Pipelayer Laborer

City of Mission Texas; Mission (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Mission Texas is seeking a Pipe Layer Laborer to repair and install water and sewer lines, maintain piping and valve operations, and assist in laying feeder pipes. The role emphasizes hands-on labor and adherence to safety protocols in a municipal setting.

The employee will load/unload materials, operate equipment, and report progress to the supervisor. No supervisory duties are stated, with additional duties assigned as needed by the department head.

Qualifications

• Fine and gross hand manipulation is required to perform job functions as Pipe Layer Laborer.
• Two-way communication system is used on site.
• Exposure to environmental conditions is required as described in the work environment.

Responsibilities

• Repair and install water lines, sewer lines, and water meters.
• Provide service to broken water and sewer lines; load/unload materials and equipment.
• Open and close gates and valves according to readings or signals.
• Report to supervisor on areas worked and assist in laying feeder pipes.
• Perform other assigned duties as directed by supervisor/department head.

Skills

Fine and gross hand manipulation

Two-way communication system

Job description

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Effective: 02/28/2022

The individual is responsible for repairing and installing water lines, sewer lines, and water meters. Provide service to broken water and sewer lines. Install and repair manholes. Maintains area around pumps stations and pipelines. Tap main water line and provide water service to individual meters. Load and unloads materials, tools, and equipment onto and from trucks by hand. Cuts brush and clears ground around pipe. Maintains surface pipe using pick, steel brush, and spray gun. Assists in carrying and laying of feeder pipes. Lubricates equipment, such as pumps and valves. Opens and closes gates and valves according to gates readings or warning lights on equipment and other duties assigned. Reports to supervisor on areas worked as directed. This position has no supervisory responsibilities. Individual will be performing other assigned duties by supervisor/department head when needed.

Qualifications

VII. EQUIPMENT/MATERIALSSafety equipment/materials to include but not limited to the following:? Pipelines, Bore machine, Hydraulic hose? Chemical solutions? Wheelbarrow? Scrapers, Ax steel brushes? Spray gun, Hand pump, Paints, Paint brushes? Shovel, Pick, Rake, Valves? Uniform, Hard Hat, Gloves? Two-way communication system? Policy and Procedure handbookVIII. WORK ENVIRONMENTExposure to the following environmental conditions are required for this job.IX. MANUAL DEXTERITYFine and gross hand manipulation is required to perform job functions as Pipe Layer Laborer. Fine finger dexterity is required to grip tools to lay pipes.