Maintenance Specialist I

Maintenance Specialist I City of Shreveport - 3.7 Shreveport, LA Job Details Full-time $16.30 - $25.29 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications Water utility distribution Landscape maintenance Safety training program participation as safety practice Phone communication Outdoor work Safety regulations Restoration Reactive equipment maintenance Personal protective equipment (PPE) adherence Radio communication systems Company vehicle operation Sanitary sewers Meter maintenance Team training Water treatment equipment operation Water treatment equipment repair Safety equipment Power tools Environmental field sampling Construction Materials handling Clean workspace maintenance Traffic control for work zones Safety standard operating procedures Preventive machine maintenance Hand tools Entry level Full Job Description

EXAMPLE OF 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. 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.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Normal Promotion Path from this

Class:

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

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.