Maintenance Specialist III

City of Shreveport; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and sick leave

Health, dental and vision insurance

10 paid holidays per year

Long term disability

Job summary

The City of Shreveport is seeking a Senior Field Operations professional to supervise crews, operate heavy equipment, and ensure equipment maintenance. The role involves coordinating wash and hydrant teams, managing safety, and maintaining records in the CMMS.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, plus vocational/mechanical certifications as available, and experience with heavy machinery. The position supports a benefits package and requires on-site work in the Field Operations

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; related certificates preferred.
• Experience operating heavy equipment (backhoes, front-end loaders) required or demonstrated.
• Certificate in water distribution or wastewater collection within 3 years is valued.

Responsibilities

• Supervise work crews at multiple sites and manage workloads.
• Oversee maintenance and servicing of heavy equipment and tools.
• Initiate work orders and update CMMS documentation; ensure safety compliance.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's degree or two-year vocational degree in mechanical, electrical, or welding

Class 3 Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection Certificates

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Class Title

This is a senior-level position in the Field Operations Division.

Duties

Field Operations assignment will operate heavy equipment, such as backhoes, front end loaders, etc. and will drive the trucks/vans which will transport crews and haul equipment to work sites. Employee will supervise the work crews at all sites and will be responsible for ensuring that heavy equipment is properly maintained and serviced. In this capacity, employee will assist the supervisor as required and will oversee the zone in the supervisor's absence. 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 allsafety requirements. Completes or assist 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.2). Valid State Vehicle Operator's License with class applicable to assigned position.
• Associate's degree or two-year vocational degree from an accredited college in mechanical, electrical, or welding and two years of experience in operations and/or maintenance or four
• or more years' experience as a Maintenance Specialist II or in industrial/environmental operations and/or maintenance, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Field Operations assignment - 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.

Normal Promotion Path from this Class: Supervisor 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 and/or indoors with exposure to noise, dirt, grease, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, fumes, animals, insects, chemicals, treated/untreated sewer, treated/untreated water, inclement weather, machinery with moving parts requiring use of protective devices and computer screens.

• 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

What is your level of education in mechanical, electrical, or welding

• I have a High School Diploma or GED
• I have an Associate's Degree or two-year vocational degree from an accredited college in mechanical, electrical, or welding
• Less than a High School Diploma or GED

02

Do you possess a valid State Vehicle Operator's License?

• No
• Yes

03

How many years of experience as a Maintenance Specialist II or in industrial/environmental operations and/or maintenance do you have?

• No experience
• Less than 2 years of experience in0
• At least 2 years but less than 4 years of experience
• At least 4 years but less than 6 years of experience
• 6 or more years of experience

04

Please list the name of the company where you obtained this experience and the duties that you performed? Please provide dates of employment. Please do not put "See Resume" (If there is more than one company, please list each separately). Company: Duties: Dates:

• Required Question