Pipe Welder - Water Supply Treatment Division - SFPUC (7360)
About The Position
The Pipe Welder works under general supervision on the Wholesale Meter Testing & Cross Connection Control Improvement Program for the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission. This is a journey-level role involving the operation of acetylene and electric arc welding equipment to install, repair, and maintain water distribution pipelines and related facilities. Incumbents perform the full range of pipe-welding duties with only occasional instruction or assistance. The class is distinguished from Welder by its work on pressure vessels, including high-pressure pipelines. The position is based at the Millbrae Yard, 1000 El Camino Real, Millbrae. Regular hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The work also requires emergency repairs at night, on weekends, and on holidays. The appointment is temporary exempt and may not exceed 36 months.
Requirements
- Five years of experience as a welder using oxyacetylene and electric arc welding methods, including one year welding high-pressure pipelines.
- Possession of a Class C Driver's License.
- Physical effort and manual dexterity using fingers, limbs, and body.
- Ability to work in inclement weather and in damp enclosed places, at heights up to 220 feet, and in confined spaces; climb in and out of ditches; and lift and carry 50 pounds.
- Ability to perform emergency repairs at night, on weekends, and on holidays.
Nice To Haves
- Pipe welding certification.
- One year of training from a recognized trade school or union welding program in electric arc and oxyacetylene welding may substitute for one year of experience.
Responsibilities
- Operate welding and metalworking machinery to repair and maintain pipelines, pumping stations, and water-treatment equipment.
- Lay out pipe and construct pipe specials, including offsets, bends, sleeves, reducers, tanks, and meter batteries.
- Repair valves, tools, leak pumps, construction equipment, and storage equipment using electric arc welding, acetylene welding, brazing, or silver soldering.
- Cut, fit, and weld pipes; repair leaks; and make templates.
- Manufacture emergency repair items such as leak bands, tapping tees, gate rings, and common vault covers.
- Make mechanical pipe connections, including threaded, flanged, flared, and compression connections.
- Construct and maintain special truck bodies (PUC only).
- Perform related duties as required.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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