Pipe Layer, Water Distribution

Alexandria; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Alexandria, Louisiana, is seeking a Utilities Laborer to perform skilled labor in the construction, maintenance, and repair of water, wastewater, and gas distribution systems. This role is 24-hour on-call, with duties including trenching, pipe prep, installation, and equipment operation.

A high school diploma or GED and a valid driver's license are required, with additional licensing pursued after hire.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Two years experience in construction, repair, and/or maintenance of pipelines preferred.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license; Louisiana Class D license required within one month of hire.

Responsibilities

• Dig holes, lines, trenches, and ditches for pipe installation as part of site prep.
• Prepare pipe for installation; thread and cut pipe to required specs.
• Construct, maintain, and repair gas utility systems, lift systems, and manholes as directed.
• Protect utility lines from corrosion; inspect and perform routine maintenance; report issues.
• May supervise subordinates in the supervisor's absence.
• Fit and install wastewater piping for collection systems.
• Operate or use various equipment and tools to complete work; transport equipment to job sites.
• Operate equipment such as mini excavator, pipe cut-off saw, probe rod, and related tools.

Skills

Physical labor

Emergency readiness

Driver's license

Education

High School diploma or GED

Water Distribution Class II Certification (preferred)

Tools

Mini excavator

Pipe cut-off saw

Probe rod

Shovels

Pipes and fittings

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.

Water Department prefers a valid Water Distribution 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.

** If you prefer to receive text messages regarding your application update, please include a current cell phone number on your application.**

Must include copies of driver’s license, diploma, GED, DD214, degree, etc. with application for consideration.