Pipe Mechanic

Pipe Mechanic

Posting

Start Date:

12/3/25

Perform a wide variety of tasks in the operation, maintenance, and construction of structures, equipment, grounds, mains, services, hydrants, and other system facilities.

• Install, remove, operate, inspect and maintain taps, valves, valve boxes, mains, hydrants and services, or assist in those tasks.
• Locate water mains, service boxes, and valve boxes, or assist in those tasks.
• Locate leaks or assist in those tasks.
• Install recording gauges and change charts, or assist in those tasks.
• Install corrosion protection devices on underground piping, or assist in those tasks.
• Thaw services, fire hydrants and mains, or assist in those tasks.
• Repair all sizes and types of tapping machines, or assist in those tasks.
• Disinfect, flush, pressurize, and hydrostatically test water mains and services, check for chlorine residual, and collect samples from the distribution system, or assist in those tasks.
• Set and remove well points, assemble headers and operate pumps of all types used in the Distribution Department, or assist in those tasks.
• Install and remove cribbing, shoring, piling and other underground structures, or assist in those tasks.
• Investigate leaks, water outages, and other complaints throughout the distribution system, or assist in those tasks.
• After repairs are made, make turn‑ons and turn‑offs at the service box for non‑payments and unauthorized use, or assist in those tasks.
• Read appropriate meters, instruments and gauges.
• Know the location and types of mains, valves and hydrants within the distribution system to be able to efficiently perform work assignments.
• Legibly and accurately fill out time reporting tool, street repair reports, hydrant reports, leak reports, and other required paperwork.
• Know the names and uses of, and operate and maintain all the tools, equipment, machines and materials used in distribution work.
• Build concrete forms, pour and finish concrete, perform other concrete and carpentry work. Perform right‑of‑way repair work, including blacktopping, paving, sodding, stone, dirt and seed, or assist in those tasks.
• Ability to administer Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS) 4 practices.
• Participate in OSHA (i.e., trench/excavation) and other training classes.
• Drive company automobiles and trucks used in the department, and complete any required maintenance inspection tickets.
• Work from engineering drawings and sketches, service manuals, or other references to effectively perform duties.
• Follow prescribed methods for loading and unloading, handling, and storing of materials and supplies.
• Know the location of company facilities and be familiar with the service area to efficiently perform work assignments.
• Assist other employees as directed.
• Instruct and train other employees as directed.
• When flexed be able to perform the following jobs:
  Storeroom, B&G, Utility Worker, Meter Reader/MPG.

• Basic mechanical knowledge and familiarity with basic hand tools is desired.

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Use of company technology (computers, laptops, mobile devices) is desired.

• Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM
• Local travel to various worksites within operational footprint.

• Active, state driver’s license required and ability to pass a motor‑vehicle background check.
• Ability to obtain a Class A CDL.
• DOT physical to be performed at time of hire/during pre‑employment screenings.

• Working inside and outside under various weather conditions.
• Ability to work shifts and be available for call‑out.
• Ability to lift 50 lb.
• Bending, lifting, working in tight spaces.

• Champions safety
• Collaborates
• Cultivates innovation
• Customer obsessed
• Drives results
• Nimble learning