Gas Utility Pipe Layer – On-Call Field Technician

City of Santa Fe Springs; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Dental insurance

Vision care

Retirement plans

Wellness clinic

Job summary

City of Alexandria is seeking workers for skilled labor in construction, maintenance and repair of water, wastewater, or gas distribution systems. Positions involve 24-hour on-call duties and responding to emergencies in inclement weather or other events.

Duties include digging, preparing piping, installing and repairing gas utility systems, inspecting lines, and operating a range of tools and equipment. CDL or state licenses are required and certifications may be needed within months of hire.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED plus two years of experience in construction, repair, and/or maintenance of pipelines, preferably in a utility system.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and obtain/maintain Louisiana driver’s license.
• Must obtain 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 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Digs holes, lines, trenches, and ditches for pipe laying.
• Prepares pipe for installation; threads and cuts pipe to spec.
• Constructs, maintains, and repairs gas utility systems, lift systems, and manholes.
• Takes measures to protect utility lines and reports problems needing repair.
• Operates equipment and transports equipment to job sites.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

City of Alexandria is seeking workers for skilled labor in construction, maintenance and repair of water, wastewater, or gas distribution systems. Positions involve 24-hour on-call duties and responding to emergencies in inclement weather or other events.

Duties include digging, preparing piping, installing and repairing gas utility systems, inspecting lines, and operating a range of tools and equipment. CDL or state licenses are required and certifications may be needed within months of hire.