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Job description
Mechanic
Mechanic
Company Description
Veolia in North America is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years, and the country's largest private water operator and technology provider as well as hazardous waste and pollution treatment leader. It 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. Veolia helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Veolia has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across North America.
Job Description
Position Purpose:
Under the direction of the Maintenance Foreman, performs preventative maintenance and repairs to mechanical machinery and equipment at the wastewater treatment facility, pump stations, and CSO facilities. Assumes duties of a plant operator when necessary.
Primary Duties/Responsibilities:
Performs preventative and corrective maintenance functions.
Assists in inspection of plant and mechanical equipment for malfunctions and needed repairs.
Assists in performance of troubleshooting and repair work and determining repair methods.
Lubricates equipment and checks for malfunction.
Participates in cleaning and maintenance of machinery, equipment buildings and pump stations.
Assists in installation and set-up of new equipment.
Performs minor plumbing and pipe-fitting tasks.
Assists with using gas and/or arc welding equipment to heat, cut, braze, or weld.
Consults with Maintenance Foreman, Maintenance Manager, or equipment representatives on difficult or complicated repairs.
Performs clean up, painting, and adjustment of equipment.
Performs duties of an operator as required.
Performs Carpentry work.
Performs up-keep of structures and grounds.
Assists Road Crew when required.
Performs related work as required.
Qualifications
Education/Experience/Background:
High School Diploma/GED is required.
Relevant Trade School education or equivalent experience preferred.
One year of experience working with mechanical equipment similar to that used in a wastewater treatment plant preferred.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
General knowledge of the operation of equipment and the methods of maintenance and repair of machinery, instrumentation, and controls.
Ability to review written maintenance literature and accurately interpret manuals and drawings with minimum outside assistance.
Ability to perform basic use of hand tools.
Required Certification/Licenses/Training:
Must posses a valid Driver's License.
Must obtain a Grade I Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators Certificate issued by the State of Louisiana within one year of appointment to this position.
Additional Information
Benefits: Veolia's comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental, vision, life insurance, savings accounts, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering and more. In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement.
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.
Worksite address
sterlington, LA, 71280, US
Who can apply
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