Equipment Operator III, Gas Position Available In Rapides, Louisiana

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Equipment Operator III, GasAnnual Salary:

$39,855.19

Grade:

19The City of Alexandria is seeking professional individuals to begin a career in Gas Department, located in the heart of Central Louisianato operate heavy equipment and perform manual work functions associated with construction, maintenance and repair of City streets/roads, drainage systems, right-of-way areas, parking lots, parks, recreation facilities, grounds areas, utility systems, or other areas of assignment. Emphasis is on the operation of track or rubber-tired construction equipment with specialized functions related to maintenance and construction activities where the operation of complex mechanisms requires the highest degree of skill, dexterity, and finesse, and where work is performed to exacting tolerances; incumbents may function as lead worker on occasion as needed. Classification is reserved for those positions where operation of included equipment is the primary function of the job. Positions in the Gas and Wastewater Departments are subject to 24-hour call.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Performs manual work functions associated with construction, maintenance and repair projects, which may include repairing roads/asphalt, compacting road surfaces, installing/repairing pipe, constructing/repairing ditches, repairing/replacing drainage culverts, repairing potholes, constructing sidewalks, cutting pipes, installing fences, installing/repairing irrigation systems, mowing right-of-ways, cutting trees and brush, assembling playground equipment, digging holes or trenches, shoveling materials, lifting/moving heavy materials, flagging traffic, and picking up debris/litter.

Responds to emergency calls during inclement weather, or other emergency situations.

Applicants must be able to operate aKomatsu 30 series trackhoe or equivalent.

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED; supplemented by two (2) years of experience in the operation of heavy equipment used in roadway repair, maintenance and installation of utility infrastructure (water, wastewater, gas, and electric), or similar work; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job•. Must possess and maintain a valid Class B commercial drivers license, and any state or federal certifications required•in the field of assignment. Will be required to obtain a valid State of Louisiana Class B commercial drivers license at time of appointment and maintain throughout employment for this classification. Assignment on some equipment may require a valid State of Louisiana Class A commercial drivers license and/or special endorsements. May be required to obtain Flagging certification.

Necessary Special RequirementsGas Department must obtain certifications required from the Office of Pipeline Safety within six months of hire.

Work Schedule:

40 hours per week; may work overtime, including holidays and weekends. Subject to a 24-hour call.

Accepting applications:

June 18 – July 2, 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.