Pipe Layer, Water Distribution

Pipe Layer, Water Distribution

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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.

• 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.

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.

• Water Department prefers a valid Water Distribution Class II Certification.

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.

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The City of Alexandria is an Equal Opportunity Employer