Annual Salary Range: $27,451.94 - $32,938.00 Grade: 15 (Employees: 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.

The purpose of this classification is to establish an employment list to fill vacancies in the Street Department, and future vacancies as they may 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 where driving and maneuvering the vehicle constitutes the majority of the work required to complete tasks; 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 are subject to 24-hour call.

Minimum Qualifications:

· High school diploma or GED; supplemented by one (1) year of experience in the operation of light and medium-sized equipment, such as various mowers and small tractors, dump trucks, brush trucks, shuttle trucks, etc.; 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 driver’s license at time of appointment and a valid State of Louisiana Class D driver’s license within 60 days and maintain throughout employment for this classification.

· Must be able to operate a flatbed dump truck with trailer.

· May be required to obtain Flagging certification.

Work Schedule:

Monday – Friday, 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM, may work some weekends

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: July 17-31, 2024 by 11:59 pm or the first 50 applications whichever comes first.

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

Civil Service Department Ph. (318)449-5077, Fax (318)449-5232, Email:civilservice@cityofalex.com

The City of Alexandria is an Equal Opportunity Employer