Pipe Layer, Water Distribution

Strategic Government Resources, Inc.; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Alexandria seeks skilled Pipe Layer for Water Distribution. The role covers digging, pipe preparation, installation, and maintenance of gas and water systems. 40-hour weeks with potential weekend work in a civil service environment.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED and a valid driver’s license; Louisiana Class D license within one month; Water Distribution Class II preferred. Applications open until filled.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED with 2 years' pipe construction/maintenance experience.
• Valid driver’s license; Louisiana Class D license within 1 month of hire.
• Water Distribution Class II certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Digs holes, trenches, and ditches for pipe laying using required tools and equipment.
• Prepares and threads pipes, cutting to required specifications.
• Constructs, maintains, and repairs gas utility systems, lift systems and manholes.
• Operates equipment and tools to complete assignments including excavators and saws.

Skills

Physical stamina

Manual dexterity

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Mini excavator

Pipe cut-off saw

Probe rod

Pipes and fittings

Job description

Pipe Layer, Water Distribution

Employees & Public

Annual Salary Range: $36,385.75 - $45,493.03 Grade: 17

The City of Alexandria is seeking professional individuals to begin a career in government Water Distribution Department, located in the heart of Central Louisianato 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.

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.
• 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; 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.

Necessary Special Requirements:

• Water Department prefers a valid Water Distribution Class II Certification.

Work Schedule: 40 hrs per week to include duty week every 4 weeks, including weekends and holidays

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