Operations Technician Jobs at Veolia with Visa Sponsorship
Veolia hires Operations Technicians to run water, waste, and environmental facilities across the U.S., and the company has a track record of sponsoring work visas for this function. If you're on OPT, holding TN status, or targeting an H-1B, Veolia is worth pursuing as a sponsoring employer.
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About Veolia North America
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 approximately 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across the continent.
Job Description
Position Purpose:
The incumbent will support the best interests and needs of Veolia by providing professional service to our wastewater customers. The Operation and Maintenance Tech does so in the wastewater treatment plant operation and collection system functions. The Operation and Maintenance Tech - Wastewater is a multi-tasking employee who assures that the treatment plant is operating at maximum efficiency, maintains all appurtenances associated with lift stations and collection system and performs field customer service. The Operations and Maintenance Tech will also assist Operators, provide relief as necessary and be part of the rotational on-call team. The incumbent must have a strong technical knowledge of and hands-on experience working in the operation and maintenance of wastewater treatment plant facilities (preferred), basic/advanced knowledge of electrical and electronic systems, hydraulic and mechanical principles pertinent to wastewater treatment plant and collection system operations, basic experience with chemical feed pumps and UV disinfection, ability to detect flaws in the operation of mechanical equipment and troubleshoot to determine proper remedial measures, ability to conduct wastewater quality testing, calculations, instrument calibrations with accuracy and record results with accuracy, ability to navigate computer and learn programs associated with his/her position, ability to use SCADA and other electronic devices relative to the operation, ability to read and interpret plant drawings, collection system maps and instrumentation schematics, skill in the proper operation and care of a variety of specialized wastewater equipment/materials/tools, ability to understand and follow complex oral and written instructions, ability to work in adverse conditions, thorough knowledge of the safety hazards associated with working at wastewater treatment facilities and use of appropriate personal protective equipment and monitoring devices.
Primary Duties/Responsibilities:
- Operates, maintains, repairs and inspects treatment plant and collection system equipment to assure compliance with all applicable state and federal regulations.
- Adjusts plant equipment such as wastewater/water/sludge valves, pumping systems, chemical feed systems, sludge processing equipment.
- Collects wastewater samples in the treatment plant and/or collection system.
- Performs related field and laboratory tests, which are necessary to monitor and control the facilities, and makes necessary adjustments to equipment, processes and chemical dosage rates, as test results may indicate and as instructed by the Supervisor.
- Inputs data into computer as required.
- Calculates chemical feed rates as required, calibrates chemical feed equipment and adjusts chemical feed rate to maintain consistent water quality.
- Assists crew and/or oversee contractors in the maintenance and repair of collection systems such as manhole repairs, sewer pipe cleaning, pipe breaks, blockages, and sewer pump station maintenance and repairs.
- Interprets sewer service area map to locate sewer mains and manholes, conducts One-Call mark-outs, and responds back to One-Call using the Ticket Check response system website.
- Responds to and investigate customer complaints, odor complaints or sewer backups and respond to Customer Service field activities as requested.
- Completes all assigned work orders, to include KloudGin and other implemented work-force management tools, as well as work generated from Customer Care and Billing (CCB) system.
- Prepares daily work activity reports.
- Performs equipment maintenance and repair as needed independently or with crew.
- Schedules parts and materials for projects and schedules jobs as approved by Supervisor. Directs helpers as needed.
- Performs general facility and ground maintenance; mowing, painting, snow removal, hosing and cleaning of all treatment tanks as needed.
- Maintains good housekeeping procedures at the plant. Performs routine housekeeping chores and special housekeeping as required.
- Assists in general vehicle maintenance.
- Provides proper documents and reports as required.
- Complies with all organization safety and compliance procedures.
- Participates in continuous improvement programs.
- Perform other similar or less skilled work as assigned.
- Assists supervisors and employees of a higher classification as assigned.
Work Environment:
- Will be required to participate in emergencies. Will be required to participate in On-call, Weekend and Holiday duty rotation every 4 weeks and on an as needed basis and perform standby emergency duties; response time not to exceed 45 minutes.
- This is an essential role and must report to Management during inclement weather.
Qualifications
Education/Experience/Background:
- High School Diploma/GED is required.
- 1 year experience operating and maintaining/repairing water/wastewater systems preferred.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Must be able to read and write English legibly and perform basic math problems.
- Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks efficiently.
- Ability to interface with SCADA, Computer Maintenance Management Systems and GIS systems.
- Ability to use Chromebook with Google Suite: Gmail, Sheets, Docs - the preferred Operating System at Veolia.
- Computer literacy.
Required Certification/Licenses/Training:
- NJDEP C-1 and S-1 licenses preferred, incumbent will be required to obtain and maintain S-1 and C-1 licenses with 24 months of obtaining job.
- Valid Driver's License is required.
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs., kneel, climb stairs, walk distances on uneven terrain, work at heights and in confines spaces.
- Must be able to see, speak, hear and smell.
Additional Information
Pay Range: $27.00 to $29.00 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. Sick leave – 56 hours; Observed Holidays – 11 days; Vacation – 15 days Eligible for up to 3.5% Annual Performance Bonus
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.
Company Description
About Veolia North America
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 approximately 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across the continent.
Job Description
Position Purpose:
The incumbent will support the best interests and needs of Veolia by providing professional service to our wastewater customers. The Operation and Maintenance Tech does so in the wastewater treatment plant operation and collection system functions. The Operation and Maintenance Tech - Wastewater is a multi-tasking employee who assures that the treatment plant is operating at maximum efficiency, maintains all appurtenances associated with lift stations and collection system and performs field customer service. The Operations and Maintenance Tech will also assist Operators, provide relief as necessary and be part of the rotational on-call team. The incumbent must have a strong technical knowledge of and hands-on experience working in the operation and maintenance of wastewater treatment plant facilities (preferred), basic/advanced knowledge of electrical and electronic systems, hydraulic and mechanical principles pertinent to wastewater treatment plant and collection system operations, basic experience with chemical feed pumps and UV disinfection, ability to detect flaws in the operation of mechanical equipment and troubleshoot to determine proper remedial measures, ability to conduct wastewater quality testing, calculations, instrument calibrations with accuracy and record results with accuracy, ability to navigate computer and learn programs associated with his/her position, ability to use SCADA and other electronic devices relative to the operation, ability to read and interpret plant drawings, collection system maps and instrumentation schematics, skill in the proper operation and care of a variety of specialized wastewater equipment/materials/tools, ability to understand and follow complex oral and written instructions, ability to work in adverse conditions, thorough knowledge of the safety hazards associated with working at wastewater treatment facilities and use of appropriate personal protective equipment and monitoring devices.
Primary Duties/Responsibilities:
- Operates, maintains, repairs and inspects treatment plant and collection system equipment to assure compliance with all applicable state and federal regulations.
- Adjusts plant equipment such as wastewater/water/sludge valves, pumping systems, chemical feed systems, sludge processing equipment.
- Collects wastewater samples in the treatment plant and/or collection system.
- Performs related field and laboratory tests, which are necessary to monitor and control the facilities, and makes necessary adjustments to equipment, processes and chemical dosage rates, as test results may indicate and as instructed by the Supervisor.
- Inputs data into computer as required.
- Calculates chemical feed rates as required, calibrates chemical feed equipment and adjusts chemical feed rate to maintain consistent water quality.
- Assists crew and/or oversee contractors in the maintenance and repair of collection systems such as manhole repairs, sewer pipe cleaning, pipe breaks, blockages, and sewer pump station maintenance and repairs.
- Interprets sewer service area map to locate sewer mains and manholes, conducts One-Call mark-outs, and responds back to One-Call using the Ticket Check response system website.
- Responds to and investigate customer complaints, odor complaints or sewer backups and respond to Customer Service field activities as requested.
- Completes all assigned work orders, to include KloudGin and other implemented work-force management tools, as well as work generated from Customer Care and Billing (CCB) system.
- Prepares daily work activity reports.
- Performs equipment maintenance and repair as needed independently or with crew.
- Schedules parts and materials for projects and schedules jobs as approved by Supervisor. Directs helpers as needed.
- Performs general facility and ground maintenance; mowing, painting, snow removal, hosing and cleaning of all treatment tanks as needed.
- Maintains good housekeeping procedures at the plant. Performs routine housekeeping chores and special housekeeping as required.
- Assists in general vehicle maintenance.
- Provides proper documents and reports as required.
- Complies with all organization safety and compliance procedures.
- Participates in continuous improvement programs.
- Perform other similar or less skilled work as assigned.
- Assists supervisors and employees of a higher classification as assigned.
Work Environment:
- Will be required to participate in emergencies. Will be required to participate in On-call, Weekend and Holiday duty rotation every 4 weeks and on an as needed basis and perform standby emergency duties; response time not to exceed 45 minutes.
- This is an essential role and must report to Management during inclement weather.
Qualifications
Education/Experience/Background:
- High School Diploma/GED is required.
- 1 year experience operating and maintaining/repairing water/wastewater systems preferred.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Must be able to read and write English legibly and perform basic math problems.
- Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks efficiently.
- Ability to interface with SCADA, Computer Maintenance Management Systems and GIS systems.
- Ability to use Chromebook with Google Suite: Gmail, Sheets, Docs - the preferred Operating System at Veolia.
- Computer literacy.
Required Certification/Licenses/Training:
- NJDEP C-1 and S-1 licenses preferred, incumbent will be required to obtain and maintain S-1 and C-1 licenses with 24 months of obtaining job.
- Valid Driver's License is required.
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs., kneel, climb stairs, walk distances on uneven terrain, work at heights and in confines spaces.
- Must be able to see, speak, hear and smell.
Additional Information
Pay Range: $27.00 to $29.00 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. Sick leave – 56 hours; Observed Holidays – 11 days; Vacation – 15 days Eligible for up to 3.5% Annual Performance Bonus
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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Verify Your Credentials Match Facility Requirements
Veolia Operations Technician roles often require state-issued licenses like a water treatment or wastewater operator certificate. Confirm your credentials are transferable or reciprocal in the state where the facility is located before applying.
Target Veolia's Municipal Contract Sites Specifically
Veolia wins long-term municipal contracts for water and waste operations, which creates stable, multi-year headcount needs. Roles tied to these contracts are more likely to support visa sponsorship because turnover disrupts regulated facility operations.
Start OPT Applications Before Your Authorization Window Closes
F-1 students should apply for Operations Technician roles at Veolia at least three months before OPT begins. USCIS processing for the EAD alone can take 90 days, and Veolia's onboarding for regulated facilities adds additional lead time.
Use Migrate Mate to Filter for Veolia Openings by Visa Type
Search Migrate Mate to find current Operations Technician postings at Veolia filtered by the visa category you hold or need. This saves time cross-referencing job boards and narrows results to roles where sponsorship has been confirmed.
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Does Veolia sponsor H-1B visas for Operations Technicians?
Yes, Veolia has sponsored H-1B visas for Operations Technicians. Because these roles support regulated water and waste infrastructure, Veolia treats them as critical to facility operations, which supports the business case for sponsorship. You should confirm sponsorship availability directly with the hiring team during the interview process, since not every facility-level position qualifies.
Which visa types does Veolia commonly use for Operations Technician roles?
Veolia has supported H-1B, TN, F-1 OPT, F-1 CPT, and EB-2 or EB-3 Green Card sponsorship for Operations Technician positions. TN is available to Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying occupations. OPT and CPT suit students completing environmental or engineering programs. Green Card pathways through PERM are typically discussed after an initial employment period.
What qualifications does Veolia expect for Operations Technician positions?
Veolia generally expects a background in environmental science, civil engineering, chemistry, or a related field, along with any state-required operator licenses for water or wastewater treatment. Hands-on experience with SCADA systems, chemical dosing, or compliance reporting strengthens your application. Some sites require specific certifications tied to the facility's operating permit, so review the job posting carefully for location-specific requirements.
How do I apply for Operations Technician jobs at Veolia?
You can find and apply for Operations Technician roles at Veolia through Migrate Mate, which lists current openings filtered by visa sponsorship type. Veolia posts positions by facility region, so searching by location helps identify sites actively hiring. Before applying, confirm your operator license is valid in the relevant state, since Veolia's hiring process for regulated facilities moves faster when credentials are already in order.
How do I plan my timeline if Veolia offers H-1B sponsorship for an Operations Technician role?
H-1B cap-subject petitions must be filed in April for an October 1 start date, meaning your offer needs to be in place by March at the latest. If you're already on OPT with a STEM extension, you can begin work immediately while Veolia files the H-1B, giving you up to three years of authorized employment. Confirm whether Veolia will use premium processing to reduce the approval timeline from several months to around 15 business days.
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