Trades Worker, Gas

Alexandria; Alexandria (LA); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Alexandria is seeking a versatile maintenance technician to install, maintain, and repair the natural gas distribution system. The role spans carpentry, electrical, plumbing, painting and HVAC tasks with 24-hour call duties in the Gas Department.

You will receive work orders, stock vehicles, repair leaks, perform pole installation, operate bucket trucks and power tools, and ensure compliance with all safety regulations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and skilled maintenance experience in electrical, natural gas, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry.
• Valid driver's license and ability to obtain Louisiana license.
• Must supply complete information and undergo examinations as part of the application process.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair the natural gas distribution system and related utilities.
• Repair leaks on faucets, drains, pumps, hot water tanks, piping, valves, and wood components.
• Perform skilled carpentry tasks: install doors, hang hardware, repair drywall and roofing.
• Conduct electrical maintenance and routine repairs; service street lights and transformers.
• Estimate time, materials, and equipment; stock trucks with required supplies.
• Operate hand and power tools, bucket trucks, forklifts; ensure safety and regulatory compliance.
• May perform pole installation, digging holes, and setting anchors; assist in project setup and cleanup.
• Maintain records of work performed and communicate with supervisors.

Skills

Maintenance

Carpentry

Electrical

Plumbing

Painting

HVAC

Tool operation

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Trade certification

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Bucket trucks

Forklifts

Job description

The purpose of this classification is 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.

Receives work orders; maintains related records on work performed; stocks trucks and vehicles with equipment, tools and materials needed to complete work.

Repairs leaks on faucets, drains, pumps, hot water tanks, piping and valves; repairs piping, hose, fittings, adapters, couplings, broken valves and wood components.

Performs skilled carpentry duties; constructs forms; hangs doors; installs door closures and hardware; repairs damaged dry wall, plaster, roofing, doors and broken tiles; repairs or replaces window frames broken windows.

Performs electrical maintenance activities and routine repairs; unloads, sorts and stacks transformers; climbs poles to connect services and fix street lights.

Performs skilled tasks related to the maintenance, repair, and installation of the natural gas distribution system.

Performs other related maintenance duties including painting, landscaping, tree trimming, limb removal, sanitation tasks, routine vehicle maintenance and cleaning and event set-up/clean-up.

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.

Estimates time, materials, and equipment required for jobs assigned; requisitions materials as required.

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.

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:

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

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.