Position Purpose:
The position will be responsible for installing, repairing, maintaining and operating water distribution appurtenances, grounds and associated equipment. The position will also perform leak surveys, flow tests, line locations, meter reading, meter replacements, water quality tests and inspections. The position must keep daily records of time and material. Follow Veolia and OSHA safety requirements and use the appropriate PPE while on the job. Represent Veolia in a professional manner when working with customers. Use provided tools and equipment to complete tasks as assigned. Operate company vehicles to travel to job sites. Basic computer skills required with the ability to send and receive emails, access work orders through the use of company provided mobile devices and utilize company software.
Primary Duties/Responsibilities:
- Well versed in the use of tools, equipment, fittings and pipe used throughout the system. Using pipe wrenches, pipe saws, tubing cutters, valve keys, tapping machines and line crimpers to accomplish installations and repairs. (PVC, Cast Iron, Ductile Iron and Asbestos Cement mains and related fittings. Plastic and copper services and related fittings.)
- Learn all aspects of Field Service including repairing and installing domestic, commercial and fire line meters and the use of related fittings and special tools involved in completing the above tasks.
- Perform flow tests, leak surveys, utility locates, and water quality tests.
- Perform valve inspection / maintenance, monthly meter reading, customer turn on / off, collections, meter installation and replacement.
- Maintain good customer relations.
- Attain a working knowledge within 6 months of hire of the Transmission and Distribution field.
Work Environment:
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is routinely exposed to a variety of outside weather conditions, including very hot temperatures, very cold temperatures, rain, and snow.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.