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BEGINNING FIREFIGHTER
  •  ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  •       Provide assistance to the citizens of Minden.
  •       React responsibly to dangerous hazards.
  •       Prevent, combat, and extinguish fires with the goal of protecting lives, the environment and property.
  •       Maintains all department equipment which include, but are not limited to fire station, trucks, hoses, pumps, and extinguishers.
  •       Keep a clean environment in the department facilities.
  •       Drive fire trucks and other emergency vehicles.
  •       Conduct fire drills for fire dept.
  •       Ensure teamwork and accountability.
  •       Performs other duties as required.
Part-Time Mosquito Sprayer Technician

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

·     Prepares daily chemicals and mixtures to treat mosquito population.

·     Responsible for notifying supervisor of materials/chemical inventory.

·     Drives route in city truck with sprayer in use.

·     Maintains map of spraying routes.

·     Notifies supervisor of any maintenance that is needed on equipment.

·     Performs other duties as required.



Part-Time Special Events Coordinator

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

·      Inspect sporting facilities for safety of players, coaches, officials, and spectators.

·      Reports any maintenance needs to the Buildings & Events Coordinator.

·      Schedules all officials of all sports.

·      Manages the game rules and content of all sports.

·      Acts as liaison between coaches and officials.

·      In charge of scoreboards, scorebooks/cards, score, and time keepers.

·      Reports final official score to media.

·      Performs other duties as required.


BUILDINGS & EVENTS COORDINATOR

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

·      Supervises facility support personnel

·      Keeps records of daily use of center.

·      Supervises all activities inside the center.

·      Supervises custodial work.

·      Observes all participants to insure rules and regulations are abided by.

·      Reports all accidents to a supervisor.

·      Plans and schedules non-programmed activities and events for center area and other recreational facilities.

·      Works with outside maintenance crews at times if needed.

·      Assists with program registrations, participant try-outs, and participant drafts.

·      Keeps inventory of all objects inside center.

·      Assists in scheduling of scorekeepers, game officials and other personnel as needed for programs.

·      Assists in the scheduling of concession stand use.

·      Supervises public use of facilities, with authority to remove participants failing to abide by rules and regulations.

·      Prepares requisitions, orders supplies, and prepares time sheets and any other paperwork.

·      Prepares employee schedules.

·      Schedules repairs for buildings when needed.

·      Public contacts with persons interested in the rental of or the scheduling of events in the Recreation facilities.

·      Performs other duties as required.

CUSTODIAN– Civic Center Dept. – FULL-TIME

This is a semi-skilled position performing custodial work of manual nature. **Ask HR for full description.

·  Performs custodial work such as cleaning, waxing, polishing floors, dusting, cleaning windows, and walls. Maintains the outside area in a neat, clean, attractive appearance. Maintains other equipment in and around public buildings.

· Reports need for major repairs to Facilities Director.

· Ability to read and write; to understand and follow standard practice or oral instructions; use simple arithmetic; and      keep simple records.

· Up to three months related experience or experience in performing manual work.

· Current and valid driver’s license.


A LINEMAN – Electric Line Crew – FULL-TIME

This is a highly skilled position involved in the construction, maintenance, and repair of electrical distribution and transmission systems. **Ask HR for full description.

·      High school diploma or GED, plus one year of advanced education or training required.

·      Three to four years’ experiencand practices of public administration; economic development practices and pe as a “B Lineman” or related experincipeleations, policies, procedures, and problems; state and federal statutes relating to economic development; trends, concepts, principles, techniques, and legal aspects of municipal and regional planning; budget development and administration; local economic development practices and principles; local ordinances relating to economic development; research and statistical methods.

·      ee, or a combination of training and experience.

·      Current and valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) recognized by State of Louisiana.


ELECTRICAL CONTROL CENTER – OPERATOR I – Electrical Plant Dept. – FULL-TIME
  • This is an entry-level position that monitors the Electrical system and notified the Electrical Control Center Manager of any problems on the City of Minden electrical system.
  •             Responsible for coordinating the opening or closing of the Entergy Tie and Electrical Circuits with the Line Crew.
  • Knowledge of occupational & safety hazards associated with Electrical Distribution system. *Knowledge of computer system and various software platforms.
  • ··               Must poses the ability to react quickly and calmly in emergency situations·         Dispatches City work crews after hours. *Maintains required records and logs. *Ability to deal with employees and public in a courteous, tactful and patient manner.

    ··      Three to four years’ experience as a “B Lineman” or related experience, or a combination of training and experience.

    ·      Current and valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) recognized by State of Louisiana.

    ·      Ability to work various hours and overtime, as necessary, and MUST work on a “call out” system, as scheduled.


MAINTENANCE HELPER – Parks & Rec Dept. – PART-TIME

This is an entry-level position that monitors the Electrical system and notified the Electrical Control Center Manager of any problems on the City of Minden electrical system.

  • ·         Responsible for coordinating the opening or closing of the Entergy Tie and Electrical Circuits with the Line Crew.
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  • Picks up litter from all areas in department··    Ability to read and write; to understand and follow standard practice or oral instructions; use simple arithmetic; and      keep simple records.

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    · No experienceCurrent and valid driver’ED preferred.


    POLICE OFFICER – Police Dept. – FULL-TIME


    This is a Civil Service position that helps protect and serve our city.

    ·      Must be at least 21 year of age.

    ·      Must have high school diploma or GED.

    ·      Must have NO felony convictions.


    HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR– Streets & Drainage Dept. – FULL-TIME

    This is a skilled position in the operation and care of heavy construction equipment. Work consists of operating front-end loaders, motor graders,

    Track hoes, grade-all, and other pieces of heavy equipment on a variety of construction projects. **Ask HR for full description.

    ·      Operates front-end loader, track hoe and grade-all to load and stockpile dirt, sand, asphalt, and other materials.

    ·      Current and Valid Driver’s License recognized by the State of Louisiana.

    ·      One to two years’ experience in heavy equipment operation or public works construction, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

     

    ·      ·      Performs semi-skilled labor in connection with placement of hot mix and concrete in street or sidewalk repairs.

    ·      Performs maintenance and repairs on all Street Department equipment.

    Operates light tractors to do light earth-moving work.

    ·      Drives trucks.

    ·      Operates motor graders to make cuts for new streets, prepare roadbeds, drainage features, and similar purposes.

    ·      Operates track hoes and grade-all’s in need of assistance.

    · Get the appropriate agencies to the precise location needing assistance.

    ·           Obtain critical information and dispensing the information to the officers on the street.

    ·           Perform other job duties as assigned.

    ·      High School diploma or GED required.

    · Current and valid Louisiana Driver’s License.


    WATER DISTRIBUTION / COLLECTION MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN– Water Distribution & Wastewater Collection Dept.- FULL-TIME

    This is a semi-skilled position involving the installation, maintenance, and repair of water distribution, sewer collection mains, service lines and related fixtures. Some experience in construction or maintenance is preferred.  **Ask HR for full description.

    ·      Excavates and trenches to install new water or sewer lines or to expose a broken or leaking line. Assists in making repairs, backfills all excavations using proper compaction procedures.

    ·      Participates and assists in the cleaning of sanitary sewer lines by flushing and using a rodding machine.

    ·      Repairs streets following cuts made to repair or install water or sewer lines.

    ·      Assists in making water taps, raises manholes, replacing valves, installing meters and valve boxes.

    ·      Ability to communicate effectively verbally and/or in writing.

    ·      Ability to read and write.

    ·     ·      High School diploma or GED preferred; required for promotions. Skill in operation of listed tools and equipment used in the construction and pipe fitting trades.

    ·      Knowledge of the principles and methods of operation and maintenance of equipment.

    ·      No prior experience required. Some experience in maintenance or construction work desired.

     


    WATER DISTRIBUTION / COLLECTION OPERATOR – Water Distribution & Wastewater Collection Dept.- FULL-TIME

    This position involves assisting in the installation, maintenance, and repair of water distribution mains, sewer collection mains, service lines and related fixtures. **Ask HR for full description.

    ·      Acts as a lead worker and has indirect supervision over laborers.

    ·      Excavates and trenches to install new water or sewer lines or to expose a broken or leaking line. Assists in making repairs, backfills all excavations using proper compaction procedures.

    ·      Participates and assists in the cleaning of sanitary sewer lines by flushing and using a rodding machine.

    ·      Repairs streets following cuts made to repair or install water or sewer lines.

    ·      ·      Ability to deal with employees and/or the public in a courteous, tactful and patient manner. 

    ·       Ability to communicate effectively verbally and/or in writing.

    ·      Some knowledge of the tools, methods and materials.

    ·      Familiar with occupational hazards and necessary safety precautions. Follows safety procedures.

    ·      Skill in operation of listed tools and equipment used in the construction and pipe fitting trades. 

    ·      Knowledge of the principles and methods of operation and maintenance of equipment.

    ·      ED.

  • ·      High School diploma or GED preferred; required for promotions.


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      To apply for any of our available positions, please click the link above or stop by City Hall 520 Broadway Minden, LA 71055 to pick up a paper application for employment. Complete and return via directions listed at the top of the application. If you should have any questions regarding our job listings, please contact Human Resources at (318) 377-2144 ext. 462. City of Minden is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

    updated 2.28.23

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