Water & Sewer Line Maintenance Tech II

St. Tammany Parish Government; Saint Tammany (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Tammany Parish Government in Louisiana seeks a Utility Maintenance Specialist 2 to assist in maintaining, repairing, and installing wastewater and water infrastructure, including treatment plants, sewer lines, lift stations, and well pumps.

Under supervision, you will operate heavy equipment, read meters, complete work orders, and be on-call for emergencies; requires physical endurance and willingness to work outdoors in varied conditions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred; experience in utility maintenance.
• Must have a valid Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the maintenance, construction, repair, and installation of wastewater treatment plants, sewer collection lines, lift stations, water distribution systems, pull and maintain well pumps, and all other sewer and water infrastructure.
• Assist in locating water & sewer infrastructure such as water mains, sewer gravity lines, sewer force mains, valves, manholes, water meters, etc.
• Inspecting water & sewer infrastructure
• Performing repairs to water & sewer infrastructure: water mains, sewer gravity, sewer force mains, valves, manholes, water meters, fire hydrants
• Troubleshooting water & sewer infrastructure issues
• Installation of water mains, sewer gravity, sewer force mains, valves, manholes, water meters, and fire hydrants
• Reading meters and completing work orders.
• Operate equipment such as 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

Skills

Utility maintenance knowledge

Driver's license

Read/understand job materials

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

St. Tammany Parish Government in Louisiana seeks a Utility Maintenance Specialist 2 to assist in maintaining, repairing, and installing wastewater and water infrastructure, including treatment plants, sewer lines, lift stations, and well pumps.

Under supervision, you will operate heavy equipment, read meters, complete work orders, and be on-call for emergencies; requires physical endurance and willingness to work outdoors in varied conditions.