Trades Worker, Electric Distribution

Trades Worker, Electric Distribution Employees and Public Annual Salary: $31,200.00 Grade: 16 The City of Alexandria is seeking professional individuals to begin a career in government Electric Distribution Department, located in the heart of Central Louisiana to perform a variety of skilled maintenance tasks including the installation, maintenance, and repair of a utility system, carpentry, electrical, plumbing, painting and heating and air conditioning repair. Duties and Responsibilities: Performs skilled tasks related to the maintenance, repair, and installation of the natural gas distribution system. Performs other related maintenance duties including painting, landscaping, tree trimming, limb removal, sanitation tasks, routine vehicle maintenance and cleaning and event set-up/clean-up. Minimum Qualifications: Desired Qualifications : High school diploma or GED; sufficient skilled maintenance experience in area of assignment, such as electrical, natural gas, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry and related areas; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Specific training or certification in specialized trade may be required. NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: 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 possess and maintain any state or federal certifications required in the field of assignment. Positions in: Electric Distribution Department will be required to obtain a valid State of Louisiana CDL-B commercial driver's license within five (5) months of hire. Maintenance of Public Buildings Department will be required to obtain a valid State of Louisiana Class D driver's license within one (1) month of hire. Zoo Department will be required to obtain a valid State of Louisiana Class D driver's license within one (1) month of hire. G as Department must obtain certifications required by the Office of Pipeline Safety within six (6) months of hire. Water Department requires a valid State of Louisiana Water Distribution Class I certification. 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 ***