Pipeline Welder, Gas

Annual Salary Range: $34,651.03 - $41,589.91 Grade: 20 (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 Gas Department, and future vacancies as they occur to perform skilled work in the construction, maintenance and repair of Steel and/or Polyethylene pipe and equipment by use of appropriate Acetylene and Electric Arc Welding or Butt Fusion equipment. Performs flat, vertical and horizontal welding. Assists in locating and repairing gas lines, meters, valves and related equipment. Performs annual weld testing as required by the Gas Department. This position is subject to 24-hour call.

Minimum Qualifications for Admission to Examination:

High school diploma or GED; supplemented by welding experience, preferably in the maintenance of gas lines or three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in the maintenance and repair of gas distribution systems; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provide the requisite knowledge and abilities for this job.

Must possess a valid drivers license.

Will be required to obtain a valid State of Louisiana drivers license at time of appointment and maintain throughout employment.

Must obtain certifications required by the Office of Pipeline Safety within six (6) months of hire.

Welding experience, preferably in the maintenance of polyethylene and steel gas lines. Steel gas line experience strongly preferred

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday 7:00a - 3:30p with Rotating Call After Hours, Weekends, and Holidays

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.

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