Pipe Welder, Water Supply – High-Pressure Pipelines

City-and-County-of-SAN-Francisc; Millbrae (CA); On-site; USD 127,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

SFPUC is seeking a Pipe Welder for the Water Supply Treatment Division. The journey-level welder will operate oxyacetylene and electric arc welding equipment to install, repair, and maintain water pipelines and related facilities.

The role requires ability to work nights, weekends, or holidays, withstand inclement weather, and lift up to 50 pounds. Five years welding experience is expected, with a Class C driver’s license and replacement options for training depending on qualifications.

Qualifications

• Five years experience as a welder using oxyacetylene and electric arc welding methods, including one year on high pressure pipelines.
• Possession of a Class C Driver's License.
• Substitution: one year of trade school or union welding program may substitute for one year of experience.
• Applicants must meet minimum qualification by final filing date.

Responsibilities

• Operates welding and metalworking machinery for repair and maintenance of pipelines and water treatment equipment.
• Lays out pipe and constructs pipe specials and meter batteries.
• Performs repairs using welding, brazing, or soldering on valves, pumps, and equipment.
• Cuts, fits, and welds pipes; repairs leaks and makes templates.
• Manufactures emergency repair items such as leak bands and tapping tees.
• Makes mechanical pipe connections (threaded, flanged, etc.).
• Constructs and maintains special truck bodies (PUC only).
• Performs related duties as required.

Skills

Oxyacetylene welding

Electric arc welding

High pressure pipelines

Tools

Welding equipment operation

Job description

SFPUC is seeking a Pipe Welder for the Water Supply Treatment Division. The journey-level welder will operate oxyacetylene and electric arc welding equipment to install, repair, and maintain water pipelines and related facilities.

The role requires ability to work nights, weekends, or holidays, withstand inclement weather, and lift up to 50 pounds. Five years welding experience is expected, with a Class C driver’s license and replacement options for training depending on qualifications.