Utility Worker (Maintenance)

Utility Worker (Maintenance) City of Bossier City - 3.5 Bossier City, LA Job Details 1 day ago Qualifications Equipment repair Safety regulations Basic math High school diploma or GED Equipment maintenance Mechanical systems repair Full Job Description

REPORTS TO

Foreman FLSA Status:

Non Exempt/Hourly/Classified SUMMARY:

Under general supervision, assists in the maintenance and repair of the water distribution wastewater collection system within the Maintenance Division.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Assists in the maintenance and repair of the water distribution system; which includes water meters, water service lines, water mains, water valves, and fire hydrants. Assists in the cleaning, maintenance, and repair of the sewer collection system; which includes sewer mains, sewer service lines, and manholes. Shall have a working knowledge of tools and equipment to be used to perform the assigned work activities. Shall have specific knowledge of the equipment, methods, and tools required to clean, maintenance, and repair sewer collection and water distribution systems. Shall have an understanding of ethical principles and practices. Shall have thorough knowledge of safety requirements. Respond to emergency situations involving adverse impacts to the water distribution system or wastewater collection system. Assists with the inspection of work in progress, investigates complaints, and provides input related to corrective actions. Implements approved work, training, and safety programs. Shall be required to be on 24-hour call on a rotating basis. Must be able to work independently and as part of a team. Shall perform all other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities. However, employee is subject to perform their duties while working with work-release inmates.

QUALIFICATIONS

High School diploma or General Equivalency Degree (GED). Shall have knowledge of basic mathematics; ability to keep detailed records; work with mechanical tools, gauges, and valves. Shall have the ability to work with instrumentation, laboratory equipment, chemicals, valves and mechanical equipment. Shall have knowledge of machines and tools including their use, repair, and maintenance. Shall determine when and what kind of maintenance is needed and be able to repair machines, structures, or systems using the proper tools. Shall have the ability to comprehend the functional nature of machines. Shall have the ability to read and interpret documents, regulatory-related requirements, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, etc. Reasoning abilities shall include the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, verbal or diagram form.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

This position requires the use of a city owned vehicle while conducting city business. The employee must be physically capable of operating the vehicle safely and must possess a valid driver's license. T his employee shall possess a valid Class "A or B" Commercial Driver's License and be experienced in operating commercial construction equipment including excavation and hauling vehicles within three (3) years from date of hire.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand for a long period of time; bend, stoop, climb steps or stairs, and move around work area. Must have the ability to use hands and fingers to handle or feel and reach with arms. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places. The employee is also exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, outside weather conditions, and fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

Regularly use/wear safety glasses, hard hat, ear plugs, gloves, LOTO lock, and steel-toed boots. Additional Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required may include a face shield, fall protection devises, respirators, safety belts, etc. This is a security and safety sensitive position. EEOC Workplace — Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace Job Details Category Utilities Posted May 13, 2026 Closing Open Until Filled