Trades Worker, Electric Distribution

Job Title

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.

Examples of Duties

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 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 HVAC activities; inspects air conditioning units to ensure efficient operation; performs regularly scheduled maintenance on heating and cooling units; diagnoses minor mechanical and/or electrical malfunctions; installs, replaces, or repairs damaged equipment as appropriate; calibrates thermostatic controls.

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.

Typical 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.

Positions in:

Electric Distribution Department will be required to obtain a valid State of Louisiana CDL-B commercial driver's license within five (5) months of hire.

Maintenance of Public Buildings Department will be required to obtain a valid State of Louisiana Class D driver's license within one (1) month of hire.

Zoo Department will be required to obtain a valid State of Louisiana Class D driver's license within one (1) month of hire.

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

Water Department requires a valid State of Louisiana Water Distribution Class I certification.

Supplemental Information

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.

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.