'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.

Position Purpose: 

The Utility Worker is responsible for performing a variety of routine cleaning, maintenance and repair to tanks, drains, culverts, grounds, buildings, and associated structures.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities: 

·  Cleans process tanks, galleries, drains, culverts, structures and process spills and upsets as required.
·  Maintain roadways, walkways, fencing and gates as necessary; removes snow and ice from roadways, walkways, buildings and structures as necessary.
·  Maintains the appearance of the plant grounds by cutting, trimming and weeding grass, shrubs, trees and ornamental planting beds.
·  Operates machinery, vehicles, material handling equipment, and tools as necessary to move materials and supplies; loads and unloads vehicles, carts, trailers and other equipment as required.
·  Digs and/or refills ditches, holes, breaks; removes and repairs concrete; collects and disposes of trash and other waste materials.
·  Reports and documents work performed.
·  Washes and cleans vehicles.
·  Assures work is performed in a safe and professional manner by following established safety, operating and emergency response procedures.
·  Performs cleanup, housekeeping tasks for work area, tools, administrative areas, equipment and painting as required.
·  Performs other related duties as necessary.

Qualifications

Education/Experience/Background: 

·  High School Diploma/GED is required.
·  Must have the ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing (operational, process, safety and quality Instructions). Ability to perform basic math.
·  At least six months experience in a related position and environment preferred.
·  Experience with a variety of machinery, vehicles, material handling equipment, hand and power tools preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: 

·  Must have the ability to quickly learn how to safely operate specialized machinery for care of roads, grounds, galleries, structures and facilities.
·  Must demonstrate ability to work in a team environment and willingness to assume additional or new responsibilities readily.

Required Certification/Licenses/Training: 

·  Must have a valid driver's license with a safe driving record.
·  Must be able to pass a drug screen and criminal background check.

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.