Maintenance Worker, Water Position Available In Rapides, Louisiana
Tallo's Job Summary: The City of Alexandria is hiring Maintenance Workers for the Water Department in Central Louisiana. This role involves manual labor for construction, maintenance, and landscaping of city infrastructure. The annual salary range is $24,960.00 to $29,952.00, with benefits such as medical insurance, retirement plans, and paid leave. Applicants need a high school diploma or GED, with a valid driver's license. Work hours are 40 per week, with potential for overtime. Applications are accepted until June 4, 2025, or the first 50 submissions.
Job Description
Maintenance Worker, Water DistributionAnnual Salary Range:
$24,960.00
- $29,952.
00
Grade:
13The City of Alexandria is seeking professional individuals to begin a career in government Water Department, located in the heart of Central Louisianato perform unskilled, manual work functions associated with construction, maintenance, landscaping, and grounds-keeping of city infrastructure, utilities, facilities, and property.
Benefits:
The City of Alexandria offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes: medical insurance, dental and vision, short/long term disability, group and dependent life insurance, sick and vacation leave, 11 paid holidays, EAP, tuition reimbursement, wellness clinic for employees and their dependents. Retirement benefits include the City of Alexandria’s Retirement System, and a voluntary deferred compensation supplemental retirement plan.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Operates a variety of power equipment, machinery and hand tools used in department projects and activities, which may include pick-up truck, trailer, mower, tiller, weed eater, edger, blower, asphalt packer, cement mixer, jack hammer, chain saw, saw, axe, shovel, rake, spraying equipment, and various tools
- Performs general maintenance tasks necessary to keep machinery, equipment and tools in operable condition, which may include inspecting equipment, checking fuel and fluid levels, replacing fluids, greasing equipment, washing/cleaning equipment, monitors equipment operations to maintain efficiency and safety; reports faulty equipment
- Responds to emergency calls during inclement weather or other emergency situations.
Minimum 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:
Water Department prefers a valid Water Production/Treatment or Distribution Class I Certification.
Work Hours:
40 hours per week; may work overtime, including holidays and weekends.
Accepting applications:
May 21
- June 4, 2025, by 11:59 p.m. or the first 50 applications, whichever comes firstThis 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.
APPLY ONLINE
ATWWW.GOVERNMENTJOBS.COM/CAREERS/ALEXANDRIALCivil Service DepartmentPh. (318) 449
- 5077 or (318)449-5030 Fax (318)449-5232,
Email:
civilservice@cityofalex.comThe City of Alexandria is an Equal Opportunity Employer
