Job Description

Position Purpose:

Perform advanced operations and maintenance activities at the water and wastewater treatment facilities in accordance with established procedures. Perform maintenance activities on water distribution and wastewater collection systems, including all related components and appurtenances. Employee is subject to varied work conditions in and outdoors, including noise, fumes, hazardous materials and inclement weather.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities:

• Preventative maintenance of all water and wastewater process machinery and equipment in accordance with manufacturers’ specifications, established schedules and procedures; secure the procurement of materials as required and maintain records as required to accomplish the same.
• Perform manual labor and operate automatic and power-driven equipment including but not limited to trucks, sewer cleaning machines and water line tapping equipment in the maintenance and repair of water distribution and wastewater collection lines, including all related components and appurtenances.
• Repair and replace machinery and equipment including all related components in accordance with manufacturers’ recommendations; perform building and grounds maintenance as assigned.
• Operate backhoe/front-end loader in the maintenance of water distribution and wastewater collection lines, including all related components.
• Account for all assigned materials, tools and equipment; perform maintenance and inspections of the same in accordance with established procedures; maintain records as required to accomplish the same; secure the procurement of materials and supplies as required to perform general and specific job responsibilities.
• Implement and maintain standard maintenance and repair procedures.
• Perform data processing activities; maintain records and reports as required.
• Attend a minimum of 16 hours of continuing education maintenance training annually.
• Respond to emergency call-outs after regular working hours as required
• Inform the Deputy Leader and/or Project Leader of any maintenance issues; cooperate and coordinate work activities as necessary with other system personnel, contractors and general public.
• Perform data processing activities; maintain records and reports as assigned by the Assistant Supervisor.
• Perform other work activities related to specific job responsibilities listed above; operate borough vehicles.

Qualifications

Education/Experience/Background:

• High School Diploma/GED is required.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a Maintenance Technician 3 and/or 10 plus years’ experience in the maintenance and operation of water and/or wastewater systems.
• Experience with distribution system operations including leak detection, sounding, service leaks, main breaks, utility mark-outs.
• Experience with metering operations, meter change-outs, transmitter operations/maintenance.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Proven skills in the repair and maintenance of pumps, motors and gear drives.
• Ability to perform manual labor and use shovels, picks and similar equipment used in manual labor operations.
• Ability to use building and grounds maintenance equipment.
• Ability to use power tools, acetylene torches and sand blasting and welding equipment
• Proven skills in the operation of backhoe/front-end loader, trucks and water and wastewater line maintenance equipment utilized in water/sewer system work activities (ie: Jet Truck).
• Proven skills in carpentry, masonry, painting, plumbing, electrical and mechanical repair and construction trades.
• Ability to deal effectively with the public.
• Proven skill in the operation of vehicles and equipment utilized in water/sewer system work activities.
• Skilled in the use and care of tools, machinery and equipment of the electrical and mechanical trades.
• Ability to speak and understand the English language.
• Ability to hear and communicate on telephone, 2-way radio and in person.
• Ability to perform manual labor.
• Ability to understand complaints and deal with the public in a courteous fashion.
• Ability to read and comprehend maintenance reports and documents.
• Ability to read and comprehend blue prints, schematics and equipment manufacturer’s maintenance manuals and troubleshooting guides.

Required Certification/Licenses/Training:

• Hold valid PA Class B Endorsement N (tank) with no air brake restriction Commercial Driver’s License.
• Hold a valid Class E water and Class E wastewater Operators license as issued by the PA-DEP
• Completion of 90 hours PA DEP-approved water distribution and wastewater collection system maintenance training.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to climb and work on high structures.
• Ability to operate heavy equipment such as front loaders, farm equipment and tandem axle trucks.
• Ability to perform lifting of objects weighing as much as 100 lbs.
• Ability to work on elevated and underground structures and in confined spaces as defined by OSHA.
• Ability to perform physical functions that require the full use of both hands and feet and to remain on one’s feet while working for periods as long as 5 hours.
• Ability to bend, reach and squat to perform maintenance and repair tasks.
• Ability to climb and descend from stairs and ladders as high as 100 feet.

Additional Information

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.

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.