Pipe Layer, Gas

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

Description

The purpose of this classification is 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.

Examples of Duties

• 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, mini excavator, pipe cut-off saw, probe rod, pipes and fittings, shovels, etc.

Typical 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.

Gas Department must obtain certifications as required by the Office of Pipeline Safety within six (6) months of hire.

Supplemental Information

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.

The City of Alexandria is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, sex, color, religion, national origin, or disability.

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees, including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, sick leave, and a wellness clinic for employees.