Maintenance Worker Sr., Electric Distribution

Gulfshoresal; Alexandria, Northern (LA, KY); Hybrid; USD 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Sick and vacation leave

11 paid holidays

EAP

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness clinic

Retirement benefits

Deferred compensation

Job summary

The City of Alexandria is seeking a Maintenance Worker Sr. in Electric Distribution to join the Civil Service Department. The role requires a high school diploma or GED with 2 years of construction/maintenance experience and a valid driver’s license; Louisiana Class B license may be required for certain duties.

40 hours per week with potential overtime, weekends, and holidays. Benefits include health, dental, vision, life, and retirement plans. Applications accepted until filled.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred; supplemented by two (2) years of experience in construction and maintenance of public infrastructure, utilities, facilities, and property.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and obtain Louisiana Class D within one month; may require Flagging certification.

Responsibilities

• Performs manual and semi-skilled tasks in tree maintenance, construction and repair of roads and utility infrastructure, including digging, paving, and operating equipment.
• Works around power lines and at heights; assists electric line crews; flagging traffic as needed.
• Responds to emergency calls during inclement weather or other emergencies.
• Uses safety equipment and maintains a safe work environment; completes forms and documentation such as work orders and maintenance reports.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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.

Benefits

• 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

Duties and Responsibilities

• 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.

Minimum Qualification

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.

Necessary Special Requirements

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

Work Hours

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

Accepting applications

Until filled

Civil Service Department

Ph. (318) 449- 5077 or [phone] Fax [phone], Email: [e-mail]

The City of Alexandria is an Equal Opportunity Employer