Q&A With Veolia North America Employees
Our employees are encouraged to volunteer in the communities where they live and work; they spend time educating future problem-solvers on how science, technology, engineering and math impact the environment; and they implement changes at the sites they operate to foster biodiversity. At Veolia North America, we take our jobs as sustainability professionals seriously, and take every measure to amplify its impact.
How employees describe working at Veolia North America
is very good company to work for
Leadership keeps changing and kept the employees in chaos
I enjoyed that I received a job offer. I was too good to be working with the Veolia Clowns
Learning new things and being challenged
13 years engineering and proposals
Q&A With Veolia North America Employees
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Does Veolia North America drug test or do a background check?
does veolia randomly drug test? I do like to smoke weed but quit 90 days ago
Yes, upon hiring.
What interview questions does Veolia North America ask?
What do you know about the project?
Standard interview questions about background and experience.
What part of Veolia North America's business is growing fastest? What part is having difficulties?
Not sure who's growing faster. Veolia does not fully understanding the state (CA) required certification program and competitive pay.
Energy services and water consulting are the fastest growing part of Veolia North America.
How's the vacation policy at Veolia North America?
Average, vacation times increases with time with Veolia.
10 Days Vacation, 5 Days Floating, 5 Days Sick. Accumulate more depending on years at company.
How's the work life balance at Veolia North America?
Our project manager has worked to alleviate unnecessary alarms even if at times our budget took a hit.
Average. The Energy Leaders have taken over and they are not the best people to deal with. Very much an east coast mentality
What's the vibe like in the Operations dept at Veolia North America? How many hours are you working?
Operations dept is always in a good mood. they work 40 hour work weeks.
What's the Operations team like at Veolia North America?
The operations team is very motivated and takes pride in job.
How's the leadership on the Operations team at Veolia North America?
They make themselves available.
What should I wear for an interview at Veolia North America?
Dress shirt and khakis.
Who did you meet with during your interview? And how long did it take to hear back from Veolia North America?
Project manager and took about 2 weeks.
What does the ideal candidate in the Operations department look like at Veolia North America?
Someone who has required certification and some mechanical background.
In your opinion, what are the most common interview questions that Veolia North America asks?
What do you know about Veolia?
What Operations department questions did Veolia North America ask during your job interview?
What experience do you have in operations and describe.
How helpful was your Operations team when you were first hired at Veolia North America?
Started from the ground up.
What's the work from home policy like at Veolia North America?
Salary employees are able to work from home, which is great. Oncall operators have remote access to facility to minimize call out.
How does Veolia North America measure success and growth in the Operations department?
Annual objection plan.
What skills do you need to be successful in the Operations department at Veolia North America?
A combination of Operations and Maintenance and a good work ethic.
How are layoffs handled in the Operations department at Veolia North America?
We are always staffed at a minimum, layoffs don't occur. People usually leave due to higher pay at nearby projects.
How are the career growth opportunities on the Operations team at Veolia North America?
No career ladders that are explained. It's up to individual project.
What perk or benefit should Veolia North America have?
Training for specific skill. In remote location talent is hard to hire, due to both lack of people and pay. Veolia could invest in increasing employees skil, certification, electrical, pump maintenance and managerial skills.
How often do promotions happen at Veolia North America?
Only when a position opens up. No clear succession ladder program or out line.
What is the best advice you could give someone during their first month at Veolia North America?
Learn quickly and always work safely!
What is the daily attire at Veolia North America?
Company supplied uniform and work boots. Very professional.
What are company outings like at Veolia North America?
Our project managers frowns upon this.
What is Veolia North America's policy towards pets in the workplace?
Our project is a city owned facility, NO Pets Allowed.




