Pipe Welder - Water Supply Treatment Division - SFPUC (7360)

San Francisco Public Utilities Commission; Millbrae (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) seeks a skilled Pipe Welder for the Millbrae Yard to support the Wholesale Meter Testing & Cross Connection Control Improvement Program. You will operate welding equipment, lay out pipe, and perform repairs on pipelines, valves and related facilities.

The role requires handling high‑pressure systems and standard safety practices. Work hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, with potential for emergency repairs nights, weekends, and

Qualifications

• Five years of welding experience using oxyacetylene and electric arc methods, including one year on high‑pressure pipelines.
• Possession of a Class C Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Operate welding and metalworking machinery to repair and maintain pipelines, pumping stations and water treatment equipment.
• Lay out pipe and construct pipe specials, such as offsets, bends, sleeves and meters.
• Perform repairs using electric arc welding, acetylene welding, brazing or silver soldering on valves and related equipment.
• Cut, fit and weld pipes; repair leaks and create templates as needed.
• Manufacture emergency repair items and create metal fittings for field use.

Skills

Welding experience

Manual dexterity

Reading blueprints

Education

Class C Driver's License

Tools

Oxyacetylene welding

Electric arc welding

Job description

Application Filing Deadline: November 15, 2026

About

San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC)

Headquartered in San Francisco, we have 2,300 employees operating across eight counties serving more than 2.7 million customers in the San Francisco Bay Area – 24 hours per day, 365 days per year.

Our Mission: To provide our customers with high quality, efficient, and reliable water, power, and wastewater services in a manner that values environmental and community interests and sustains the resources entrusted to our care.

Our Vision: We are an innovative utility leader, recognized for excellent results in service, safety, stewardship, and inclusiveness.

We are an award-winning and industry-leading utilities organization committed to our customers, community interests, and the environment. To learn more about our organization, please visit our website at https://www.sfpuc.gov .

We are proud of our infrastructure and programs, but most importantly, we value our highly qualified and dedicated workforce which ensures that this vision becomes a reality.

To learn more about working at the SFPUC, visit our career site at https://www.sfpuc.gov/about-us/careers-sfpuc

TYPE OF APPOINTMENT

Temporary Exempt: This position is excluded by the Charter from the competitive Civil Service examination process and shall serve at the discretion of the Appointing Officer. The duration of the appointment shall not exceed 36 months.

WHO ARE WE?

San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC)

Role Description

Project: Wholesale Meter Testing & Cross Connection Control Improvement Program

Under general supervision, operates acetylene and electric arc welding equipment in connection with the installation, repairing and maintenance of water distribution pipelines and related facilities; Class 7360 Pipe Welder is a journey-level class in the Clerical, Maintenance and Technical (CMT) concept. Incumbents perform the full range of duties of pipe welders with only occasional instruction or assistance. This class is distinguished from 7390 Welder in that this class performs welding on pressure vessels (high pressure pipelines).

Work Location: Millbrae Yard - 1000 El Camino Real, Millbrae

Work Hours: Monday – Friday, 7:00 am – 3:30 pm

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Operates all types of welding and metal working machinery necessary to the repair and maintenance of all pipelines, pumping stations and water treatment equipment.
• Lays out pipe and constructs pipe specials, such as offsets, bends, sleeves, reducers, tanks and meter batteries.
• Performs repairs, by electric arc welding, acetylene welding, brazing or silver soldering, all types of valves, tools, leak pumps, construction and storage equipment.
• Performs cuts, fits and welds pipes; repairs leaks and makes templates.
• Manufactures emergency repair items, such as leak bands, tapping tees, gate rings and common vault cover.
• Makes various types of mechanical pipe connections, such as threaded, flanged, flared and compression.
• Constructs and maintains special truck bodies (PUC only).
• Performs related duties as required.

Special Requirements: Work requires physical effort and manual dexterity in the use of fingers, limbs and body; requires continuous exposure to working conditions where injuries may be encountered; requires ability to work in inclement weather; perform emergency repairs nights, weekends, and holidays; must be able to work in damp enclosed places, heights (up to 220 feet) or confined spaces; climb in and out of ditches, and lift and carry 50 pounds.

How To Qualify

• Five (5) years experience as a welder using oxyacetylene and electric arc welding methods which must include one (1) year as a welder on high pressure pipelines.
• Possession of a Class C Driver's License.

Substitution: One (1) year of training from a recognized trade school or union welding program in electric arc and oxyacetylene welding may be substituted for one (1) year of experience.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualification requirement by the final filing date unless otherwise noted.

Desirable Qualifications

• Pipe welding certification

Verification Of Education And Experience

Every application is reviewed to ensure that you meet the minimum qualifications as listed in the job ad. Please review our articles on Employment Application and Minimum Qualifications and Verification of Experience and/or Education for considerations taken when reviewing applications.

Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process.

Note: Falsifying one’s education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco.

All work experience, education, training and other information substantiating how you meet the minimum qualifications must be included on your application by the filing deadline. Information submitted after the filing deadline will not be considered in determining whether you meet the minimum qualifications. Applications completed improperly may be cause for ineligibility, disqualification or may lead to lower scores.

What else should I know?

• Information About The Hiring Process
• Conviction History
• Employee Benefits Overview
• Equal Employment Opportunity
• Disaster Service Worker
• ADA Accommodation
• Right to Work
• Copies of Application Documents
• Diversity Statement

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The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.