Annual Salary: $33,259.20 Grade: 16 (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 Customer Field Service Department and future vacancies as they occur to meter servicing and maintenance activities, including activating and terminating services, performing on-site inspections, and monitoring abuse of services in the field for the City of Alexandria. Performs electric, gas and water meter servicing work, such as: responds to service calls, connects and disconnects services, inspects and lights gas appliances, and provides information to customers regarding hazards and safety precautions. Reads meters for service connections, disconnections, and addresses with customer name changes or accessibility issues.Receives and completes service tickets, work orders, and various logs, forms and reports.Communicates with supervisor, City employees, and the public to coordinate and review status of work, exchange information or resolve problems.Operates assigned vehicle, a hand-held meter-reading device and two-way radio in performance of work.Position is considered essential during emergencies and is required to work during storm-related events. Position is also subject to work overtime, including holidays and weekends.

Minimum Applicant Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED; supplemented by one (1) year of experience in meter reading, meter repair, or construction and maintenance work or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• 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.
• Must obtain required gas certifications within six (6) months of hire.

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