Trades Worker, Gas

About the role

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.

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 plumbing duties;
• Troubleshoots various plumbing systems, including flush valves and water and sewer lines; makes necessary repairs; unclogs sinks, toilets and urinals; performs maintenance on drinking fountains;
• Repairs leaks on faucets, drains, pumps, hot water tanks, piping and valves; repairs piping, hose, fittings, adapters, couplings, broken valves and wood components;
• 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;
• May perform pole installation and maintenance tasks;
• 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.

Requirements

• 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;
• 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.

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.

Supplemental Information

• Must include copies of driver’s license, diploma, GED, DD214, degree, etc. with application for consideration.
• The City of Alexandria is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, sex, color, religion, national origin, or disability.
• We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees, including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, sick leave, and a wellness clinic for employees.

Benefits

The City of Alexandria offers a complete benefits package to full-time employees, including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, sick leave, and a wellness clinic for employees.

Pay

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Schedule

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