WU Pipefitter - Wastewater

This is a semi-skilled position involving installing and repairing water distribution and/or wastewater collection facilities and mechanisms. Work involves performing semi-skilled duties and assisting with installing, repairing, and maintaining water and/or wastewater services and mains. The employee normally works under direct supervision, and all work is inspected in progress and upon completion.

• Lays wastewater gravity mains; manholes; force mains; valve vaults; installs air release valves, fittings, clamps, and sleeves; is responsible for the more difficult repairs; backfills around pipes; and landscapes upon completion.
• Makes routine wastewater service extensions; digs holes for point repairs and sewer taps; sets up tapping mechanisms; makes tie-ins; installs water service lines and meters.
• Assists in the construction and upgrading of wastewater pumping stations.
• Performs maintenance on materials, tools, and equipment.
• Constructs manhole inverts.
• Assists in pouring and finishing concrete for driveways, sidewalks, and roadways.
• Cuts and bevels pipes; threads pipes.
• Operates related Heavy equipment, such as air compressor, jackhammer, acetylene torch, Coring machine, dump truck, boom truck, and a combination vacuum/jetting truck; may operate a backhoe.
• Participates in the divisional after-hours, standby, and callout program.
• Performs all other associated duties regarding the installation and maintenance of wastewater lines/attributes and other associated services provided by the City.
• May be required to participate in and/or facilitate training to support departmental or City initiatives and requirements.
• May be required to work overtime or alternate hours as necessary for the efficient operation of the department.
• Position is designated as Mission Critical.

• Performs emergency repairs after normal working hours; subject to working overtime and participating in standby duty.

• High school diploma from an accredited school or a GED.

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Must possess and maintain a valid telephone number.
• Must be able to obtain Class “A” CDL with appropriate endorsements as required by the employing department within six months of employment.
• May be required to pass and maintain qualification for:
  • Respiratory Protection Physical.
  • Pulmonary Function.
  • Qualitative and Quantitative Fit Test(s).

• CCTV truck operations.
• Work Order Management System (Maximo).

• Use of small hand tools and related equipment.

• Learn the methods, materials, practices, and tools required to extend, repair, and maintain wastewater mains, services, and valves.
• Read and interpret wastewater collection maps and construction blueprints.
• Perform locates using Ground-Penetrating Radar (GPR) and line-tracing equipment.
• Operate line-locating equipment.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, other City employees, and the general public.
• Perform heavy physical manual tasks for extended periods, often in adverse climatic conditions.

• Requires manual work that involves walking or standing some of the time and regularly exerting up to 100 pounds of force.
• Repetitive motion, including wrist, hand, leg, and/or finger movements.
• Risks exposure to significant environmental hazards (entering confined spaces, chemical, electrical, mechanical, height, and heat), bright/dim light, indoor and outdoor environmental conditions, asbestos-containing materials, and noise levels.
• Normal visual acuity, field of vision, hearing, speaking, color perception, sense of smell, depth perception,…