Lead Plumber​/Pipefitter

Job Description

Lead Plumber/Pipefitter directs and performs plumbing activities associated with installation, maintenance, and repair duties on the water distribution system. The role provides direction to equipment operating crews on the job site and is performed under the supervision of the Water Distribution Supervisor; it assumes the duties of that supervisor in their absence. The position is an on‑call emergency response role and requires the employee to reside within thirty (30) minutes of the job site.

• Directs and performs installation, maintenance, and repair work on City water lines with emphasis on plumbing and pipe fitting duties.
• Operates equipment including, but not limited to, air compressor, jackhammer, tapping machine, boring equipment and line locator. May operate light equipment including, but not limited to, backhoe, loader, crane, roller and dump truck with trailer.
• Monitors job site for compliance with safety procedures and protocols. Assesses job site for marked and unmarked utilities.
• Assists in training other employees in plumbing, pipe fitting, and equipment operation associated with the installation and repair of water system components.
• Shuts off sections of the water distribution system, if required, and turns back on after repairs. Takes appropriate actions to minimize property damage from leaks.
• Sets up traffic control at leak or repair sites for public safety.
• Monitors current work and/or repair sites to ensure traffic control measures including cones and barricades are effective; thaws frozen lines and meters.
• Fills in vacant positions on night and weekend shifts.
• Performs the duties of the Water Distribution Supervisor in that employee’s absence.
• Patches utility cuts in pavement.
• Performs snow and ice removal on City streets and sidewalks.
• Performs basic maintenance on vehicles and equipment.
• Documents work done at job site to maintain accurate database of City water distribution system.
• Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with City policies, procedures, and safety practices.
• Performs other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time.

• High school diploma or GED
• Flagging certification
• CPR and First Aid certification
• Class A CDL with specified endorsements
• Class I Drinking Water Distribution Operator certification
• Journeyman plumbing skills preferred

The Lead Plumber/Pipefitter position requires a Class A CDL within six (6) months of hire date and Class I Drinking Water Distribution Operator certification within eighteen (18) months of hire. Failure to acquire these certifications by the established dates will result in layoff from the position.

• Methods, techniques, and objectives of water line installation, maintenance, and repair with emphasis on plumbing and pipe fitting
• Methods and techniques of safely operating equipment, including but not limited to air compressor, jackhammer, line locator, tapping machine, backhoe, loader, excavator, dump truck with trailer, and related water line installation, maintenance and repair equipment
• Job site safety policies and procedures with emphasis on soil identification and trenching methods and techniques
• Methods, techniques, and objectives of the application of traffic control in accordance with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD)
• Employee supervision and training methods, techniques, and objectives
• Operation of a personal computer and job-related software and applications
• Equipment maintenance methods and techniques
• State, local, and other applicable building, safety, and health codes and regulations
• Federal regulations and City policies regarding safe work practices relating to trench excavations and shoring, confined space, use of powered equipment, repair and maintenance vehicles and equipment, power tools, and repair and maintenance materials

• Install, maintain, and repair water distribution lines
• Operate equipment including, but…