Pipe Layer, Wastewater Collection

Strategic Government Resources, Inc.; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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 any/

Job summary

The City of Alexandria is hiring a Pipelayer for Wastewater Collection to perform skilled labor in constructing, maintaining, and repairing water, wastewater, and gas distribution systems. This role requires readiness for 24-hour on-call responses and emergency situations in Central Louisiana.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and a valid driver’s license; Louisiana Class D license within one month of hire and potential Class A/B CDL as needed.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Two years experience in pipeline construction, repair, or maintenance preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required; must obtain LA license on hire and Class D within one month.

Responsibilities

• Dig holes, trenches, and ditches for pipe laying.
• Prepare and cut/thread pipe to spec; install wastewater piping.
• Maintain, repair, and construct gas utility and lift systems and manholes.
• Protect lines from corrosion and inspect systems per dept guidelines.
• May lead workers in supervisor’s absence; transport and operate tools and equipment.
• Operate mini excavator, pipe saw, probes, and related tools.

Skills

Physically demanding labor

Valid driver’s license

Manual labor in varying weather

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Mini excavator

Pipe cut-off saw

Probe rod

Pipes and fittings

Job description

Pipelayer, Wastewater Collection

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

The City of Alexandria is seeking professional individuals to begin a career in the Wastewater 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 systems. Positions in Utilities are subject to 24-hour call. Responds to emergency calls during inclement weather or other emergencies.

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
• and a voluntary deferred compensation supplemental retirement plan

Duties and Responsibilities

• 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 a 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

• 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.

Accepting applications

Until filled

Civil Service Department

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

The City of Alexandria is an Equal Opportunity Employer