Maintenance Specialist II

Duties

Field Operations assignment will interpret distribution and collection system maps to locate sewer lines, water lines, valves and hydrants, and pump and lift stations. Work may include the operation of the following: wash unit, large dump truck, hydro-vac, tapping machines, water cutter, mini-dump truck and/or TV truck. Reads basic schematic drawings. Vacuums and washes mains. Inspects and performs flow/pressure tests on fire hydrants.

Troubleshoots and performs quality checks for finished work. Completes work orders and basic forms. Requisition s parts and supplies. Interacts with customers. May exercise some supervisory functions. Performance of preventive and corrective maintenance on water meters and meter boxes. Work may include installation, exchange, reading, and/or repairing transmitters on water meters using hand held reading processors and updating work orders using laptop workbooks.

May be required to read meters using a hand held processor.

All Maintenance Specialist II's will be able to perform any task required of a Maintenance Specialist I employee and may be called upon to do so as 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. Subject to be on call 24/7. Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Valid State Vehicle Operator's License with class applicable to assigned position.
• Three years experience as a Maintenance Specialist I or related field.
• Field Operations assignment - Hold or be able to obtain Class 2 Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection Certificates issued by the State of Louisiana, Dept. of Health and Hospitals within 3 years.

Normal Promotion Path From This Class

Maintenance Specialist III or any higher class for which eligible and qualified

Physical Requirements

Position may require 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; may be subject to sitting for prolonged periods of time at a keyboard or workstation. 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.

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.

01 Do you have a High School Diploma or GED?

• Yes
• No

02 Do you have a valid state vehicle operator's license? (You must submit proof at time of hire)

• No
• Yes

03 How many years experience as a Maintenance Specialist I or related field do you have?

• No experience
• Less than 3 years of experience
• At least 3 years but less than 5 years of experience
• At least 5 years but less than 7 years of experience
• 7 or more years of experience

04 Please list the name of the company where you obtained this experience and the duties that you performed? (If there is more than one company, please list each separately). Please provide the company name, the duties you performed and the dates of employment in your response Company:
Duties:
Dates:

• Required Question