Water Utilities Pipefitter I or II - Wastewater

City of Lakeland, Civil Service•Employment Services, FL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This is journey-level work in installing and repairing water distribution and/or wastewater collection facilities and mechanisms. Work involves performing all phases of maintenance and installation for water distribution and/or wastewater collection systems. Duties may also involve independent, skilled water meter installation, removal, and repair, as well as other skilled mechanical work involving knowledge of water and/or wastewater system equipment. On most assignments, the employee has little supervision; however, a foreman or supervisor regularly assigns and inspects work. This position is for a Water Utilities Pipefitter II; however, it may be filled at the level of a Water Utilities Pipefitter I.

Requirements

High school diploma from an accredited school or a GED.
Two years of pipe fitting experience, with one year in the installation, repair, and maintenance of water systems.
Must possess and maintain a valid Class A CDL with appropriate endorsements as required by the employing department or be able to obtain said license within six months of employment.
Must possess and maintain a valid phone number.
Methods, materials, practices, and tools required to extend, repair, and maintain wastewater mains, services, and valves.
City wastewater collection system, including gravity mains, services, ARVs, force mains, and other miscellaneous wastewater system components.
Using pipefitting, plumbing, pneumatic tools, and line locator equipment.
Read and interpret wastewater collection maps and construction blueprints.
Work independently without direct supervision.
Troubleshoot causes of pipe failures and system interruptions.
Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, other City employees, and the general public.
Perform heavy physical manual tasks for extended periods, often in adverse climatic conditions.
Prepare reports and daily paperwork.
Communicate with Wastewater Collection employees and internal and external customers via telephone, radio, and other communication channels.
Self-starter, self-motivated, and detail-oriented.
Direct the actions of fellow employees.

Nice To Haves

May be required to pass and maintain qualification for: Respiratory Protection Physical. Pulmonary Function. Qualitative and Quantitative Fit Test(s).

Responsibilities

Constructs wastewater gravity mains; manholes; force mains; valve vaults; installs air release, valves, fittings, clamps, and sleeves; and is responsible for the more difficult repairs; backfills around pipes; and landscapes upon completion.
Constructs and upgrades wastewater pumping stations.
May operate all necessary heavy equipment such as dewatering equipment, trencher, combination vacuum/jetting truck, backhoe, and other related equipment.
Assists in using CCTV to televise sewer main lines and lateral connections.
Reads wastewater blueprints to assist the foreman in selecting proper fittings and materials for the project; measures for pipe lengths necessary.
Performs maintenance on materials, tools, and equipment.
Pours and finishes concrete for driveways, sidewalks, and roadways.
Constructs manhole inverts.
Cuts and bevels pipes; threads pipes.
Participates in divisional after-hours, stand-by, and callout programs.
Performs locates using GPR and line tracing equipment.
Performs all other associated duties regarding the installation and maintenance of wastewater lines/attributes, and other associated services provided by the City.
May be required to participate in 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 wastewater collection system after normal working hours; subject to working overtime and participating in stand-by duty.
May perform acting foreman duties during normal and overtime hours of operation.