Pipe Layer Skilled - Water Distribution

Under general supervision visually inspects equipment to ensure proper operating condition, performs minor lubrication services; reports major malfunctions or repairs needed to supervisor; operates equipment to include tractor with rotating cutter and various hand held equipment; positions necessary safety equipment around worksite to avoid possible hazards; locates and identifies utility lines before digging or installing water mains; inspects worksite to ensure specifications are met and equipment has been properly installed and performs additional tasks in support of the department as needed or upon request.

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statement of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this position. Other duties may be required, assigned and expected aside from those set forth below to address operational needs and changing operational practices.

• Receives daily work from supervisor; gathers materials and supplies before leaving for work site. Confers with utility personnel to ensure that lines have been located and identified before beginning work.
• Review work order and inspects work site to determine type of repair for installation needed.
• Installs water mains and service lines for residential and commercial properties.
• Assists in performing various pipe fitting tasks, may raise and rebuild man holes.
• Forms, mixes and pours concrete to replace areas of driveways or sidewalks damaged or removed to make repairs or installation.
• Repairs asphalt cuts.
• Positions necessary safety equipment around work area to avoid safety hazards to include safety cones, signs and flares; may position flag person to direct traffic.
• Ensures that signaling and beacon lights are operating when work is in progress.
• Uses two-way radio to communicate with foreman, dispatchers and other work crew.
• Operates tractor with rotating cutter to cut sewage right-of-way and lift station grounds.
• Loads sand, gravel and heavier debris into trucks for transport.
• Operates hand held packer to re-pack dirt upon completion of repairs.
• Confers with line locators on locations and possible hazard of utility lines.
• Takes safety precautions not to damage existing water mains or other utilities when working near live lines to include electrical and gas lines, or fiber optic (telephone) lines.
• Uses chain saw to cut trees and low hanging limbs in right of ways, may cut larger debris before loading for dumping at the landfill.
• Uses jackhammer to break pavement or concrete to access sewer lines in need of repair.
• Attends departmental and safety meetings.
• Assist in other departments as needed.
• Attends training on the use of operation of new equipment.
• On call after hours.
• Visually inspects back hoe and equipment to ensure no problems are existing.
• Performs minor repairs on equipment to include replacing blown lights, bulbs, and fuses.
• Reports major equipment malfunction or repairs as needed to supervisor for repair by shop mechanic. Inspects exterior or vehicle and equipment lights and replaces broken or damaged parts as necessary. Using a grease gun performs lubrication services on equipment.
• Inspects fittings and joints on equipment to ensure they are serviceable.
• Using a pressure washer, brush and cleaning solution cleans exterior of vehicles and equipment to remove mud, dirt and debris.

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities required for this position would be:

Have high school education, GED or demonstrated level of proficiency

Previous experience working with pipes to include fittings and valves.

Valid Driver's License and meet appropriate certification requirements.

The following generally describes the knowledge and abilities required in order to successfully perform the assigned duties of the position:

• Water design and operations including installation, maintenance and repair
• Workplace safety rules and procedures
• Various tools and equipment including tamps, air hammers and pipe saws

• Read and comprehend directives, gauges and indicators
• Write in order to prepare reports and document logs or similar non-complex forms
• Verbally communicate to converse with supervisors…