Equipment Operator I, Sanitation

Annual Salary: $32,938.00 Grade: 15

The City of Alexandria is seeking professional individuals to begin a career in the Sanitation Department, located in the heart of Central Louisiana 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.

Benefits:

The City of Alexandria offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes: medical insurance, dental and vision, short/long term disability, group and dependent life insurance, sick and vacation leave, 11 paid holidays, EAP, tuition reimbursement, wellness clinic for employees and their dependents. Retirement benefits include the City of Alexandria’s Retirement System, and a voluntary deferred compensation supplemental retirement plan.

Duties and Responsibilities:

· Operates truck- or trailer-mounted knuckle-boom arm to pick up debris and load it into the truck; secures all doors, gates, and fasteners to prevent spillage or loss of load during transport.

· Transports, loads and unloads various materials and equipment used in projects.

· Responds to emergency calls during inclement weather, or other emergency situations.

· May occasionally assist in the collection of refuse.

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 maintain throughout employment for this classification. May be required to obtain Flagging certification.

Necessary Special Requirements:

Sanitation Department 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 for this classification.

Work Schedule: 40 hours per week; may work overtime, including holidays and weekends.

Accepting applications: April 8 - 22, 2026, by 11:59 p.m. or the first 50 applications, whichever comes first

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. 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 if applicable. ** If you prefer to receive text messages regarding your application update, please include a current cell phone number on your application. **

Must include copies of driver’s license, diploma, GED, DD214, degree, etc. with application.

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

Civil Service Department

Ph. (318)449-5077 or (318)449-5030 Fax (318)449-5232, Email: civilservice@cityofalex.com

The City of Alexandria is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Equipment Operator I, Sanitation