*Maintenance Worker, Sr., Water Production *Annual Salary: $26,332.80 Grade: 15 (Employees: Refer to Civil Service Rule VI.3.1 and VI.17 for promotional rate) Appointment to a position in the classified service shall be at the minimum of the corresponding pay range unless otherwise approved. **Benefits Offered: 23.09% employer retirement contribution; sick and vacation leave; health, dental, vision, and supplemental insurances offered.

Examination is announced to establish an employment list to fill vacancies in the Water Department and future vacancies as they occur.

**Kind of Work The purpose of this classification is to perform semi-skilled to skilled work functions associated with construction, maintenance, landscaping, and grounds-keeping of city infrastructure, utilities, facilities, and property. Positions in the Wastewater Department are subject to 24 hour call.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:**

• High school diploma or GED preferred; supplemented by two (2) years of experience in construction and maintenance of public infrastructure, utilities, facilities, and property; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Will be required to obtain a valid State of Louisiana driver's license at time of appointment and maintain throughout employment for this classification.
• May be required to obtain Flagging certification.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Electric Distribution Department must obtain and maintain a valid Louisiana Class B commercial driver's license within six (6) months of employment.
• Maintenance of Public Buildings Department must obtain and maintain a valid Louisiana Class D driver's license within one (1) month of employment.
• Wastewater Department must obtain and maintain a valid Louisiana Class D driver's license within one (1) month of employment and may be required to obtain and maintain a valid Louisiana Class A or B commercial driver's license. Prefers a valid Wastewater Collection Class I Certification.
• Water Department must obtain and maintain a valid Louisiana Class D driver's license within one month of employment and prefers a valid Water Production/Treatment or Distribution Class I Certification.
• Gas Department must obtain certifications as required by the Office of Pipeline Safety within six (6) months of hire.
• Utility Services Department must obtain and maintain a valid Louisiana Class D driver's license within one (1) months of employment.
• Streets Department must obtain and maintain a valid Louisiana Class D driver's license within one (1) month of employment.

* *Work Hours **40 hour work week, 5 days a week to include duty week every 4 weeks including weekends

**Kind of Examination This examination may con