Lead Mechanic/Operator - Sauget, IL, United States - Veolia North America

Description

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 more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across the continent.

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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.
Responsible for operating and maintaining all equipment associated with the individual's primary service line.

The ability to operate and maintain other service line equipment is strongly desired and will weigh heavily during annual review and further promotion within OIS.

~Inspects company vehicles, equipment and tools before leaving the yard and after returning to the yard. Reports deficiencies to appropriate management personnel. (Pre and post trip inspection reports)
~ Assists in project planning of jobs including on-site inspections, writing procedures, specifying equipment and chemicals, etc.
~ Communicates the status of the assigned job to division management and customer representatives (before, during and after the job is completed).
~ Assists in performing field maintenance on company vehicles, equipment and tools, on a daily basis.
~ Assists Technician(s) in the performance of their duties and responsibilities.
~ Responsible for hookup and breakdown of equipment using proper tools and procedure.
~ Reads work orders for assigned job and designates proper hoses, chemicals and other equipment required for assigned job. Inspects equipment, hoses, connection, pumps and general work area prior to starting job. Operates all company equipment when authorized and qualified to do so in accordance with company rules, plant rules and work orders.
~ Wears the personal protective equipment prescribed by posted signs, established operating procedures, written instructions, and work permits. Also, wear additional protective equipment specified by the customer's Safety Department. Enforces use of required safety equipment by technicians and subcontractors.
~ Cleans up work area and equipment after work is complete. Ensures equipment is properly decontaminated at end of job.
~ Reports all accidents, near misses and/or injuries involving self, company vehicles or persons under supervision. Ability to understand verbal and written instructions in English.
Good equipment knowledge.
Perform work in enclosed (confined) space, under close supervision.

The ability to operate and maintain other than primary service line equipment will be considered for advancement to Crew Leader.

All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.