Maintenance Worker, Water Distribution

Maintenance Worker, Water

Annual Salary: $20,800.00 Grade: 13 (Employee: 7% on your current salary, whichever is greater; or 10.5% on your current salary, whichever is greater, if position is 3 grades or higher than current position). Appointment to a position in the classified service shall be at the minimum of the corresponding pay range unless otherwise approved.

Examination is announced to establish an employment list to fill vacancies in the Water department and future vacancies as they occur to perform unskilled, manual work functions associated with construction, maintenance, landscaping, and grounds-keeping of city infrastructure, utilities, facilities, and property.

Minimum Applicant Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED, and previous work experience is preferred; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
• 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. May be required to obtain Flagging certification.

Necessary Special Requirements:

• Electric Distribution Department must obtain a valid State of Louisiana Class B commercial driver's license within five (5) months of hire.
• Maintenance of Public Buildings Department may be required to obtain and maintain a valid Louisiana Class D driver's license.
• Wastewater Department must obtain and maintain a valid State of Louisiana Class D driver's license within one month of hire. May be required to obtain and maintain a valid State of Louisiana Class A or B commercial driver's license.
• Water Department must obtain and maintain a valid State of Louisiana Class D driver's license within one month of hire.

Work Schedule:

40 hours a week to include duty week every 4 weeks including weekends in Water

Kind of Examination:

This 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. 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. Must include copies of driver's license, diploma, GED, DD214, degree, etc. with application.

Accepting applications: Until filled

The City of Alexandria is an Equal Opportunity Employer.