UTILITY MAINTENANCE SPECIALIST 3 – LINE MAINTENANCE/LINE REPAIR

St. Tammany Parish Government; Saint Tammany (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Tammany Parish Government seeks a Utility Maintenance Specialist 3 – Line Maintenance/Line Repair to support wastewater and water infrastructure, including sewer lines, lift stations, and water distribution systems.

Duties include maintaining, repairing, and installing lines and pumps, reading meters, operating heavy equipment, and being on-call for nights and weekends. Requires a high school diploma or GED, 3+ years of utility maintenance, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED plus 3+ years in utility maintenance.
• Valid Driver’s License required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintenance, construction, repair, and installation of sewer and water infrastructure.
• Operate equipment (backhoe, trucks, tractors) and ensure proper servicing of tools.
• Read meters and complete Work Orders.
• Be on-call during nights and weekends and work additional hours during emergencies.
• Attend to regular attendance and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Meter reading

On-call readiness

Heavy equipment operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Backhoe operation

Job description

UTILITY MAINTENANCE SPECIALIST 3 – LINE MAINTENANCE/LINE REPAIR

Title: Utility Maintenance Specialist 3 – Line Maintenance/Line Repair

Department: Utilities

Reports To: Supervisor 1

Pay Plan: 80hrs per pay period

Type: Full Time

FLSA: Non Exempt

Emergency Classification: Class I

Summary:Under the direction of their assigned Supervisor. The Line Maintenance/Line Repair Specialist will assist in the maintenance, construction, repair, and installation of wastewater treatment plants, sewer collection lines, lift stations, water distribution systems, well pumps, and all other sewer and water infrastructure.

Essential Job Functions: Essential duties are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills. They are intended to be accurate summaries of what the job classification involves and what is required to perform it. The omission of specific statements or duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

• Assist in the maintenance, construction, repair, and installation of sewer collection lines, lift stations, water distribution systems, pull and maintain well pumps, and all other sewer and water infrastructure; example tasks include:
  • Reading Meters, turning meters on / off and completing Work Orders.
  • Assist in Locating Dept. of Utilities infrastructure- Water mains, Sewer Gravity lines, Sewer Force Mains, Valves, Manholes, and Water Meters
  • Inspecting infrastructure - Water mains, Sewer Gravity, Sewer Force Mains, Valves, Manholes, Water Meters, and Fire Hydrants
  • Repairs to infrastructure - Water mains, Sewer Gravity, Sewer Force Mains, Valves, Manholes, Water Meters, and Fire Hydrants
  • Troubleshooting infrastructure - Water mains, Sewer Gravity, Sewer Force Mains, Valves, Manholes, Water Meters, and Fire Hydrants
  • Installation of Water mains, Sewer Gravity, Sewer Force Mains, Valves, Manholes, Water Meters, and Fire Hydrants
• Operate equipment, backhoe, trucks and tractors
• Check to ensure that equipment is properly serviced and in good working order
• Shall be available to work additional hours as required in emergency situations
• This position is required to be on-call during nights and weekends
• Regular, consistent attendance is required
• Any other duties as assigned

Competencies: Must have general knowledge of how wastewater treatment plants, sewage collection, water wells, and water distribution systems work. Must be able to determine the best method of repair and assemble the applicable parts and fittings to accomplish the repair. Must have a general knowledge of the rules and regulations governing utility locating and digging in right of ways. Must be able to read, understand, and communicate job related material.

Work Environment: The incumbent typically performs in an outdoor environment. This includes construction sites, open and empty land, wooded areas, both urban and rural roads and drainage, muddy areas, swampy areas, hot, humid, cold, and wed conditions that are consistent with outdoor projects. The incumbent may also be exposed to wildlife and bugs in the environment. This position may include work performed in an office environment for training, plan reviews, meetings, and project preparation and progress reviews.

Physical Demands: Heavy work. Heavy work involves lifting no more than 100 pounds at a time with frequent lifting, lowering, pulling, pushing and carrying of objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Must be able to bend, stoop, kneel and climb in order to complete various job duties. Must be able to stand, sit and walk for extended periods, sometimes on uneven or rough terrain in various weather conditions. If someone can do heavy work, we determine that he or she can also do medium, light, and sedentary work.

Required Education/Qualifications : A high school diploma or equivalent GED and minimum of three years of experience in utility maintenance required. Must have valid Driver’s License.

DISCLAIMERIf selected for a position with St. Tammany Parish Government, applicants are required to successfully complete a drug screen, physical and background check prior to employment. Failure to complete any requirement, may result in a rescinded offer.

St. Tammany Parish Government is an EOE/M/F/Disability/Veteran