Maintenance Specialist I
About The Position
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. 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.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Valid State Vehicle Operator's License with class applicable to assigned position.
- 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 (for Field Operations assignment).
Responsibilities
- Perform water treatment/distribution and wastewater treatment/collection system maintenance, repairs, and construction.
- Operate hand and power tools.
- Operate vehicles.
- Handle materials.
- Operate communication devices (radio, mobile phone).
- Perform general housekeeping of buildings and work areas.
- Flush fire hydrants and sample stations.
- Collect source water and potable water samples.
- Perform minor vehicle maintenance.
- Perform preventive maintenance on light equipment.
- Secure work areas with safety cones and barricades.
- Comply with all applicable safety rules and policies.
- Use proper hand signals.
- Perform landscaping and site restoration.
- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on water meters, meter boxes, and sampling stations.
- Be on call 24/7.
- Train new team members on safe work practices.
- Attend required safety, job-related, and certification training classes.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
