Trades Worker, Electric Distribution

Strategic Government Resources, Inc.; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Alexandria seeks skilled Trades Worker in Electric Distribution to perform maintenance, installation, and repair of utility systems in Central Louisiana. Work includes electrical tasks, pole work, and equipment operation, with attention to safety and regulatory compliance.

Position is full-time, located in Alexandria, LA, with a 7:00 AM–3:30 PM schedule and rotating after-hours calls. Requires a valid driver’s license and CDL-B within five months of hire; applies to state

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Skilled maintenance experience in electrical, natural gas, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry or related areas.
• Equivalent combination of education, training and experience may apply.
• Specific training or certification in specialized trade may be required.

Responsibilities

• Receives work orders and maintains related records.
• Performs electrical maintenance and routine repairs; handles transformers and street lights.
• Assists in pole installation and maintenance; digs holes for installations; pulls wires and sets ground rods.
• Operates hand and power tools and equipment such as bucket trucks and forklifts.
• Ensures compliance with applicable rules and procedures and addresses deviations.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Hand tools

Power tools

Bucket trucks

Forklifts

Education

High school diploma or GED

Equivalent education/experience

Tools

Pole climbing equipment

Ladder and fall protection gear

Job description

Trades Worker, Electric Distribution

Employees & Public

Annual Salary: $31,200.00 Grade: 16

The City of Alexandria is seeking professional individuals to begin a career in government Electric Distribution Department, located in the heart of Central Louisianato perform a variety of skilled maintenance tasks including the installation, maintenance, and repair of a utility system, carpentry, electrical, plumbing, painting and heating and air conditioning repair.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Receives work orders; maintains related records on work performed; stocks trucks and vehicles with equipment, tools and materials needed to complete work.
• Performs electrical maintenance activities and routine repairs; unloads, sorts and stacks transformers; climbs poles to connect services and fix street lights.
• May perform pole installation and maintenance tasks; assists in digging holes for pole installation; holds and aims poles; sets anchors; pulls equipment, wires and materials up poles for installation; installs ground rods.
• Uses and operates a variety of hand and power tools in the area of work assigned; operates bucket-trucks, fork-lifts and related equipment to complete tasks.
• Ensures compliance with all applicable rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures; initiates any actions necessary to correct deviations.

Desired Qualifications

High school diploma or GED; sufficient skilled maintenance experience in area of assignment, such as electrical, natural gas, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry and related areas; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Specific training or certification in specialized trade may be required.

Necessary Special Requirements

• 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 possess and maintain any state or federal certifications required in the field of assignment.
• Positions in: Electric Distribution Department will be required to obtain a valid State of Louisiana CDL-B commercial driver’s license within five (5) months of hire.

Work Schedule

40 hrs per week; Monday - Friday 7:00a - 3:30p with Rotating Call After Hours, Weekends, and Holidays

The City of Alexandria is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Civil Service Department

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