Inspector

Veolia Environnement SA • Hoboken, NJ

3d

About The Position

Under direction performs various tasks in operation and distribution of the water system for the City of Hoboken including but not limited to distribution, sampling and metering.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED is required.
• 3-5 years experience in a utility, preferably similar industry.
• 3-5 years experience in construction or maintenance.
• Ability to work independently and manage time.
• Knowledge in methods, practices, procedures, materials and equipment associated with the construction, maintenance and repair of water distribution systems.
• Ability to effectively oversee contractors.
• Ability to accurately read and interpret engineering plans and drawings.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to handle multiple deadlines and multiple projects.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and other utility specific applications.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk or sit; reach with hands and arms, climb or balance; kneel, crouch or crawl.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision and distance vision as well as the ability to distinguish color and shades.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in use and knowledge of computerized maintenance systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Locate, inspect, test and operate fire hydrants (including flushing), water service line valves, system valves, water meters, and other appliances. Makes repairs or applies maintenance as needed.
• Responds to and investigates complaints regarding water quality and system pressure.
• Inspects water service repairs to determine if work is done in compliance with local ordinances.
• Makes special inspections of water meters and/or water service facilities when complaints are received.
• Make inspections of water service installations and make suitable recommendations as to findings
• Keeps needed records as required by Veolia Hoboken.
• Utilizes electronic equipment for purpose of record keeping, daily work sheet logs, and mapping and system information updates. This will include GIS / GPS operations.
• Maintain and update all reporting databases as required.
• Conduct safety audits and inspections of work performed by contractors and third parties.
• Performs sampling work for the City of Hoboken; including collection of bacteriological, compliance and analytical samples. Prepares, checks, tests and records data as required. Delivers samples to lab. Maintains necessary supplies to conduct sampling.
• Ability to work in emergency situations and remain on the job until repairs have been completed.
• Must participate in emergency stand-by rotation and must respond to the job site within 45 minutes of notification. Ability to be on stand-by.
• Maintains a detailed and accurate logbook of all sample collection information to ensure accurate chain-of custody information and assumes responsibility for the integrity of all samples collected and of all analyses performed.
• Performs all functions relating to meters including setting, changing, disconnecting, repairing, field testing for large meters and reading (final reads, special reads, and high bill investigations).
• Removes, changes, installs and/or repairs MIU's (Meter Interface Units)/ radio.
• Locates and operates curb stops and valves, water services, meters, and recording equipment.
• Performs related skilled work as assigned.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees