MAINTENANCE TECHNICAN - SEWER

City of Slidell; Slidell (LA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Slidell is seeking a skilled maintenance worker to perform repairs and routine maintenance on the wastewater collection system and the water distribution, production, and treatment systems. You will work with a variety of equipment and concrete and carpentry tasks.

The role requires the ability to read instructions, operate tools, and carry out heavy manual tasks safely; valid driver's license and high school diploma are required; on-site work with general supervision.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or GED equivalent; and
• Valid driver's license.
• Two (2) years experience in related field and a minimum of six (6) months with City of Slidell in related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Full-time related experience may substitute for required education.

Responsibilities

• Repairs, installs, constructs or removes sewer and water lines, shelves, doors, and windows, or machines such as water pumps.
• Operates and performs minor repairs on trucks, tractors, power mowers, and other equipment.
• May remove and replace water meters.
• May repair and maintain sub-surface drainage systems, culverts, and catch basins.
• May perform forming, pouring, finishing, or removing concrete.
• May perform scheduled services on equipment.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment.

Skills

Equipment operation

Manual labor

Safety awareness

Written/verbal communication

Ability to follow instructions

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Backhoe

Dump truck

Jetters

Saws

Power tools

Job description

General Purpose:

Semi-skilled to skilled work in repair and the maintenance of grounds, underground lines, and equipment including: vehicles and equipment; concrete; carpentry work; the wastewater collection system; or the water distribution, production, and treatment system.

Supervision Received:

General Supervision

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

1. Repairs, installs, constructs or removes: sewer, and water lines; shelves, doors, and windows; or machines of various kinds such as water pumps.
2. Operates and performs minor repairs on trucks, tractors, power mowers, and other equipment.
3. May remove and replace water meters.
4. May repair, and maintain sub-surface drainage systems, culverts, and catch basins.
5. May perform the forming, pouring, finishing, or removing of concrete.
6. May perform scheduled services on equipment.
7. Maintains a clean and safe work environment.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities:

Assists with any other job related duties as assigned.

Desired Minimum Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

1. High school graduation or GED (General Education Diploma) equivalent; and
2. Valid drivers license.
3. Two (2) years experience in related field and a minimum of six (6) months of experience with the City of Slidell in related field or,
4. Any equivalent combination of higher education and experience. Full-time related experience may be substituted, year for year, for the required education.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

1. Ability to operate simple shop equipment and hand tools.
2. Ability to understand and follow oral or written instructions; Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; Ability to observe proper safety precautions; Ability to establish effective working relationships with other employees, supervisors, and the public; Ability to perform heavy manual tasks under varying conditions; Ability to work from construction specifications; Ability to perform as a Department of Labor and Industries competent person on excavation sites.
3. Skilled in operation of listed tools and equipment.
4. Ability to record and maintain accurate written daily work reports.

Special Requirements:

May be required to obtain a DHH Class IV State Certification within one (1) year of promotion.

Tools and Equipment Used:

Motorized vehicles and equipment, including rubber tire backhoe, back-hoe, dump truck, pickup truck, utility truck, street sweeper, jetter/inductor truck, street roller, manlift, tamper, plate compactor, saws, pumps, aeroil propane kettle, compressors, sanders, generators, common hand and power tools, shovels, wrenches, detection devices, mobile radio, phone, mini excavator.

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee will be subject to loud noise levels. The employee will frequently be exposed to fumes and airborne particles. The employee will occasionally deal with toxic and/or caustic chemicals. The employee will deal with electricity and possible exposure to shock.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.