Pipe Layer, Gas

Gulfshoresal; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision

Disability

Job summary

The City of Alexandria is seeking skilled Pipe Layer personnel for its Gas Department in Central Louisiana. The role involves digging, preparing, and installing gas pipelines, along with routine maintenance of gas utilities, lifts, and manholes.

Expect 40 hours per week with possible overtime and 24-hour on-call requirements. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and at least two years of related experience, plus a valid Louisiana driver's license (Class D within one month of

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Two years' experience in construction/maintenance of pipelines or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license required; Louisiana Class D license within one month of hire.

Responsibilities

• Digs holes, trenches and ditches for pipe laying.
• Prepares and threads/cuts pipe to specifications.
• Constructs, maintains and repairs gas utility systems, lifts and manholes.
• Cleans and maintains equipment and prepares supplies for assignments.
• Operates tools and equipment including mini excavator, pipe saw, probes, and pipes.

Skills

Pipe laying

Gas distribution

Manual digging

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

Pipe Layer, Gas

Annual Salary Range: $30,314.23 - $45,493.03 Grade: 17

The City of Alexandria is seeking professional individuals to begin a career in government Gas 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.

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
• City of Alexandria’s Retirement System
• voluntary deferred compensation supplemental retirement plan

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.
• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• High 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 Requirements

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

Work Schedule: 40 hours per week; may work overtime, including holidays and weekends

Civil Service Department

Ph. [phone] or [phone] Fax [phone], Email: [e-mail]

The City of Alexandria is an Equal Opportunity Employer