Pipe Layer, Water Distribution

Pipe Layer, Water Distribution Employees and Public Annual Salary Range: $36,385.75 - $45,493.03 Grade: 17 The City of Alexandria is seeking professional individuals to begin a career in government Water Distribution Department, located in the heart of Central Louisiana to perform skilled labor of a physically demanding nature, in the construction, maintenance and repair of water, wastewater, or gas distribution system. Positions in the Gas and Wastewater Departments are subject to 24-hour call. Duties and Responsibilities: Digs holes, lines, trenches, and ditches using the necessary tools and equipment, for preparing the site for the laying of pipes. Prepares pipe for installation; threads and cuts pipe to required specifications. Constructs, maintains, and repairs existing gas utility system, lift systems, and manholes using methods approved by the department. Operates or uses various equipment, power tools, hand tools, and supplies in order to complete work assignments; operates and maintains, mini excavator, pipe cut-off saw, probe rod, pipes and fittings, shovels, etc. Minimum Qualifications: High School diploma or GED; supplemented by two (2) years' experience in the construction, repair, and/or maintenance of pipelines, preferably in a utility system; 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. Must be able to obtain a valid State of Louisiana Class D driver's license within one month of hire. NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Water Department prefers a valid Water Distribution Class II Certification. Work Schedule: 40 hrs per week to include duty week every 4 weeks, including weekends and holidays Applicants must supply complete and accurate information concerning their previous training and experience including a detailed description of their work experience, the names and addresses of all previous employers and the dates of employment. The information is subject to verification. Examination may consist of a written test, a rating of training and experience, a performance test or any combination thereof deemed necessary to adequately screen and rank applicants. Examination notices will be sent out via email with a testing date, time, and location if applicable. ** If you prefer to receive text messages regarding your application update, please include a current cell phone number on your application.** Must include copies of driver's license, diploma, GED, DD214, degree, etc. with application for consideration.