Aqueduct Intern

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.

Position Purpose: 

Under supervision, installs, maintains and repairs mains, valves, pumps, hydrants, and other water service equipment. Operates construction equipment, landscaping and lawn mowing tractors pumps, compressors and pneumatic tools; Does related work as required.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Operates equipment, drives utility vehicles, Installs, maintains, and repairs water mains, pipes, valves, pumps, hydrants, and other equipment.
• Sees that water taps, and cuts are performed and closed in work areas.
• Sets drilling machines and taps water mains to the size required by placing needed sleeves and properly setting the valves, disassembles fire hydrants, removes defective parts, installs new parts and reassembles hydrants. Replaces water valves and air compressor and pneumatic drill.
• Digs trenches to remove defective pipes and to install new pipes, and mains; yarns and pours, and caulks joint; loads and unloads pipes and fittings obtains, safeguards, and property uses needed equipment, tools, materials and supplies.
• Some knowledge of proper procedures used in making complex repairs to water mains, pipes, and appurtenances of varied types of tools used in the maintenance and repair of water installations and of the proper use of these tools.
• Conduct grounds keeping and landscaping functions including brush cutting, grubbing and trash / debris removal from work areas. Able to manipulate commercial grade lawn mowers and various landscaping tools. Operation of snowplowing equipment. Chain saw operation, fence repairs, and when directed collect and deliver system samples as needed. 
• Performs similar or less skilled work as assigned.
• Assists employees of a higher classification as assigned.

Education/Experience/Background: 

• High School Diploma/GED is required.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: 

• Ability to read, writes, speak and understand English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position.
• Ability to understand, remember and carry out oral and written directions to learn quickly from oral and written explanations and from demonstrations.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to operate a 90lb jackhammer.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.

Pay Rate: $20.00 per hour.

Benefits: Interns are considered temporary employees. Medical and basic life insurance coverage is available to temporary employees scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week immediately following 60 days of service. Employees must elect or waive medical coverage within 45 days of their eligibility date. Veolia observes 11 holidays.

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.