MAINTENANCE TECHNICAN - SEWER




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.

Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location : SEWER

Posting Start : 10/27/2026

Posting End : 12/31/9999

MINIMUM HOURLY RATE: $26,218.08