Trades Worker, Electric Distribution

Gulfshoresal; Alexandria, Northern (LA, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Alexandria is seeking a Trades Worker for Electric Distribution to perform skilled maintenance in electrical distribution and related trades in Central Louisiana.

The role involves electrical, carpentry, plumbing, HVAC and general maintenance with a 40-hour week, 7:00am–3:30pm, and rotating after-hours on weekends and holidays. A valid driver’s license is required, with Louisiana CDL-B within five months of hire.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; skilled maintenance experience in electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry and related areas.
• Specific training or certification in specialized trade may be required.

Responsibilities

• Receives work orders; maintains related records on work performed; stocks trucks and vehicles with equipment, tools and materials.
• 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 and puts up poles and equipment.
• Uses and operates a variety of hand and power tools; operates bucket-trucks, forklifts and related equipment.
• Ensures compliance with applicable rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures; initiates corrective actions as needed.

Skills

Electrical maintenance experience

Hand and power tools

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Electrical equipment

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

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.

Civil Service Department

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The City of Alexandria is an Equal Opportunity Employer