Maintenance Worker Sr., Electric Distribution

Maintenance Worker Sr., Electric Distribution Employees & Public

Annual Salary: $27,451.94 - $32,938.00 Grade: 15

The City of Alexandria is seeking professional individuals to begin a career in the Electric Distribution Department, located in the heart of Central Louisiana to perform semi-skilled to skilled work functions associated with construction, maintenance, landscaping, and grounds-keeping of city infrastructure, utilities, facilities, and property.

• 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
• Retirement benefits include the City of Alexandria’s Retirement System
• a voluntary deferred compensation supplemental retirement plan

• Performs various manual work functions associated with tree maintenance: sets up equipment, harnesses, and safety gear; climbs trees; fells trees and/or trims branches; utilizes chain saws, pole saws, stump grinders, and industrial chippers to cut and grind up debris; and performs manual tasks to lift/move heavy materials, dig holes, and removes debris. Tasks may require working around power lines and in high places.
• Performs manual and physical work functions associated with construction, maintenance and repair of public roads and utility infrastructure, which may include repairing roads/asphalt, digging, patching holes, compacting road surfaces, maintaining drainage systems, installing/repairing pipe, constructing/repairing ditches, clearing drainage obstructions, clearing ditches/gutters, breaking up pipes and concrete, cutting pipes, installing fences, spreading asphalt/road materials, digging holes or trenches, shoveling materials, lifting/moving heavy materials, assisting electric line crews, and flagging traffic.
• Responds to emergency calls during inclement weather or other emergency situations.
• Utilizes precautionary safety equipment and monitors work environment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals.
• Receives, prepares or completes various forms and documentation, including work orders, time cards, maintenance reports, spray records, diagrams, maps, manuals, reference materials, and other documents; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate.

High school diploma or GED preferred; supplemented by two (2) years of experience in construction and maintenance of public infrastructure, utilities, facilities, and property; 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 Class D driver’s license within one (1) month of employment and maintain throughout employment for this classification.

May be required to obtain Flagging certification.

Electric Distribution Department must obtain and maintain a valid Louisiana Class B commercial driver's license within six (6) months of employment.

40 hours per week; may work overtime, weekends, and holidays.

Until filled

Civil Service Department

Ph. (318) 449- 5077 or  Fax , Email:

The City of Alexandria is an Equal Opportunity Employer