Utility Laborer - Seasonal
Company: Veolia North America
Location: Albertville
Posted on: April 23, 2024
Job Description:
Company 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 websiteJob 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:The Water System Maintenance (Seasonal)
assists with the maintenance and operation of the community's
one-water infrastructure, which includes the delivery of safe
drinking water, the ecological management of hundreds of stormwater
ponds and streams, and the sanitary collection and delivery of
household and industrial drain water safely back into the Minnesota
River. This position is responsible for the following areas of
impact, all of which will be trained by public works water
professionals.The department is responsible for the environmental
management, design, construction, and maintenance of the street,
water, sewer, and drainage infrastructure systems in the
community.Primary Duties/Responsibilities:
- Demonstrates the aptitude to learn and perform a variety of
activities which sustain the infrastructure and ensures future
generations have the same or better quality of life as current
residents of Eden Prairie. These activities include the use of
digital mapping and work management tools, operation of pickup
trucks (including trailers at times), using hand tools and power
tools.
- Maintains the public drinking water distribution system by
inspecting, testing, operating, and repairing fire hydrants, gate
valves, water storage equipment and all associated appliances.
- Inspects, evaluates, and assists with the repair of stormwater
run-off systems throughout the community. This activity includes
maintaining surface water ponds and all interconnected water
management features to strict, environmentally sensitive standards
of construction and performance.
- Reads maps, navigates to specific manhole locations, and
communicates with the hydro-vacuum cleaning crew to ensure the
high-pressure cleaning system reaches the full length of the of the
sanitary main-line being serviced.
- Assists the structure repair crew (construction work) by using
various tools to help remove and repair manhole components and
rainwater collection structures.
- Performs infrequent grounds maintenance activities such as
restoration of lawn areas damaged by utility repairs, landscaping,
and lawn mowing/trimming.While these areas are the primary focus of
the position, we believe strongly in teamwork and employees will be
called upon to perform a variety of duties as a part of their role
with the department.QualificationsEducation/Experience/Background:
- High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D) required.
- Must be 18 years or older; related experience
preferred.Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Technical Skills: Demonstrate a basic mechanical aptitude.
Candidate must also have excellent organizational skills and the
ability to work both independently and within a team
environment.
- Safety: All Maintenance Technicians must demonstrate safe
equipment operation and working conditions in traffic on City
streets, parks and while entering confined spaces.
- Accountability: Follows through on commitments; focuses on
appropriate tasks throughout the shift; takes responsibilities for
actions both as an individual and on behalf of the organization;
actions and words are in sync; follows all policies and procedures;
maintains confidentiality; is prepared and punctual to all
scheduled shifts.
- Communication: Able to convey a message to get a point across;
communicates in a clear and concise manner; able to write clearly
and succinctly; tailors message to a variety of communication
settings and styles.
- Attention to Detail: Able to find errors in work and solve
problems; anticipates issues and performs at a high level of
accuracy; sets up systems to ensure errors are not repeated.
- Sound Judgment: Able to make a decision based on the right
mixture of facts; determines a course of action after weighing and
analyzing different options.Required
Certification/Licenses/Training:
- Valid Driver's License and excellent driving record,
required.Physical Requirements:
- This position requires the ability to lift/carry/push/pull at
least 50-75 lbs, the ability to ascend and descend ladders and
manhole steps in tightly confined spaces, and operate a motor
vehicle.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.
Keywords: Veolia North America, Eagan , Utility Laborer - Seasonal, Other , Albertville, Minnesota
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