Plumbing Mechanic

Atlantic Constructors • Roanoke, VA

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About The Position

Atlantic Constructors is seeking a motivated Plumbing Mechanic to join its expanding team. The company has been an industry leader in the Mid-Atlantic Region for over 50 years. The Plumbing Mechanic provides guidance and direction to apprentices and helpers and ensures job quality and customer satisfaction throughout every stage of a project. The position has no supervisory responsibility.

The mechanic assembles, installs, lays out, and repairs plumbing pipes, fittings, equipment, and fixtures; tests pipes and fixtures for deficiencies; and works with piping made from various materials. The role may involve work at multiple job sites and travel. The work environment may include indoor and outdoor locations, varying temperatures and weather, moderate or high noise, fumes or airborne particles, confined spaces, and elevated work areas. Physical work can include using construction equipment and tools, climbing, bending, pulling, reaching overhead, standing or walking for extended periods, and lifting up to 50 pounds.

Benefits include employee-only medical, dental, short-term disability, and life insurance coverage at no cost, as well as a vision plan, a 401(k) retirement plan with company matching, a health savings plan with company matching, and wellness programs.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience in commercial field plumbing operations, or an equivalent combination of vocational training and experience.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Extensive knowledge of plumbing-system installation.
• Ability to fabricate offsets, install equipment, and perform basic takeoffs.
• Must obtain required personal hand tools.
• Ability to multitask, work with minimal supervision, follow written and oral instructions, pay attention to detail, and demonstrate problem-solving skills.
• Must pass a post-offer pre-employment drug screen and may be required to complete additional background checks, such as DMV or criminal-history checks.
• Must adhere to company policies and procedures.
• Must be available and have the means to report to multiple job sites as assigned.
• Ability to correctly identify all colors of color-coded cables or wires and to meet the stated visual requirements, including close and distance vision, depth perception, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

• Virginia State Plumbing Journeyman card.
• Medical Gas Certification.
• Prior military experience.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and direction to apprentices and helpers.
• Assemble, install, lay out, and repair pipes, fittings, equipment, and fixtures.
• Test pipes and fixtures using water and air to detect deficiencies.
• Measure, cut, thread, glue, solder, braze, and slope pipes made of various materials.
• Install hangers and supports for plumbing systems.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintain job quality and customer satisfaction at every stage of a project.

Benefits

• Employee-only medical, dental, short-term disability, and life insurance coverage at no cost.
• Vision insurance plan.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching.
• Health savings plan with company matching.
• Wellness programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed