Field Service Technician
Company: Veolia
Location: Owego
Posted on: February 17, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Company Description A subsidiary
of Veolia group, Veolia North America (VNA) 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. 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. www.veolianorthamerica.com
Job Description Position Purpose: This position will perform field
service orders as needed, collect water samples, install, reads,
maintains and test customer service meters. This position will
assist with field maintenance and repairs of mains and service
lines, Treatment Operations and Flushing. Primary
Duties/Responsibilities: Responsible for performing turn on and/or
off, setting, reading, removing, repairing, testing and/or
replacing residential water meters and recording data.
Investigating billing complaints in the field by confirming
readings and checking for leaks or main breaks. Monitoring
cross-connection control and/or locating service lines. Tagging
doors for termination of service to delinquent customer accounts.
Performing routine valve box maintenance, ensuring lids are
present, valves are operational, and valve boxes are cleaned out.
Respond to customer inquiries. Assist with T&D Operations as
needed, setting up job sites with required signage and traffic
cones, traffic control, water main repairs, and assisting
Contractor with any other required work as needed. Perform
treatment operations, flushing hydrants, and heavy lifting may be
required. Rotating weekday and weekend on call required. Ability to
work overtime. Sample collection. And any other duties that may be
required/requested by management. Performs mark-outs for
underground digging and locates. Assists with all other field
activities, as needed, such as new main and service line
installations, repairs to mains and service lines and building
construction and maintenance. Performs pumping facility checks,
when needed, including entering data, replenishing chemical tanks,
etc. Assist Manager with the installation of SCADA and control
equipment at newly acquired systems. Work with Manager and
laboratory to remain compliant with yearly sampling program. Work
with Manager on the design of pumping and treatment equipment.
Qualifications Education/Experience/Background: High School
Diploma/GED is required. Minimum of 2 years in the water utility
business preferred. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Must have excellent
customer relation skills. Must have the ability to write accurately
and possess good communication skills. Must have basic computer
skills or ability to learn google based programs. Must be highly
organized and possess the ability to work well under pressure.
Ability to work independently. Must possess a valid driver’s
license. Must have the ability to perform field services at all
times of the year even during inclement weather. Basic
understanding of water distribution systems. Required
Certification/Licenses/Training: Must possess a 2B, C, D water
operator license, or have the ability to obtain required water
licenses within 12-18 months. Additional Information Pay Range:
$28.84 to $32.69 per hour 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. Pay and benefits for employees represented by
a union are outlined in their collective bargaining agreement. 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.
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