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Salary $2,742.13

• $4,255.33 Monthly Location Greenwood Road, LA Job Type Full Time Job Number 2601835 Department W & S
• Water & Sewerage-NW Division WS Ops
• Field Operations-NW Opening Date 05/01/2026 Closing Date 5/8/2026 12:00 PM Central 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. Minimum Qualifications 1). High School Diploma or GED. 2). Valid State Vehicle Operator's License with class applicable to assigned position. 3). Field Operations assignment

• 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. . 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. 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. 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.