Trades Worker, Gas

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

Job summary

The City of Alexandria is seeking skilled Trades Workers in the Gas Department to perform maintenance, repair, and installation of the natural gas distribution system. The role involves a 40-hour work week and a rotating after-hours call schedule, including weekends and holidays.

A valid driver’s license and applicable certifications may be required. Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and demonstrated skilled maintenance experience in relevant trades.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Receives work orders; maintains related records; stocks trucks and vehicles with needed equipment and materials.
• Performs skilled maintenance, repair, and installation for the natural gas distribution system.
• Estimates time, materials, and equipment; requisitions materials as required.
• Uses hand and power tools to complete assigned tasks.

Skills

Electrical

Natural gas

Plumbing

HVAC

Carpentry

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Trades Worker, Gas

Annual Salary: $31,200.00 Grade: 16

The City of Alexandria is seeking professional individuals to begin a career in government Gas Department, located in the heart of Central Louisiana to 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. Positions in the Gas Department are subject to 24-hour call.

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 skilled tasks related to the maintenance, repair, and installation of the natural gas distribution system.
• Estimates time, materials, and equipment required for jobs assigned; requisitions materials as required.
• Uses and operates a variety of hand and power tools in

Minimum 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.
• Gas Department must obtain certifications required by the Office of Pipeline Safety within six (6) months of hire.

Work Schedule: 40 hrs per week; M-F 7:00a - 3:30p with Rotating Call After Hours, Weekends, & 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