Construction Pipefitter

City of Lakeland, FL • Lakeland, FL

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About The Position

This is skilled work in the installation and repair of stormwater infrastructure. Work involves performing skilled duties, such as assisting in installing, repairing, and maintaining stormwater systems. This position normally works under direct supervision, and all work is inspected in progress and upon completion. Immediate supervisor reviews work for results obtained through periodic inspections and reports. This posting will close after the receipt of the first 15 qualified applicants or 2 weeks (August 15 at 10:00 AM), whichever comes first.

Requirements

• High school diploma from an accredited school or a GED.
• One year of experience installing, repairing, and maintaining stormwater systems.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Must be able to obtain Class 'A' or 'B' CDL with appropriate endorsements as required by the employing department within six months of employment.
• Must maintain a valid telephone number.
• Must be able to pass and maintain training in Traffic Control within six months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Lays storm and sewer pipe; seals joints; mixes mortar; breaks up concrete; grades work areas; loads and unloads trucks.
• Assists in fabricating and setting construction forms, pouring and finishing concrete, constructing, maintaining, and repairing curbs, gutters, driveway aprons, sidewalks, drainage facilities, sanitary sewer facilities, and other projects, as required.
• Assists in building manholes and catch basins; lays brick; sets manhole covers.
• Assists in operating power equipment related to work, such as concrete trucks, concrete saws, air compressors, concrete finishing tools, and other necessary equipment.
• Oversees and assists in loading and unloading trucks and breaks up concrete and pavement.
• Operates mechanical equipment such as concrete truck, bobcat, vibratory roller, tamper, air hammer, concrete saw, and air compressor.
• May be required to participate 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.
• Performs emergency repairs on the stormwater system after normal working hours; is subject to working overtime and participating in call-out duty.
• May perform acting foreman duties during normal and overtime hours of operation.
• Performs related work as required.

Benefits

• Annual leave accumulated bi-weekly based upon years of service.
• Sick leave accrued biweekly based upon years of service.
• Sick leave pool for catastrophic or long-term illnesses.
• Family & Medical Leave for up to twelve weeks under certain circumstances.
• Pension Plan with mandatory participation for full-time regular employees.
• Tuition Reimbursement program up to $2,500 per fiscal year.
• Suggestion Awards program for constructive ideas for improvement.
• Free parking while at work.
• Uniforms issued at no cost for required job classifications.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees