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Equipment Operator II, Utility Services - City of Alexandria , LA (ID: 470153)

Title Equipment Operator II, Utility Services
Type Electric and Gas
Date Posted 2024-02-28
City / Organization City of Alexandria , LA
Website Click Here for the Position Listing
Email Contact civilservice@cityofalex.com
Description

Equipment Operator II, Utility Services

Annual Salary: $29,078.40 Grade:  17 (Employee: 7% on your current salary, whichever is greater; or 10.5% on your current salary, whichever is greater, if position is 3 grades or higher than current position) Appointment to a position in the classified service shall be at the minimum of the corresponding pay range unless otherwise approved.

 

Examination is announced to establish an employment list to fill vacancies in the Utility Services Department and future vacancies as they occur to operate light and medium-sized 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, or other areas of assignment.  Emphasis in on the operation of trucks, tractors, and other equipment that include mechanisms that are somewhat complex to operate, requiring more dexterity and finesse, or larger vehicles requiring a higher level of skill to drive/maneuver in and around confined spaces; incumbents may occasionally operate equipment at higher levels, but not as their primary work function. Classification is reserved for those positions where operation of included equipment is the primary function of the job.  Positions in the Wastewater Department may be subject to 24-hour call.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • High school diploma or GED; supplemented by two (2) years’ experience in the operation of medium-sized equipment, such as bush hogs, backhoes, mini-excavators, large tractor-trailers, etc.; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. 
  • Utility Services Department must possess a valid driver’s license. Will be required to obtain a valid State of Louisiana Class A commercial driver’s license with Air Brakes and manual transmission endorsements within five (5) months of hire.
  • Applicants must have experience operating equipment such as; backhoe.

Kind of Examination

 

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.  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.

Accepting applications: Until filled

APPLY ONLINE AT WWW.GOVERNMENTJOBS.COM/CAREERS/ALEXANDRIALA

 

Civil Service Department Ph. (318)449-5030, Fax (318)449-5232 Email: civilservice@cityofalex.com

The City of Alexandria is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

 


Job Post Expiration Date   June 24, 2024

    All jobs posted are considered open until filled and may close at anytime except as stated in the Job Description. .