Pipeline Welder​/Layout Fitter

Job Overview

Salary Information: $36,083 – $49,034 (Hourly)

Under supervision, performs specialized welds on gas and water mains using arc and oxyacetylene processes. Also performs a variety of welding assignments using heliarc and brazing processes. Performs position and overhead welds and layout on pipe fittings, tie‑ins, and branch connections; repairs and installs parts for equipment, machinery, piping, tools, and other metal objects in accordance with appropriate industry standards; does cutting, fitting and brazing;

makes polyethylene fusions; makes both oxyacetylene and electric welds of all types under difficult conditions (e.g., in excavations, under emergency time limits, on high‑stress/tension pipes, etc.); works in or near the presence of live natural gas performing work that may permit gas to escape; maintains and adjusts welding equipment for gas and electric welding equipment. Interprets and works from engineering drawings;

observes and enforces safety rules and regulations; drives department vehicles; performs other related duties as required.

• Perform specialized welds on gas and water mains using arc and oxyacetylene processes.
• Perform welding assignments using heliarc and brazing processes.
• Perform position and overhead welds and layout on pipe fittings, tie‑ins, and branch connections.
• Repair and install parts for equipment, machinery, piping, tools, and other metal objects according to industry standards.
• Cut, fit, and brazing; make polyethylene fusions.
• Make oxyacetylene and electric welds under difficult conditions (e.g., excavations, emergency time limits, high‑stress/tension pipes).
• Work in or near live natural gas environments that may permit gas to escape.
• Maintain and adjust welding equipment for gas and electric welding.
• Interpret and work from engineering drawings.
• Observe and enforce safety rules and regulations.
• Drive department vehicles.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Applicants must meet option A or B:

A valid motor vehicle operator's license is required.

Required to complete the Department of Transportation oxyacetylene and SMAW (shielded metal arc welding) certifications and the Long Beach Utilities polyethylene plastic pipe joining fusion certification prior to passing probation and to re‑certify annually.

Required to comply with the Anti‑Drug and Alcohol Program as required by Federal Department of Transportation regulations on an ongoing basis and with the Long Beach Utilities Department Operator Qualification Program based on department standards and maintained on an ongoing basis.

• City of Los Angeles structural steel license.
• So Cal Gas  high stress certification (Blue Card).

During the performance test, applicants must perform two welds, which will be inspected and tested.

• Twelve‑inch butt weld with SMAW, 5G position.
• Twelve‑inch saddle weld/arc, 6010‑root with a 7018‑fill layout and cut, fit, and weld 12" on 12" branch saddle connection required by procedure.

Screening will be conducted on the basis of applications and required supplemental applications. The selection procedure may be changed. A continuous eligible list may be established and may expire six months from its effective date. Applicants may apply only once within a four‑month period.

Applications received by July 23, 2026 will be invited to the first performance exam, tentatively scheduled for August 15, 2026.

In accordance with Civil Service Procedure 3.38, eligible veterans who successfully qualify on examinations shall receive an additional credit of ten (10) points; disabled veterans shall receive an additional credit of fifteen (15) points. A copy of the veteran’s DD‑214, Member 4 form indicating honorable discharge must be attached to the application at the…