Maintenance Specialist I

Duties

Employee will perform water treatment/distribution and wastewater treatment/collection system maintenance, repairs, and construction as required. Work may include hand and power tool operation; vehicle operation; material handling; operation of radio, mobile phone and other means of communication; general housekeeping of buildings and work areas; flushing of fire hydrants and sample stations; collection of source water and potable water samples; minor vehicle maintenance; preventive maintenance on light equipment; securing of work area with safety cones, barricades, etc.; compliance with all applicable safety rules and policies; use of proper hand signals; performance of landscaping and site restoration; performance of preventive and corrective maintenance on water meters and meter boxes, and sampling stations.

Requirements

• Subject to be on call 24/7.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.
• Maintains job safety standards (personal protection equipment, etc.).
• Complies with City of Shreveport vehicle safety rules.
• Trains new team members on safe work practices.
• Regularly attends required safety, job related, and certification training classes as required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Valid State Vehicle Operator's License with class applicable to assigned position.
• Field Operations assignment - Hold or be able to obtain Class 1 Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection Certificates issued by the State of Louisiana, Dept. of Health and Hospitals within 3 years.

Physical Requirements

• Position requires moderate to extensive stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions, along with some combination of climbing and balancing.
• Position requires abilities to consistently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, 50 pounds frequently, and 100 pounds occasionally.

Work Environment

• Work is performed outdoors with exposure to noise, dirt, grease, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, fumes, animals, insects, chemicals, treated/untreated sewer, treated/untreated water, inclement weather, and machinery with moving parts requiring use of protective devices.

Benefits

• The City of Shreveport offers many benefits including vacation and sick leave, health, dental and vision insurance, 10 paid holidays per calendar year and long term disability.