Utility Laborer - Seasonal

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

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.

Qualifications

Education/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 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.