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Company Description
Veolia in North America 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. Veolia helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Veolia has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across North America.
Job Description
Position Purpose:
Provides day-to-day monitoring and basic plant and pump/booster station operations, routine lab tests and basic corrective and preventative maintenance activities.
Primary Duties/Responsibilities:
- Operates equipment manually and through instrumentation panels, computer terminals and programmable logic control units following process control procedures. Monitors and observes operating conditions, records observations and data in shift log. Diagnoses basic operational problems and takes corrective action per procedure.
- Performs routine CLAIR (cleaning, lubrication, adjustment, inspection and minor repair) on machines and related equipment which may include pumps, engines, centrifuges, generators, valves, gates, mixers, conveyors, blowers, dryers, chemical feed, odor control, disinfection equipment, vacuum filters and belt presses. Reports and documents results of work performed and enters into appropriate database. Promptly reports any operational problems with machines or equipment to Lead or Supervisor.
- Collects water, wastewater, industrial waste, groundwater, sludge, residuals and/or gas samples according to schedule. Performs field tests (chemical, physical and biological) in order to pace chemical dosages for process and odor control units. Prepares chemical solutions, monitors supplies and recommends reorder.
- Performs routine lab tests and prepares reports per procedure.
- Performs routine instrument calibration for portable meters including, but not limited to, dissolved oxygen, pH, H2S, percent oxygen, lower explosive limit.
- Learns to inspect and becomes proficient at mechanical troubleshooting to determine repairs needed. Dismantles equipment to gain access to and repairs defective parts using hand tools, power tools and precision measuring and testing devices. Re-assembles and tests equipment ensuring safe and efficient operating condition is restored. Learns to troubleshoot hydraulic, pneumatic and electronic equipment and instrumentation.
- Performs manual labor including cleaning equipment, facilities and grounds as required and properly disposes of waste according to safety and environmental policies. Operates vehicles, mobile equipment and material handling equipment for operational and maintenance purposes.
- Performs facility maintenance and repair and may replace or install light bulbs, fluorescent tubes, damaged glass, windows, doors, partitions, ceiling or floor tiles, door locks, carpet, and/or paint.
- Learns to estimate time and material costs for various projects. May assist in other areas of facility as directed.
Work Environment:
- Spends 100% of the time in operations environment.
- Typically spends 25 – 35% of time exposed to outdoor and sometimes inclement weather.
- Company service vehicles are used as required.
- Travels 1 – 2 times per year for company provided training.
- May be required to travel up to five consecutive days.
- May serve rotational 24-hour emergency on call.
- Possible Work Hazards: May be exposed to possible operations hazards including fumes, dust, toxic and caustic chemicals, noise, rotating machinery, high pressure and hot and cold temperatures, slippery surfaces, water and electrical hazards.
Qualifications
Education/Experience/Background:
- High School Diploma or GED with the ability to read, write and comprehend English (operational, process, safety and quality instructions) and be able to carry out verbal and written instructions.
- Six months to two years of experience in a related position with experience in a similar environment preferred with ability to comprehend specifications, blueprints and manuals.
- Experience using material handling equipment, pressure gauges and precision measuring instruments.
- Experience using power, pneumatic, hydraulic and hand tools and shop tools such as drill press, band saw, bench grinder, torque wrench preferred.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
- Some vocational training and mechanical aptitude preferred, with the ability to read, interpret and record data from meters, gauges, scales, panels, computer consoles and other equipment.
- Must have the ability to diagnose basic and routine process and mechanical problems and take remedial corrective action.
- Must have basic computer skills and have ability to operate programs for process control, the Computer Maintenance Management System, and laboratory/industrial pretreatment QA/QC.
- Must consistently demonstrate the ability to learn and independently perform assigned duties and meet or exceed production and quality goals.
- Must demonstrate ability to work in a team environment and willingness to assume additional or new responsibilities readily.
- Must be able to serve rotational 24-hour emergency on call if required by site.
Required Certification/Licenses/Training:
- Minimum water/wastewater license as required by regulatory agency at site.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license and a safe driving record.
- Employee Orientation, Departmental Operating Procedures, Safety, OSHA and Quality Training.
- HAZWOPER (Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response) Level I and II First Responder Certification if required by site.
- Obtain and maintain minimum water/wastewater operator state certification.
- Must become proficient in the care and use of all site specific, facility required PPE (Personal Protection Equipment), including respirators, gas detectors, confined space equipment, etc.)
- Forklift Certification if required by site.
- Training in operation of mechanical drives, hydraulic pumps and valves, pneumatics, electronics and control systems.
- Obtain HVAC, Electrician, Plumber’s or other trade License if assigned to that area.
- Note: Tech will not perform duties unless properly licensed.
- Training in the use of energy management systems as needed.
- Works toward increasing skills in additional functional areas or in obtaining advanced skills/maintenance certifications.
- May perform more advanced functions as part of training and development.
Physical Requirements:
- Amount of time spent – Standing 25%, Walking 75% for as many as five miles per shift.
- Requires close visual and hearing observation to detect non-conformance and machine malfunction.
- Constantly uses hands to finger, handle or feel and frequently reaches with hands and arms.
- Works in various positions; works on ladders, catwalks, and supports at heights of 50 feet above the ground; and works with hands extended above and below head and body up to 40 minutes using hand tools weighing up to 15 pounds.
- Must be able to lift and carry 50 pounds (occasionally 60 pounds) distances of 10 feet.
- Occasional stooping, bending or kneeling and entering confined spaces.
Additional Information
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.
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
Veolia in North America 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. Veolia helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Veolia has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across North America.
Job Description
Position Purpose:
Provides day-to-day monitoring and basic plant and pump/booster station operations, routine lab tests and basic corrective and preventative maintenance activities.
Primary Duties/Responsibilities:
- Operates equipment manually and through instrumentation panels, computer terminals and programmable logic control units following process control procedures. Monitors and observes operating conditions, records observations and data in shift log. Diagnoses basic operational problems and takes corrective action per procedure.
- Performs routine CLAIR (cleaning, lubrication, adjustment, inspection and minor repair) on machines and related equipment which may include pumps, engines, centrifuges, generators, valves, gates, mixers, conveyors, blowers, dryers, chemical feed, odor control, disinfection equipment, vacuum filters and belt presses. Reports and documents results of work performed and enters into appropriate database. Promptly reports any operational problems with machines or equipment to Lead or Supervisor.
- Collects water, wastewater, industrial waste, groundwater, sludge, residuals and/or gas samples according to schedule. Performs field tests (chemical, physical and biological) in order to pace chemical dosages for process and odor control units. Prepares chemical solutions, monitors supplies and recommends reorder.
- Performs routine lab tests and prepares reports per procedure.
- Performs routine instrument calibration for portable meters including, but not limited to, dissolved oxygen, pH, H2S, percent oxygen, lower explosive limit.
- Learns to inspect and becomes proficient at mechanical troubleshooting to determine repairs needed. Dismantles equipment to gain access to and repairs defective parts using hand tools, power tools and precision measuring and testing devices. Re-assembles and tests equipment ensuring safe and efficient operating condition is restored. Learns to troubleshoot hydraulic, pneumatic and electronic equipment and instrumentation.
- Performs manual labor including cleaning equipment, facilities and grounds as required and properly disposes of waste according to safety and environmental policies. Operates vehicles, mobile equipment and material handling equipment for operational and maintenance purposes.
- Performs facility maintenance and repair and may replace or install light bulbs, fluorescent tubes, damaged glass, windows, doors, partitions, ceiling or floor tiles, door locks, carpet, and/or paint.
- Learns to estimate time and material costs for various projects. May assist in other areas of facility as directed.
Work Environment:
- Spends 100% of the time in operations environment.
- Typically spends 25 – 35% of time exposed to outdoor and sometimes inclement weather.
- Company service vehicles are used as required.
- Travels 1 – 2 times per year for company provided training.
- May be required to travel up to five consecutive days.
- May serve rotational 24-hour emergency on call.
- Possible Work Hazards: May be exposed to possible operations hazards including fumes, dust, toxic and caustic chemicals, noise, rotating machinery, high pressure and hot and cold temperatures, slippery surfaces, water and electrical hazards.
Qualifications
Education/Experience/Background:
- High School Diploma or GED with the ability to read, write and comprehend English (operational, process, safety and quality instructions) and be able to carry out verbal and written instructions.
- Six months to two years of experience in a related position with experience in a similar environment preferred with ability to comprehend specifications, blueprints and manuals.
- Experience using material handling equipment, pressure gauges and precision measuring instruments.
- Experience using power, pneumatic, hydraulic and hand tools and shop tools such as drill press, band saw, bench grinder, torque wrench preferred.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
- Some vocational training and mechanical aptitude preferred, with the ability to read, interpret and record data from meters, gauges, scales, panels, computer consoles and other equipment.
- Must have the ability to diagnose basic and routine process and mechanical problems and take remedial corrective action.
- Must have basic computer skills and have ability to operate programs for process control, the Computer Maintenance Management System, and laboratory/industrial pretreatment QA/QC.
- Must consistently demonstrate the ability to learn and independently perform assigned duties and meet or exceed production and quality goals.
- Must demonstrate ability to work in a team environment and willingness to assume additional or new responsibilities readily.
- Must be able to serve rotational 24-hour emergency on call if required by site.
Required Certification/Licenses/Training:
- Minimum water/wastewater license as required by regulatory agency at site.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license and a safe driving record.
- Employee Orientation, Departmental Operating Procedures, Safety, OSHA and Quality Training.
- HAZWOPER (Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response) Level I and II First Responder Certification if required by site.
- Obtain and maintain minimum water/wastewater operator state certification.
- Must become proficient in the care and use of all site specific, facility required PPE (Personal Protection Equipment), including respirators, gas detectors, confined space equipment, etc.)
- Forklift Certification if required by site.
- Training in operation of mechanical drives, hydraulic pumps and valves, pneumatics, electronics and control systems.
- Obtain HVAC, Electrician, Plumber’s or other trade License if assigned to that area.
- Note: Tech will not perform duties unless properly licensed.
- Training in the use of energy management systems as needed.
- Works toward increasing skills in additional functional areas or in obtaining advanced skills/maintenance certifications.
- May perform more advanced functions as part of training and development.
Physical Requirements:
- Amount of time spent – Standing 25%, Walking 75% for as many as five miles per shift.
- Requires close visual and hearing observation to detect non-conformance and machine malfunction.
- Constantly uses hands to finger, handle or feel and frequently reaches with hands and arms.
- Works in various positions; works on ladders, catwalks, and supports at heights of 50 feet above the ground; and works with hands extended above and below head and body up to 40 minutes using hand tools weighing up to 15 pounds.
- Must be able to lift and carry 50 pounds (occasionally 60 pounds) distances of 10 feet.
- Occasional stooping, bending or kneeling and entering confined spaces.
Additional Information
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.
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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Who's Hiring
- Solar Service Professionals22
- NAES Corporation15
- Veolia12
- Enfinity Global5
- Recurrent Energy5
Top Industries Hiring
- Energy
- Technology & Software
- Construction & Real Estate
- Waste Management & Environmental Services
- Science & Research
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in operations and maintenance technician jobs.
- High school diploma or GED with vocational or technical training in a related trade
- 1-3 years of hands-on experience in building, facility, or industrial maintenance
- EPA 608 certification or equivalent refrigerant handling credential
- Proficiency with CMMS platforms for work order and PM scheduling
- Ability to read technical drawings, schematics, and equipment manuals
- OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 general industry safety certification
Tips for Your Operations and Maintenance Technician Job Search
List every certification you hold
Employers filter hard on certifications for this role. Put HVAC, EPA 608, electrical licenses, and any OSHA credentials in a dedicated section near the top of your resume so a hiring manager spots them immediately.
Quantify your preventive maintenance output
Instead of listing duties, show results: how many assets you managed, how often you ran PM cycles, and whether downtime dropped. Numbers give hiring managers a concrete picture of your capacity and reliability.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists operations and maintenance technician openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings that match your systems experience
An opening at a data center values chiller and UPS experience differently than a manufacturing plant values conveyor and hydraulics. Read each posting carefully and lead your application with the systems they actually run.
Prepare for a hands-on skills assessment
Many employers include a bench test or facility walkthrough before the final interview. Know your diagnostic process cold: how you identify a fault, isolate it, and document the repair. Talk through your reasoning out loud.
Negotiate shift differential and on-call terms
Base pay is only part of the offer. Second and third shifts, rotating weekends, and emergency on-call all carry separate rates in most union and non-union shops. Ask what the differential is before you accept.
Operations and Maintenance Technician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most operations and maintenance technicians?
The companies hiring the most operations and maintenance technicians right now include Solar Service Professionals, NAES Corporation, and Veolia, with the largest share of openings in Arizona, California, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Volume tends to be highest at large facility management contractors, utilities, and industrial manufacturers.
How many operations and maintenance technician jobs are remote?
About 54% of operations and maintenance technician openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most roles. The sub-areas with the highest remote share tend to be technical support, remote monitoring, and documentation-heavy roles within building automation and controls.
How do you become an operations and maintenance technician?
Start by completing a vocational program or apprenticeship in HVAC, electrical systems, industrial maintenance, or a related trade. Earn foundational certifications such as EPA 608 and OSHA 10. Build hands-on experience through entry-level positions, internships, or military technical roles, then add credentials like CMMS software proficiency and equipment-specific training as you advance.
How do you get hired as an operations and maintenance technician with little experience?
Focus on roles that list preferred rather than required experience, particularly in property management, retail facilities, and light manufacturing. Highlight any vocational coursework, trade school projects, or hands-on work completed during training. A clean safety record, a willingness to work varied shifts, and a basic OSHA certification can set you apart from other entry-level candidates.
What does the operations and maintenance technician interview process look like?
Most employers start with a phone screen to confirm your certifications and shift availability, followed by an in-person interview with the facilities manager or maintenance supervisor. Expect scenario-based questions about how you diagnose and prioritize equipment failures. Some employers add a facility tour or a short skills assessment where you walk through a troubleshooting scenario or demonstrate familiarity with common tools.
Where can I find and apply to operations and maintenance technician jobs?
You can find and apply to operations and maintenance technician jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your certifications, systems experience, and preferred location, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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