Wastewater Pipe Layer & Utility Technician (On-Call)

City of Alexandria, LA; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Alexandria, LA in Louisiana seeks skilled laborers for construction, maintenance, and repair of water, wastewater, or gas distribution systems. These positions require 24-hour call and emergency response during bad weather or other emergencies.

Duties include digging trenches, preparing pipes, installing piping, maintaining gas and wastewater systems, and leading crews when the supervisor is absent; must operate tools and equipment and have a valid driver's license; Louisiana Class D

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two years of pipeline construction/maintenance experience preferred.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and the ability to obtain Louisiana license.

Responsibilities

• Dig holes, trenches, and ditches for pipe laying.
• Prepare and install wastewater piping and related components.
• Inspect and maintain gas/water distribution systems and equipment.
• Respond to emergencies and on-call incidents as required.
• Operate power tools and small equipment at job sites.
• Lead workers in the absence of a supervisor.

Skills

Physical labor

Lead worker

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Mini excavator

Pipe cut-off saw

Probe rod

Pipes and fittings

Shovels

Job description

City of Alexandria, LA in Louisiana seeks skilled laborers for construction, maintenance, and repair of water, wastewater, or gas distribution systems. These positions require 24-hour call and emergency response during bad weather or other emergencies.

Duties include digging trenches, preparing pipes, installing piping, maintaining gas and wastewater systems, and leading crews when the supervisor is absent; must operate tools and equipment and have a valid driver's license; Louisiana Class D