Pipe Layer, Wastewater

City of Alexandria, LA; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Alexandria, LA in Louisiana seeks skilled laborers for construction, maintenance, and repair of water, wastewater, or gas distribution systems. These positions require 24-hour call and emergency response during bad weather or other emergencies.

Duties include digging trenches, preparing pipes, installing piping, maintaining gas and wastewater systems, and leading crews when the supervisor is absent; must operate tools and equipment and have a valid driver's license; Louisiana Class D

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two years of pipeline construction/maintenance experience preferred.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and the ability to obtain Louisiana license.

Responsibilities

• Dig holes, trenches, and ditches for pipe laying.
• Prepare and install wastewater piping and related components.
• Inspect and maintain gas/water distribution systems and equipment.
• Respond to emergencies and on-call incidents as required.
• Operate power tools and small equipment at job sites.
• Lead workers in the absence of a supervisor.

Skills

Physical labor

Lead worker

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Mini excavator

Pipe cut-off saw

Probe rod

Pipes and fittings

Shovels

Job 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.

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.

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.

Wastewater Department may be required to obtain and maintain a valid Louisiana Class A or B commercial driver’s license and prefers a valid Wastewater Collection Class II Certification.

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.