Veolia Environnement SA
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Mechanical Technician (6am-2:45pm)

Pay
$20 – $23 per hour
Location
Norfolk, VA
Listed
5 days ago

Job Summary

Responsible for assisting in the fabrication of various components and/or whole parts to support the production and manufacturing of specialized water treatment equipment and associated systems. This position requires forklift operation, scissor lifts, drill presses, belt sanders, band saws, bench grinders and ironworkers.

Assists in fabricating and manufacturing various components of specialized equipment used in industrial water treatment applications Proper and safe use of drill presses, belt sanders, band saws, bench grinders, ironworkers, and other specialized equipment to fabricate parts and water treatment systems. Pipe-fit various materials such as PVC, CPVC, fiberglass, and stainless steel.

Practice good safety procedures in order to keep self and others injury free. Follow good housekeeping practices by keeping fabrication and tool storage area neat and clean as well as timely cleanup of work area after each job is completed, Perform confined space entry in small tanks with 14x18" manways. Maintain records and reports as required.

Key Characteristics

  • Ability to assemble PVC and fabricated metal piping spools per applicable quality and EHS standards.
  • Ability to work from engineering drawings and understand engineering and quality specifications.
  • Ability to participate as key member of an assembly team.

The job description is not designed to capture all the employee's responsibilities but is intended to capture essential functions of the role. Responsibilities may change over time and may be assigned at any time.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Follows all EHS rules and produces quality work.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in the assembly of PVC and fabricated metal piping spools in strict accordance with established quality and Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) standards.
  • Demonstrates the proficiency to interpret complex engineering drawings and adhere to rigorous engineering and quality specifications.
  • Reads and understands shop orders and bill of materials.
  • Assembles water treatment equipment from drawings as a member of a team.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Demonstrated mechanical aptitude.
  • Work as a member of a team and independently.
  • Desire to advance to higher level mechanical technician roles
  • Basic mathematics skills.

Education & Experience

Required

  • High School Diploma/GED
  • Preferred (if applicable):
  • Experience working in mechanical trades such as auto repair, HVAC, plumbing, etc.
  • Trade school certificate in mechanical trade.

Working Conditions

  • Must be able to perform work with appropriate PPE for work (safety toed shoes, safety glasses, bump cap/hard hat, etc.)
  • Majority of day will be spent standing with some bending and fine motor work appropriate for work in a fabrication shop.
  • Ability to operate power tools such as drills, grinders, and saws.
  • Some sitting and computer work is required.
  • Some unassisted lifting up to 50 lbs. is required - nearly all heavy parts movement assisted with cranes/hoists and pallet jacks.

Additional Information

To ensure transparency and compliance with employment laws, we provide the following details regarding this position:

Compensation

  • The compensation range is tied to the market for similarly bench-marked roles. The range is not an absolute, but a guide, and offers will be based on the individual candidate's knowledge, skills, experience and market conditions, as well as internal peer equity. Depending upon all the preceding considerations for the final selected individual candidate, the offer may be lower or higher than the stated range: $20 - $23

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Disclosure

  • We do not use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position.

Vacancy Status

  • This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Veolia does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiting firms. All vendors must have a current and fully executed MSA on file before submitting candidates. Any unsolicited resumes and candidate profiles will be deemed the property of the company and no fee will be due.

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.

Why Veolia?

  • Join a company that values Responsibility, Solidarity, Innovation, Customer Focus, and Respect.
  • Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Starting Day 1!
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Holidays
  • Parental Leave
  • 401(k) Plan - 3% default contribution plus matching!
  • Flexible Spending & Health Saving Accounts
  • AD&D Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Tuition Reimbursement

About the Company

Veolia Group is a global leader in environmental services, operating across all five continents with nearly 218,000 employees. Specializing in water, energy, and waste management, Veolia Group designs and implements innovative solutions for decarbonization, depollution, and resource regeneration, supporting communities and industries in their ecological transformation.

Within this framework, Veolia's Water Technology Business brings together a dedicated team of experienced professionals committed to tackling the world's most complex challenges related to water scarcity, quality, productivity, and energy. Together, we pursue a shared mission to create a more sustainable future.

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From Veolia Environnement SA's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 4, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.

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