Utilities Pipelayer Lead

Lead Pipelayer

The Lead Pipelayer will work effectively with Construction Manager, Superintendent, Foreman and peers in the successful rehabilitation and repairs of a variety of water, sewer and storm water lines for production, safety, quality, and training.

Reports to:

Construction Manager

Direct Reports:
None

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Adheres to the requirements in the most current and applicable version of City of Englewood Administrative Policy Manual and/or the Englewood Employees Association Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Maintains satisfactory and harmonious relationships with the public and other employees; exhibits a high degree of professionalism, initiative, & tact on an ongoing and continual basis. Plans, organizes, schedules, supervises, and evaluates the work of the facilities maintenance staff within the division.

Ensure construction execution complies with plans and specifications

Attend pre-construction and other meetings related to city projects

Excellent teamwork and communication skills

Front-line lead employees are responsible for performing, as well as leading, training and directing the activities of a crew in the repair of underground utilities, ie: water, sewer and storm sewer

Effectively manage and maintain the equipment for successful completion of each project

Provide leadership and supervision at project sites and enforce policies and working rules

Continually inspect work performed by crew for quality and specification compliance

Perform general construction activities, when applicable

Analyze and resolve work problems with residents or crew members in discovering the resolutions

Prepare and submit for review production, safety, time, and other reports, as necessary

Document progress and redlines of activities for record

Other Duties & Responsibilities

Education:

High school education or GED

Work Experience:

Minimum 3 years of pipeline installation experience in an outdoor construction environment and excavation maintenance utility experience in water, sewer and Storm sewer repair preferred.

Certifications and/or Licensures:
None

Required Driver's License:
Valid Colorado driver's license and a clear or acceptable MVR, Have a CDL A or required to obtain a CDL A within 180 days; with required endorsements.

OSHA-10/Trench Safety Training

An equivalent combination of education, training and relevant job experience may be substituted.

Knowledge:

Excellent teamwork and communication skills

Able to work well in stressful situations

Basic technology skills with laptops, tablets and phones, reporting daily work completed, inspections electronically. Assist with laying pipes, cutting pipes, and bolting pipe fittings and connections

Water sewer and storm sewer construction experience required

Experience with Water, Sewer and Storm Sewer Main Repair

Experience with Gate Valve Repairs and Replacement

Experience with Fire Hydrant Repairs and Replacements

Experience with Water Taps ¾" through 2"

Experience with Sewer and Storm Sewer Point Repairs

Ability to properly use instruments for grade

Assist with laying pipes, cutting pipes, and bolting pipe fittings and connections

Knowledge of maintenance to distribution and collection system

Maintain a clean and safe work site

Ability to work overtime, nights, weekends as needed

Ability to be on call (on call compensation provided)

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; ability to listen and comprehend instructions accurately, processes, safety procedures, installation techniques and equipment use

Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form; ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations

Knowledge of maintenance to distribution and collection system

General labor duties

Other tasks, as assigned

Skills and Abilities:

Computer Skills – Advanced skills needed to work in a high technology environment, work with Computerized Maintenance Management System and other computer periphery equipment.

Communication – Strong skills needed to communicate both verbally and in writing.…