Water Operations - Plumber

Pittsburgh Water & Sewer Authority•Pittsburgh, PA

About The Position

The Plumber repairs, replaces, and maintains piping, valves, controls, and plumbing fixtures in new and existing Authority structures associated with water treatment plants, eleven pump stations, and thirteen storage facilities. The role also maintains water, waste, gas, and vent lines; restroom facilities; drinking fountains; fire lines; and chemical lines in accordance with the Allegheny County Plumbing Code. The position is in Water Operations and is represented by the Pittsburgh Joint Collective Bargaining Committee (PJCBC). The listed shift is Wednesday through Sunday, 11:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.; the employee must also be available to work all three shifts, weekends, and holidays, and may be required to remain on duty beyond normal hours or be recalled during emergencies or other extended periods. The role requires extensive journeyman-level plumbing trade knowledge and a current Allegheny County Health Department Journeyman Plumbing License at application, maintained throughout employment. A current Class C (Class 1) Pennsylvania motor vehicle operator’s license is required at application or before appointment and must be maintained throughout employment. Performance and/or written examinations may be required. Employment may be contingent on post-offer physical examination and drug screening; continued employment may be subject to random drug and alcohol testing and reasonable-suspicion testing. Candidates must pass a thorough background investigation, including criminal history, employment and performance, reference, and credential checks, and in some cases a credit history check. Applicants are also subject to a System for Award Management (SAM) search. The employee receives supervision directly from the Plumbing Foreman and has no direct reports. The work involves operating a pickup truck, van, and related equipment; heavy lifting and carrying up to 100 pounds; and exposure to outdoor extreme weather, noise, confined or high spaces, vibrations, traffic, mechanical, chemical, fire, and explosive hazards, as well as odors, dust, fumes, mists, poor ventilation, and gases that may require a respirator. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

Current, valid Allegheny County Health Department Journeyman Plumbing License at application and maintained throughout employment.
Current, valid Class C (Class 1) Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Operator’s License at application or before appointment, maintained throughout employment.
Extensive knowledge of plumbing trade materials, tools, equipment, and procedures, with journeyman-level competency.
Knowledge of work safety hazards and precautions.
Ability to read and use blueprints and project plans.
Ability to make mathematical computations and field sketches identifying problems.
Ability to follow oral and/or written instructions.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, associates, outside agencies, and the general public.
Ability to lift heavy objects, walk, and stoop for extended periods in all-weather environments.
Availability to work all three shifts, weekends, and holidays, and to remain on duty beyond normal hours or be recalled during emergencies or other extended periods.
Ability to pass any required performance and/or written examination.
Ability to pass required pre-employment background investigation; employment may also depend on post-offer physical examination and drug screening.

Responsibilities

Repair and replace water lines and gas lines damaged by the Authority.
Remove and install water meters at private customer locations according to Authority policies and procedures.
Provide temporary water service to city property owners when normal service is interrupted.
Respond on a 24-hour basis to emergencies involving gas, water, compressed air, chlorine lines, sewer, waste, and water supply.
Maintain records and prepare accurate reports as requested or required.
Drill and tap new and existing service connections as requested or required.
Make field sketches identifying problems encountered as required.
Work all three shifts.
Perform other related tasks as assigned or required.
Repair, replace, and maintain piping, valves, controls, plumbing fixtures, and related water, waste, gas, vent, restroom, drinking fountain, fire, and chemical line systems.