Maintenance Specialist III (Utility Locator) Salary $3,867.07 - $5,019.73 Monthly
Location: Greenwood Road, LA Job Type: Full Time Job Number: 2601839 Department: W & S - Water & Sewerage-NW Division WS Ops - Field Operations-NW Opening Date: 01/23/2026 Closing Date: 1/30/2026 12:00 PM Central
Job Description
This is a senior-level position in the Field Operations Division. Duties will include operating heavy equipment, such as backhoes, front end loaders, etc. and driving trucks/vans to 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 supervisors 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.
Meter Shop Assignment
In this capacity, employee will drive the vans to transport meter readers to and from their assigned cycle and route. Employee will assist the supervisor as required for the planning of daily activities, loading and unloading of equipment and materials and other duties as required. This employee will supervise the meter readers assigned to them and may be required to read meters using a hand held processor. This will include quality control for accurate and consistent reading of meters.
Plants/Sewer Lift Assignment
This employee will lead and direct work teams; plan for construction projects; prepare plans for future facility needs; implements improved operational and mechanical procedures. May perform or oversee the performance of the following duties: troubleshoots operational and mechanical issues; performs preventive maintenance on all assigned equipment; performs reactive maintenance as required; picks up equipment parts from vendors; installs, repairs or replaces functional parts and components; routinely inspects plant equipment and facilities; washes down and cleans out basins as required; adds grease and oil to pumps; replaces air filters; operates radio; completes work orders and basic forms; performs and maintains housekeeping standards; understands basic electrical safety; operates forklift, weed-eater, and tractor/bush hog; repairs fences and wooden structures.
Responsibilities
All Maintenance Specialist IIIs 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 all safety 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
Normal Promotion Path
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.
Benefits
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.
Application Information
What is your highest level of education in mechanical, electrical, or welding? Less than a high school diploma or GED High School diploma or GED Associates degree Bachelors degree or higher
Do you have a valid state vehicle operators license? (You must submit proof at time of hire) No Yes
How many years as a Maintenance Specialist II or in industrial/environmental operations and/or maintenance do you have? No experience Less than 4 years of experience At least 4 years but less than 6 years of experience At least 6 years but less than 8 years of experience 8 or more years of experience
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