Plumber (Local 77/250)

Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission•East Cocalico Township, PA

18d

About The Position

This is skilled work installing and maintaining plumbing facilities at various Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission locations. The employee performs skilled tasks according to standard plumbing and mechanical trade practices. Work is assigned and reviewed by a supervisor through observation of installed, repaired, or maintained equipment and compliance with applicable plumbing codes. The position requires availability for emergency response on call 24/7/365, frequent travel and/or fieldwork, and use of a PTC radio system.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid driver's license.
Completion of plumbing technical training at an accredited technical school and three years of plumbing experience, or five years of documented plumbing experience.

Responsibilities

Cut, ream, and thread pipe; solder copper pipes and fittings.
Install plastic pipes and fittings.
Install, maintain, and repair valves, faucets, traps, sinks, and other sanitary fixtures.
Install fixture supports and hangers.
Maintain piping systems by clearing clogged pipes and traps and testing for leaks.
Install or repair oil- or gas-fired boilers, controls, burners, and filters.
Maintain steam traps, strainers, condensation motors, and float switches.
Maintain water meters, well pumps, water tanks, and water heaters.
Inspect and perform preventive maintenance on plumbing, sewage, and heating systems at various PTC locations.
Use hand or power tools for work on piping systems, wrenching, moving fixtures and equipment, and demolition.
Operate and maintain plumbing equipment and inspect completed work for quality.
Install, maintain, replace, service, and repair indoor and outdoor plumbing pipes and fittings using code-compliant methods.
Read and interpret blueprints, sketches, and prints.
Record time, materials, and supplies used for repair or construction projects on work orders.
Be available on call 24/7/365 for emergency response.
Use a PTC radio system to transmit and receive information.
Use situational awareness to anticipate and prevent accidents.
Perform other related duties as assigned.