Collection System Technician

Pay Rate: $24.00 to $28.00 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: Provides day-to-day maintenance of collection system. Services pump stations as needed.Primary Duties/Responsibilities: Operates machinery and equipment associated with the operation of a wastewater collection system manually and through instrumentation panels, computer terminals and programmable logic control units following process control procedures. Monitors and observes operating conditions, records observations and data in shift log. Diagnoses basic operational problems and takes corrective action per procedure.Performs routine CLAIR (cleaning, lubrication, adjustment, inspection and minor repair) on tools and related equipment which may include pumps, engines, centrifuges, generators, valves, gates, mixers, conveyors, blowers, dryers, chemical feed, odor control, disinfection equipment, vacuum filters and belt presses. Reports and documents results of work performed and enters into appropriate database. Promptly reports any operational problems with machines or equipment to Lead or Supervisor. Mechanical lift for manhole covers,Inspects field equipment and becomes proficient at mechanical troubleshooting to determine repairs needed. Dismantles equipment to gain access to and repairs defective parts using hand tools, power tools and precision measuring and testing devices. Re-assembles and tests equipment ensuring safe and efficient operating condition is restored. Learns to troubleshoot hydraulic, pneumatic and electronic equipment and instrumentation.Rehabilitates, repairs and replaces applicable sewer system infrastructure such as manholes, catch basins, sewer lines, etc.Performs manual labor including cleaning equipment, facilities and grounds as required and properly disposes of waste according to safety and environmental policies. Operates vehicles, mobile equipment and material handling equipment for operational and maintenance purposes.May assist in other areas of facility as directed.Work Environment:Spends 100% of the time in operations environment.Typically spends 75% of time exposed to outdoor and sometimes inclement weather.Company service vehicles are used as required.Travels 1 – 2 times per year for company provided training.May be required to travel up to five consecutive days.May serve rotational 24-hour emergency on-call.Possible Work Hazards: May be exposed to possible operations hazards including traffic, fumes, dust, toxic and caustic chemicals, noise, rotating machinery, high pressure and hot and cold temperatures, slippery surfaces, water and electrical hazards.