Maintenance Technician IIVeolia North AmericaWyandotte, MI (Onsite)Full-TimeApply on company siteCompany DescriptionAbout Veolia North AmericaA 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 DescriptionBENEFITSVeolia'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:Responsible for inspecting, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining a variety of moderately complex to complex machinery and equipment to include engines, motors, tools, parts (hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, etc.), plumbing, conveyor systems, etc. to insure optimum performance of machines and associated equipment.Primary Duties/Responsibilities:
Troubleshoot existing problems by observing, listening, and feeling mechanical devices to determine possible causes for problem situations.
Dismantle a variety of machines and devices to gain access to and remove defective parts and reassemble and test for optimum performance.
Repair and/or replace functional parts of control instruments and ability to interpret instructions and diagrams in correcting existing problems.
Maintain appropriate records of completed work performed and forwards logs along with findings to immediate supervisor.
Set up and operate appropriate equipment in accordance with OSHA guidelines such as drill press, grinders, welding equipment, etc. to manufacture parts and repair existing structures/parts within the facility.
On an as needed basis, orders needed parts and machinery and keep adequate inventories to meet scheduled ongoing maintenance programs.
On an as-needed basis, perform welding and cutting.
Other duties as assigned.
QualificationsEducation/Experience/Background:
High School diploma or General Educational Development (GED) required.
Associate’s degree with an emphasis in electrical/mechanical skills preferred.
Prior work experience of 4 to 6 years in a related position preferred.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Strong team player.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Time management: the ability to organize and manage multiple deadlines.
Strong customer orientation.
Required Certification/Licenses/Training:
24-hour HAZWOPER Certification.
Physical Requirements:
Continuous standing and walking throughout the day with occasional periods of sitting down.
Works in various positions; works on ladders, catwalks, and supports at heights of 50 feet above the ground; and works with hands extended above and below head and body up to 40 minutes using hand tools weighing up to 15 pounds.
Must be able to lift and carry 50 pounds (occasionally 60 pounds) distances of 10 feet.
Occasional stooping, bending or kneeling and entering confined spaces.
Spends 100% of the time in operations environment.
Frequently spends time exposed to outdoor and sometimes inclement weather.
Continuous use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Additional InformationWe 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.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.