Summer Intern (Laborer)
📋 Role Overview & Responsibilities
Company Description
About Veolia North America
A 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.
Benefits
Job Description
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
Our Operation and Maintenance Intern will work closely with our skilled Staff at their project to learn and understand what is involved with the daily operation and maintenance of a water treatment facility. Candidate will primarily be performing seasonal work such as painting, cleaning, and ground maintenance.
Primary Duties/Responsibilities
This internship position will provide hands-on experience in a water treatment and distribution environment and will involve working under the guidance of an experienced full-time employee (FTE).Internships are focused on learning and exposure to fundamental business processes and procedures.This position involves laboratory, technical, maintenance, and groundskeeping work in the operation of a water treatment facility.Candidates with a keen eye for detail, a strong work ethic, and the ability to work collaboratively in a team are encouraged to apply.
Work Environment
Environments vary by intership function from office to field to plant. Our aim is to provide tangible industry job experience to each intern. While we may extend offers to some interns, there is no guarantee of a job offer at the end of the internship.
Qualifications
Education/Experience/Background
High School Diploma/GED required.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Strong communication skills, including written, verbal, listening, presentation and facilitation skills / Demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships.Ability to work in a wastewater environment.Capability to lift objects weighing approximately 30-35 lbs.Strong ability to follow instructions accurately.Good organizational and time management skills.Willingness to work under the guidance of an experienced FTE.Reliable and punctual attendance.
Additional Information
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.
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