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

Cityandcountyofsanfrancisco1; Millbrae (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

City and County of San Francisco seeks a Class 7360 Pipe Welder for work at the Millbrae Yard on a Monday–Friday schedule. The role involves welding on pressure vessels and pipelines, repairs of water distribution infrastructure, and fabricating pipe specials for pump and valve systems.

Applicants must have five years of welding experience with oxyacetylene and electric arc methods, plus a valid Class C driver’s license. Pipe welding certification is desirable.

Qualifications

• Five (5) years experience as a welder using oxyacetylene and electric arc welding methods
• Substitution: One (1) year of training from a recognized trade school or union welding program may substitute for one (1) year of experience
• Desirable: Pipe welding certification

Responsibilities

• Operates all types of welding and metal working machinery necessary to repair and maintain pipelines, pumping stations and water treatment equipment.
• Lays out pipe and constructs pipe specials including offsets, bends, sleeves, reducers, tanks and meter batteries.
• Performs repairs by welding methods on valves, tools, leak pumps, construction and storage equipment.
• Performs cuts, fits and welds pipes; repairs leaks and makes templates.
• Keeps emergency repair items in stock and constructs common vault components.

Job 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.

• 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.