Maintenance Specialist III

City of Shreveport•Greenwood Road, LA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a senior-level position in the Field Operations Division. The Field Operations assignment will operate heavy equipment, such as backhoes, front end loaders, etc., and will drive trucks/vans to transport crews and haul equipment to work sites. The employee will supervise work crews at all sites and will be responsible for ensuring that heavy equipment is properly maintained and serviced. In this capacity, the employee will assist the supervisor as required and will oversee the zone in the supervisor's absence. The employee will supervise and plan workloads for wash truck, dump truck, and hydrant inspection personnel, flushing crews, provide training on proper maintenance and repair of sewer and water mains, hydrants, manholes, etc.; investigate system problems and develop corrective actions; oversee the valving down and tapping of water and force mains in the zone; oversee the installation of valves, hydrants, air relief valves, fittings, and other appurtenances. All Maintenance Specialist III's will be able to perform any of the tasks required of a Maintenance Specialist I or II employee and may be called upon to do so if required. Requisitions parts and supplies. Ensures that work teams observe all safety requirements. Completes or assists in documenting work orders, basic forms, and employee evaluations. Interacts with customers. Responsible for maintenance of buildings and grounds. Responsible for fueling rental pumps. Responsible for maintaining inventory of assigned tools & equipment, as well as proper operation, care, and security of assigned items for performing work assigned and reporting needed repairs and loss of equipment and tools. Demonstrates knowledge and use of computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) and related documentation procedures. Initiates work orders. 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. Subject to be on call 24/7. Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED.
Valid State Vehicle Operator's License with class applicable to assigned position.
Associates Degree or two year vocational degree from an accredited college in mechanical, electrical, or welding.
Two years of experience in operations and/or maintenance OR four (4) or more years experience as a Maintenance Specialist II or in industrial/environmental operations and/or maintenance, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Demonstrated proficiency in the operation of heavy equipment, including backhoes and front end loaders.
Hold or be able to obtain Class 3 Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection Certificates issued by the State of Louisiana, Dept. of Health and Hospitals within 3 years.

Responsibilities

Operate heavy equipment, such as backhoes and front end loaders.
Drive trucks/vans to transport crews and haul equipment to work sites.
Supervise work crews at all sites.
Ensure heavy equipment is properly maintained and serviced.
Assist the supervisor as required and oversee the zone in the supervisor's absence.
Supervise and plan workloads for wash truck, dump truck, and hydrant inspection personnel, and flushing crews.
Provide training on proper maintenance and repair of sewer and water mains, hydrants, manholes, etc.
Investigate system problems and develop corrective actions.
Oversee the valving down and tapping of water and force mains in the zone.
Oversee the installation of valves, hydrants, air relief valves, fittings, and other appurtenances.
Perform tasks required of a Maintenance Specialist I or II employee.
Requisition parts and supplies.
Ensure work teams observe all safety requirements.
Complete or assist in documenting work orders, basic forms, and employee evaluations.
Interact with customers.
Responsible for maintenance of buildings and grounds.
Responsible for fueling rental pumps.
Responsible for maintaining inventory of assigned tools & equipment, as well as proper operation, care, and security of assigned items.
Report needed repairs and loss of equipment and tools.
Demonstrate knowledge and use of computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) and related documentation procedures.
Initiate work orders.
Maintain job safety standards (personal protection equipment, etc.).
Comply with City of Shreveport vehicle safety rules.
Train new team members on safe work practices.
Regularly attend required safety, job-related, and certification training classes.
Be on call 24/7.
Perform other duties as assigned or required.