Pipe Layer, Gas

Pipe Layer, Gas

Annual Salary Range: $30,314.23 - $45,493.03 Grade: 17

The City of Alexandria is seeking professional individuals to begin a career in government Gas 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.

• medical insurance
• dental and vision
• short/long term disability
• group and dependent life insurance
• sick and vacation leave
• 11 paid holidays
• EAP
• tuition reimbursement
• wellness clinic for employees and their dependents
• City of Alexandria’s Retirement System
• voluntary deferred compensation supplemental retirement plan

• 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.
• Cleans and maintains equipment; prepares required equipment and supplies for assignments, and transports equipment to job sites.
• 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.

• High School diploma or GED.
• Two (2) years progressively responsible 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 the 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.

• Gas Department must obtain certifications as required by the Office of Pipeline Safety within six (6) months of hire.

Work Schedule: 40 hours per week; may work overtime, including holidays and weekends

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The City of Alexandria is an Equal Opportunity Employer