Pipe Mechanic Level 1

The City of Valparaiso, located in Northwest Indiana just southeast of Chicago and minutes from the scenic Indiana Dunes National Park, is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Pipe Mechanic Level 1. The position reports to the VCU Field Services Director and is responsible for performing installation, maintenance, and repair activities on the distribution and collections infrastructure system. To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function of the position satisfactorily.

The requirements listed in this document are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• High school diploma or GED; experience in maintenance work involving utility maintenance and general repairs are a plus.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) within one (1) year of date of hire.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Ability to meet all employer and department hiring requirements, including passage of a drug test and essential function screening.

• Cleans debris off tops of intakes, removes piles of leaves and trash from curb lines, cleans brush from heavy storms, and pumps flooded areas into intakes.
• Installs, builds, and/or repairs manholes, intakes, sewer lines, storm lines, water lines, streets, sidewalks, and curbs, including locating areas needing repair and obtaining materials required.
• Operate equipment and machines to perform job functions including light equipment, mowers, pick-up trucks, one-ton trucks, hand and power tools, mechanic tools, concrete finishing tools, gas detection devices, and two-way radios.
• Performs preventive maintenance inspections and locates existing sewer collection and water distribution infrastructures for the “Call Before You Dig” service.
• Completes required daily work logs describing job assignments, hours and materials used.
• Must follow established safety procedures while completing work activities and operating assigned equipment.
• Serves oncall on a rotation basis after completion of one (1) year.
• Attends safety and training programs as scheduled.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

• Robust Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
• Health Savings Account (with Generous Annual Employer Funding)
• Life Insurance (Employer paid and Supplemental Plans)
• Disability Insurance Plan
• Paid Time off and Holidays
• 401 (k) & 401 (k) Matching
• Employee Assistance and Employee Health Programs
• Tuition Reimbursement Programs
• Career Growth and Training Opportunities

The City of Valparaiso provides a competitive salary structure. The salary for the Pipe Mechanic Level 1 is +/- $54,174 per year ($26.05 hourly) dependent on the candidate’s experience and qualifications.

The City of Valparaiso is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruit, select, develop, and promote employees based on individual ability and job performance. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or veteran status.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation in applying for this position, you can request assistance by contacting the Valparaiso Human Resources Department at vhr.

The City of Valparaiso has established a culture that welcomes equity, inclusion, and opportunity for all employees and applicants.