Field Service Technician

Veolia Environnement SA•Hickory Hill, NC

20d

About The Position

The Field Service Technician performs a variety of water and sewer infrastructure activities, including inspection, installation, repair, troubleshooting, and maintenance of water and sewer collection systems. The role supports water distribution systems, performs sewer maintenance and infrastructure repairs, responds to emergencies and conducts compliance inspections. It also involves operating heavy equipment and participating in an on-call rotation. The position requires work in confined spaces and in all weather conditions, both indoors and outdoors. Employees may need to climb ladders, scaffolding, and stairs and use respiratory protection when required by safety procedures.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
3–5 or more years of experience working in water and sewer collection systems.
Possess North Carolina Distribution and/or Collection System certifications, or be able to obtain them.
Valid North Carolina driver's license; Class A CDL or ability to obtain one.
Ability to work in confined spaces and in all weather conditions, indoors and outdoors.
Ability to wear a half-face respirator or powered air respirator (PAPR) when required by safety procedures.
Ability to perform the physical demands of the role, including standing, walking, climbing stairs or ladders, sitting, handling objects, reaching, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and tasting or smelling; occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds.
Ability to distinguish color and perform close- and distance-vision tasks.

Responsibilities

Read water meters; manage flushing programs for mains and dead-ends; and coordinate service shutoffs and restorations.
Exercise and maintain water distribution system valves.
Install and maintain fire hydrants, including flushing, painting, and repairs.
Pressure-test repaired water lines to verify integrity.
Inspect and maintain air release valves, pressure-reducing valves, and blow-off assemblies.
Tap water mains for new service connections.
Clean and inspect sanitary sewer mains and laterals using jet/vac trucks and CCTV cameras, and remove roots.
Repair or replace damaged sewer pipes, fittings, manholes, and sewer service lines from the main to the property line; conduct structural inspections of manholes.
Install, replace, and repair water meters, meter boxes, and service connections.
Repair or replace water service lines from the main to the meter.
Respond to water line breaks, sewer backups, overflows, and spills.
Conduct inspections of grease traps and backflow preventers.
Participate in an on-call rotation for emergency response.
Operate heavy equipment, including track excavators, dump trucks, and sewer jetters.