Louisiana Staffing
Maintenance Worker Sr., Electric Distribution
Louisiana Staffing, Alexandria, Louisiana, United States, 71302
Job Posting: Maintenance Worker Sr.
The City of Alexandria is seeking professional individuals to begin a career in the Electric Distribution Department, located in the heart of Central Louisiana to perform semi-skilled to skilled 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 Alexandrias Retirement System, and a voluntary deferred compensation supplemental retirement plan. Duties and Responsibilities: Performs various manual work functions associated with tree maintenance: sets up equipment, harnesses, and safety gear; climbs trees; fells trees and/or trims branches; utilizes chain saws, pole saws, stump grinders, and industrial chippers to cut and grind up debris; and performs manual tasks to lift/move heavy materials, dig holes, and removes debris. Tasks may require working around power lines and in high places. Performs manual and physical work functions associated with construction, maintenance and repair of public roads and utility infrastructure, which may include repairing roads/asphalt, digging, patching holes, compacting road surfaces, maintaining drainage systems, installing/repairing pipe, constructing/repairing ditches, clearing drainage obstructions, clearing ditches/gutters, breaking up pipes and concrete, cutting pipes, installing fences, spreading asphalt/road materials, digging holes or trenches, shoveling materials, lifting/moving heavy materials, assisting electric line crews, and flagging traffic. Responds to emergency calls during inclement weather or other emergency situations. Utilizes precautionary safety equipment and monitors work environment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals. Receives, prepares or completes various forms and documentation, including work orders, time cards, maintenance reports, spray records, diagrams, maps, manuals, reference materials, and other documents; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate. Minimum Qualification High school diploma or GED preferred; supplemented by two (2) years of experience in construction and maintenance of public infrastructure, utilities, facilities, and property; 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 Class D driver's license within one (1) month of employment and maintain throughout employment for this classification. May be required to obtain Flagging certification. Necessary Special Requirements Electric Distribution Department must obtain and maintain a valid Louisiana Class B commercial driver's license within six (6) months of employment. Work Hours: 40 hours per week; may work overtime, weekends, and holidays. Accepting applications: September 3 - 17, 2025, by 11:59 p.m. or the first 50 applications, whichever comes first 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. 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 employe s and the dates of employment. The information is subject to verification.
The City of Alexandria is seeking professional individuals to begin a career in the Electric Distribution Department, located in the heart of Central Louisiana to perform semi-skilled to skilled 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 Alexandrias Retirement System, and a voluntary deferred compensation supplemental retirement plan. Duties and Responsibilities: Performs various manual work functions associated with tree maintenance: sets up equipment, harnesses, and safety gear; climbs trees; fells trees and/or trims branches; utilizes chain saws, pole saws, stump grinders, and industrial chippers to cut and grind up debris; and performs manual tasks to lift/move heavy materials, dig holes, and removes debris. Tasks may require working around power lines and in high places. Performs manual and physical work functions associated with construction, maintenance and repair of public roads and utility infrastructure, which may include repairing roads/asphalt, digging, patching holes, compacting road surfaces, maintaining drainage systems, installing/repairing pipe, constructing/repairing ditches, clearing drainage obstructions, clearing ditches/gutters, breaking up pipes and concrete, cutting pipes, installing fences, spreading asphalt/road materials, digging holes or trenches, shoveling materials, lifting/moving heavy materials, assisting electric line crews, and flagging traffic. Responds to emergency calls during inclement weather or other emergency situations. Utilizes precautionary safety equipment and monitors work environment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals. Receives, prepares or completes various forms and documentation, including work orders, time cards, maintenance reports, spray records, diagrams, maps, manuals, reference materials, and other documents; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate. Minimum Qualification High school diploma or GED preferred; supplemented by two (2) years of experience in construction and maintenance of public infrastructure, utilities, facilities, and property; 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 Class D driver's license within one (1) month of employment and maintain throughout employment for this classification. May be required to obtain Flagging certification. Necessary Special Requirements Electric Distribution Department must obtain and maintain a valid Louisiana Class B commercial driver's license within six (6) months of employment. Work Hours: 40 hours per week; may work overtime, weekends, and holidays. Accepting applications: September 3 - 17, 2025, by 11:59 p.m. or the first 50 applications, whichever comes first 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. 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 employe s and the dates of employment. The information is subject to verification.