Licensed Plumber – Construction Crew

Ejwatercoop; Illinois; On-site; USD 30,307 - 46,838; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer Paid Life Insurance

Group Health Insurance

401k with Employer Match

Job summary

A local water utility company seeks a Licensed Plumber to join their construction crew in Illinois. The successful candidate will ensure installations meet regulatory standards while performing the installation and maintenance of water mains and service lines. A valid Illinois plumbing license and extensive plumbing experience are essential for this role, along with strong communication skills for customer interactions. This position offers a competitive hourly wage and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4–6 years of plumbing experience, especially in trenching and water main installation.
• Valid driver's license and ability to operate utility vehicles.
• Certification in IDPH-approved continuing education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain water mains, valves, and meters.
• Ensure installations meet IDPH and EPA standards.
• Assist with customer service work orders and maintain a positive attitude.

Skills

Install, test, and maintain water mains

Read design drawings and specifications

Perform pressure and leak testing

Excellent communication skills

Comfortable working outdoors

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Valid Illinois Journeyman or Master Plumber license

Tools

Trenching equipment

Backhoes

Safety equipment (PPE)

Job description

Overview

The Licensed Plumber will be a part of the construction crew to install water mains, service lines, and meters. The Licensed Plumber will ensure installations meet Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and EPA standards, particularly under lead service line regulations and public health codes. Responsibilities include but are not limited to installing and maintaining water mains, valves, hydrants, service lines and meters, setting new meters, fixing leaks, operating and maintaining equipment, assist with responding to customer service work orders concerning existing accounts, maintaining a positive attitude while dealing with customers and JULIE locates.

Location

Schedule

Monday through Friday, and on-call rotation

Pay

• Pay: $22.00 - $34.00 per hour based on qualifications

Benefits

• Employer Paid Life Insurance: 2X annual salary
• Group Health Insurance (BCBS) – Employer Contribution $650/mo.
• Group Vision Insurance
• Group Dental Insurance
• Group Long-term Disability
• Group Voluntary Life Insurance

• Available after a 90-day introductory period: Sick Time 48 hours annually; Personal Time 24 hours annually; Volunteer Time 16 hours annually; Bereavement up to 24 hours annually

• Available after 6 months of employment and 500 hours worked: 401k, with Employer Match up to 9% (Quarterly Enrollment: January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, October 1st; 100% vested after 6 years of employment)

• Available after 1 year employment: 40 hours vacation

Licensing and Certification

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Valid Illinois Journeyman or Master Plumber license in good standing.
• Minimum 4–6 years of plumbing experience—especially with trenching, water main installation, backflow assemblies, and service lines.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to operate utility vehicles, CDL preferred.
• Certification in IDPH-approved continuing education or EPA Cross-Connection Control/backflow prevention, preferred but not required.
• Prior experience in community or municipal water distribution or cooperative environments, preferred but not required.
• OSHA 10 or 30-hour Safety certification, preferred but not required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Install, test, and maintain water mains, service lines, meters, valve boxes, and backflow prevention devices in compliance with federal/state regulations.
• Read and interpret design drawings, construction plans, and specifications for water distribution systems.
• Perform pressure and leak testing on piping systems and fixtures.
• Execute lead service line replacements according to IDPH/EPA (LSLRNA) requirements, including notification, flushing, tap sampling, and using approved materials.
• Ensure horizontal/vertical separation from sanitary sewers per Illinois Plumbing Code
• Maintain documentation: installation logs, testing records, service line inventories, and compliance reports.
• Collaborate with crew, engineers, contractors, and public officials to coordinate project workflows.
• Adhere to safety standards and IDPH plumbing regulations (225ILCS320), staying current on continuing education/licensing.
• Proven experience with lead service line replacement and IDPH/EPA compliance (LSLRNA).
• Strong understanding of IDPH plumbing code (225ILCS320 & 77ILAdm.Code Part890) and LSL rules.
• Ability to read blueprints and tape measure accurately and perform pressure testing.
• Excellent communication skills for customer-facing situations and crew coordination.
• Comfortable working outdoors in varied conditions and lifting up to 50 lbs.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• Work is performed outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and lifting heavy materials.
• Use of trenching equipment, backhoes, shoring systems, and PPE.
• Exposure to dirt, water, and construction environments.
• Must be able to perform physically demanding tasks for extended periods.