City of Alexandria, LA
Maintenance Mechanic I, Wastewater Collection
City of Alexandria, LA, Alexandria, Louisiana, United States, 71302
Salary :
$34,651.03 - $51,998.23 Annually Location :
Alexandria, Louisiana Job Type:
Classified Division:
Utilities Department:
Wastewater Collection Opening Date:
07/23/2025 Closing Date:
8/20/2025 11:59 PM Central FLSA:
Non-Exempt
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YOU MUST UPDATE ANY NEW EMPLOYMENT HISTORY WHEN YOU APPLY FOR NEW JOBS. Description
Positions in this classification perform inspection, maintenance and repair of utility/industrial plant operating equipment, including large stationary internal combustion engines, assorted machinery, pumps, meters, electrical breakers, air compressors, and other plant equipment, and are subject to 24-hour call. Examples of Duties
Inspects, maintains, repairs, and operates plant equipment and machinery, pumps, meters, electrical breakers, fuel, air and exhaust systems, compressors, valves and related. May maintain components of stack air emissions monitoring equipment; office or control room heating/air systems, plumbing, and electrical systems. Installs equipment including pumps, motors, and air conditioners; rigs hoist chain to remove or install equipment; installs adjusts, calibrates and repairs various types of hydraulic equipment and machinery. Assists electrician or instrument technician in repair, replacement, and maintenance of sensors, controls, motors, and circuits. Reviews specifications, diagrams, manufacturers' manuals; performs routine inspection and maintenance in assigned area, such as: alignment, lubrication, cleaning, adjustment and part replacement. May perform welding and fabrication; fabricate and repair tools and equipment needed to perform required duties. Prepares and maintains the appropriate records of maintenance activities, including parts inventory, maintenance schedules, and documentation of repairs. Conducts routine inspections on boilers, cranes, hoists, fall restraints, ladders, and other equipment. Maintains the grounds of the electrical production facility: mows grass and trims edges, trims hedges, rakes leaves; may sweep sidewalks, pick up litter, tend flower beds, etc. Operates or uses power tools, hand tools, and supplies; operates and maintains drill press, boom truck, backhoe, tractor, welding equipment, mechanical wrenches, shovels, lawnmower, weed eater, and pressure washer, in addition to mechanics' tools. Typical Qualifications
High School diploma or GED; supplemented by prior working experience in the maintenance, repair, and installation of industrial/utility plant equipment; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Wastewater Collection Class II certification is desired for positions in Wastewater Treatment.
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, and sick leave.
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$34,651.03 - $51,998.23 Annually Location :
Alexandria, Louisiana Job Type:
Classified Division:
Utilities Department:
Wastewater Collection Opening Date:
07/23/2025 Closing Date:
8/20/2025 11:59 PM Central FLSA:
Non-Exempt
SELECT THE TEXT MESSAGE OPTION TO RECEIVE APPLICATION UPDATES BY TEXT . After your account has been established, you can upload documents from a saved document on your computer or manually enter your personal information. This application will be saved and used to apply for future job openings.
YOU MUST UPDATE ANY NEW EMPLOYMENT HISTORY WHEN YOU APPLY FOR NEW JOBS. Description
Positions in this classification perform inspection, maintenance and repair of utility/industrial plant operating equipment, including large stationary internal combustion engines, assorted machinery, pumps, meters, electrical breakers, air compressors, and other plant equipment, and are subject to 24-hour call. Examples of Duties
Inspects, maintains, repairs, and operates plant equipment and machinery, pumps, meters, electrical breakers, fuel, air and exhaust systems, compressors, valves and related. May maintain components of stack air emissions monitoring equipment; office or control room heating/air systems, plumbing, and electrical systems. Installs equipment including pumps, motors, and air conditioners; rigs hoist chain to remove or install equipment; installs adjusts, calibrates and repairs various types of hydraulic equipment and machinery. Assists electrician or instrument technician in repair, replacement, and maintenance of sensors, controls, motors, and circuits. Reviews specifications, diagrams, manufacturers' manuals; performs routine inspection and maintenance in assigned area, such as: alignment, lubrication, cleaning, adjustment and part replacement. May perform welding and fabrication; fabricate and repair tools and equipment needed to perform required duties. Prepares and maintains the appropriate records of maintenance activities, including parts inventory, maintenance schedules, and documentation of repairs. Conducts routine inspections on boilers, cranes, hoists, fall restraints, ladders, and other equipment. Maintains the grounds of the electrical production facility: mows grass and trims edges, trims hedges, rakes leaves; may sweep sidewalks, pick up litter, tend flower beds, etc. Operates or uses power tools, hand tools, and supplies; operates and maintains drill press, boom truck, backhoe, tractor, welding equipment, mechanical wrenches, shovels, lawnmower, weed eater, and pressure washer, in addition to mechanics' tools. Typical Qualifications
High School diploma or GED; supplemented by prior working experience in the maintenance, repair, and installation of industrial/utility plant equipment; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Wastewater Collection Class II certification is desired for positions in Wastewater Treatment.
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, and sick leave.
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