Pipe Layer, Wastewater

JOB SUMMARY

Pipelayer, Wastewater CollectionAnnual Salary: $30,314.23 - $45,493.03 Grade: 17--The City of Alexandria is seeking professional individuals to begin a career in the Wastewater 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 systems. Positions in Utilities are subject to 24-hour call. Responds to emergency calls during inclement weather or other emergencies.-

Duties and Responsibilities:

• -------- Digs holes, lines, trenches, and ditches using the necessary tools and equipment, for the purpose of preparing the site for the laying of pipe.
• -------- 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.
• -------- Takes measures to protect utility lines from corrosion; follows department guidelines for inspecting the assigned system; performs routine maintenance; reports problems with lines needing repair.
• -------- May have lead worker responsibility over subordinates involved in various construction and maintenance activities in the absence of the supervisor.
• -------- Fits and installs wastewater piping for the collection system.
• -------- 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 a mini excavator, pipe cut-off saw, probe rod, pipes and fittings, shovels, etc. Minimum QualificationsHigh 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.-Necessary Special RequirementsWastewater Department may be required to obtain and maintain a valid Louisiana Class A or B commercial driver's license and prefers a valid Wastewater Collection Class II Certification. Accepting applications: Until Filled-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.