Pipe Layer, Water Distribution

JOB SUMMARY

Pipe Layer, Water DistributionEmployees & PublicAnnual Salary Range: $36,385.75 - $45,493.03 Grade: 17The 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.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• -------- 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

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. NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• -------- Water Department prefers a valid Water Distribution Class II Certification. Work Schedule: 40 hrs per week to include duty week every 4 weeks, including weekends and holidaysApplicants 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.