Becoming an electrician in Alexandria, LA, typically starts with an apprenticeship, combining hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about four to five years, requiring many hours of training under licensed professionals. The average wage for electricians in Alexandria is $385 per week, with experienced professionals earning up to $506.75 per week. The electrical industry in Alexandria is experiencing growth, with the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projecting a 6% job growth from 2022 to 2032. Trade schools, unions, and local platforms help aspiring electricians find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential.
About the position The Electrician position at the Department of Veterans Affairs Alexandria VA Health Care System is a critical role within the Engineering Services, Maintenance and Operations (M&O) Section. This position is responsible for the installation, modification, repair, maintenance, troubleshooting, testing, and loading of new and existing electrical lines, circuits, systems, and associated fixtures, controls, and equipment. The electrician will work primarily in the Alexandria, Louisiana facility, which includes six community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs). The role requires a comprehensive understanding of electrical systems and the ability to apply National Electrical Code requirements to ensure the proper and safe operation of electrical systems and equipment. In this position, the electrician will be tasked with determining the placement of distribution panels, boxes, fittings, and connections, as well as installing wiring, couplings, conduit, relays, fixtures, transformers, and other electrical devices. The electrician will also interpret building plans, blueprints, wiring diagrams, and engineering drawings to plan the routing, placement, and arrangement of industrial systems or those of similar complexity. The use of a variety of hand and power tools, as well as test equipment such as meggers, multi-meters, ground fault interrupters, circuit analyzers, and breaker testers, is essential for the successful execution of duties. The work schedule for this position is full-time, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, although it may be subject to change based on the needs of the facility or service. The position does not offer remote work or telework options, and travel is required at a rate of 25% or less. The incumbent will also be required to perform physical tasks that may involve working from ladders, scaffolding, and other hard-to-reach places, which necessitates standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, climbing, and lifting equipment weighing up to 40 pounds. Responsibilities • Installs, modifies, repairs, and maintains electrical lines, circuits, fixtures, and equipment. , • Installs, repairs, maintains, troubleshoots, and tests secondary power lines and circuits supplying power to distribution panels and various other systems. , • Determines placement of distribution panels, boxes, fittings, and connections. , • Installs wiring, couplings, conduit, relays, fixtures, transformers, and other electrical devices. , • Applies National Electrical Code requirements to ensure the proper and safe operation of electrical systems and equipment. , • Interprets building plans, blueprints, wiring diagrams, and engineering drawings. , • Plans the routing, placement, and arrangement of industrial systems or those similar in complexity. , • Utilizes a variety of hand and power tools, and test equipment such as meggers, multi-meters, ground fault interrupters, circuit analyzers, and breaker testers. , • Serves as Purchase Card holder. Requirements • Must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job. , • Subject to a background/suitability investigation. , • May serve a probationary period. , • Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. , • Evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality to perform the duties of this position is required. , • Current State Electrical Journeyman license is preferred. Nice-to-haves • Experience with National Electrical Code compliance. , • Familiarity with troubleshooting electrical systems and equipment. Benefits • Comprehensive benefits package as a federal employee. , • Access to a range of benefits designed to make your federal career rewarding.
See More Details >>The purpose of this classification is to provide responsible manual labor regarding the installation, maintenance, energizing and repairs of all high and low voltage lines, transformers, capacitors, switches, and street lights within the City distribution system, ensuring reliable electric power to all City of Alexandria customers. Installs, maintains, and repairs underground and overhead structures including high mast lighting and street light systems, poles, cables, and related equipment to carry power transmission/distribution lines used to conduct electrical energy between generating stations, substations, and consumers. Installs and maintains high and low voltage underground electric lines: troubleshoots underground power problems; splices underground distribution feeders. Diagnoses power problems: communicates with public and customers and runs electrical checks to determine source of power outage; determines course of action needed.Runs new overhead services; assists in erecting poles and adjusting wires. Climbs poles or rides in truck-mounted boom bucket to install equipment, remove defective wiring, transfer wires, conduct repairs, and conduct pole top rescues. Assists with training Electric Line Workers and Trades Workers.Performs manual labor associated with construction, maintenance and repair of power transmission/distribution systems (which may include laying/installing pipe, boring under roads/driveways, pouring concrete, trimming tree limbs and bushes, digging holes or trenches, driving ground rods, shoveling materials, lifting/moving heavy materials, flagging traffic, etc.). Operates a variety of equipment, machinery and tools used in the construction, maintenance and repair of power transmission/distribution systems which may include a backhoe, trencher, bucket truck, line truck, boring rig, tensioning rig, derrick/digger truck, forklift, tractor, mini excavator, phasing stick, voltage ohmmeter, breakers, regulators, hydraulic tools, jackhammer, air compressor, pipe horn, post hole digger, shovel, axe, saw, chain saw, mechanic tools, etc. Maintains adequate supply of equipment, tools, supplies and materials on trucks for use at work sites; prepares materials for assigned jobs; transports, loads and unloads various equipment and materials needed. Reads and interprets electrical diagrams and maps. Receives, reviews, prepares and/or maintains the appropriate paperwork necessary to the functions of this position: receives various forms, reports, meter readings, electrical diagrams, maps, manuals, or other documentation; reviews, completes, processes, forwards and/or maintains work orders, time sheets, overtime reports, test reports of PCB transformers, and appropriate documents for EPA and DEQ. May be required to work after normal business hours, weekends, and holidays: called out as needed 24/7 to maintain service to customers in the event of a natural disaster, power outages, downed power lines, trees, etc. or for any other disruption of service. High school diploma or GED, with vocational or technical school training in electrical system installation, repair and maintenance; supplemented by five (5) years of progressively responsible line work; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Must possess a valid Class B commercial driver’s license. Will be required to obtain a valid State of Louisiana Class B commercial driver’s license at time of appointment and maintain throughout employment for this classification. Certification from Lineman’s Training School may be required.
See More Details >>JOB Electric Line Worker Sr., Electric Distribution Salary: $56,076.80 Grade: 23 (Employees: Refer to Civil Service Rule VI.3.1 and VI.17 for promotional rate) Examination is announced to establish an employment list to fill vacancies in the Electric Distribution department and future vacancies as they occur. Kind of Work The purpose of this classification is to provide responsible manual labor regarding the installation, maintenance, energizing and repairs of all high and low voltage lines, transformers, capacitors, switches, and street lights within the City distribution system, ensuring reliable electric power to all City of Alexandria customers. Minimum Applicant Qualifications: High school diploma or GED, with vocational or technical school training in electrical system installation, repair and maintenance; supplemented by five (5) years of progressively responsible line work; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Must possess a valid Class B commercial driver’s license. Will be required to obtain a valid State of Louisiana Class B commercial driver’s license at time of appointment and maintain throughout employment for this classification. Certification from Lineman’s Training School may be required. Work Schedule: 7 AM – 3:30 PM Rotating shifts, after hours, weekends, & 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. Must include copies of driver’s license, diploma, GED, DD214, degree, etc. with application. Accepting applications: Until filled or the first 50 applications whichever comes first. APPLY ONLINE AT WWW.CITYOFALEXANDRIALA.COM UNDER OUR EMPLOYMENT PAGE Civil Service Department Ph. (318)449-5078, Fax (318)449-5232, Email: [email protected] The City of Alexandria is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
See More Details >>