PIPELINE WELDER/LAYOUT FITTER

City of Long Beach; California (MO); On-site; USD 49,707 - 67,549; Full time

Job summary

The City of Long Beach is seeking skilled welders to perform specialized welding on gas and water mains. Applicants must possess ASME or API certifications and have at least two years of relevant experience. The role requires interpreting engineering drawings and working in various conditions.

The hourly wage ranges from $36.083 to $49.034. Successful candidates will be required to complete certifications and comply with safety protocols.

Qualifications

• ASME/API certification with 2 years of experience welding pipelines.
• Certification from a Pipe Fitter program and 2 years of pipeline welding experience.
• Willingness to complete required welding certifications.

Responsibilities

• Perform specialized welds on gas and water mains.
• Interpret engineering drawings and adjust welding equipment.
• Work under difficult conditions with potential gas escape.

Skills

Welding techniques

Pipeline layout

Safety regulations

Interpreting engineering drawings

Utilizing grinders and hand tools

Education

American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) certification

American Petroleum Institute (API) certification

Certificate of Completion from a Pipe Fitter program

Valid motor vehicle operator's license

Tools

Oxyacetylene welding equipment

Electric welding equipment

Grinders

Saws

Job description

Description

Applications are available online beginning Tuesday, June 23, 2026. Filing will remain open until vacancies are filled. Filing may close without further notice.

Salary Information

$36.083 – $49.034 (Hourly)

Examples of Duties

Under supervision, performs specialized welds on gas and water mains using arc and oxyacetylene processes. Also performs a variety of welding assignments using heliarc and brazing processes. Performs position and overhead welds and layout on pipe fittings, tie-ins, and branch connections; repairs and installs parts for equipment, machinery, piping, tools, and other metal objects in accordance with appropriate industry standards; does cutting, fitting and brazing; makes polyethylene fusions; makes both oxyacetylene and electric welds of all types under difficult conditions (e.g., in excavations, under emergency time limits, on high stress/tension pipes, etc.); works in or near the presence of "live" natural gas performing work which may permit gas to escape; maintains and adjusts welding equipment for gas and electric welding equipment. Interprets and works from engineering drawings; observes and enforces safety rules and regulations; drives department vehicles; performs other related duties as required.

Requirements To File

Applicants must meet options A or B:

• American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Section 9 and/or American Petroleum Institute (API) 1104 certification (proof required)* AND two years of experience welding pipelines that must include Pipe Fitter experience.

OR

• Certificate of Completion from a Pipe Fitter program, related coursework, or apprenticeship (proof required)* AND two years of experience welding pipelines.
• A valid motor vehicle operator's license.

Required to complete the Department of Transportation oxyacetylene and S.M.A.W. (shielded metal arc welding) certifications and the Long Beach Utilities polyethylene plastic pipe joining fusion certification prior to passing probation and re-certify annually.

Required to comply with the Anti-Drug and Alcohol Program as required by the Federal Department of Transportation regulations on an ongoing basis and with the Long Beach Utilities Department Operator Qualification Program based on department standards and maintained on an ongoing basis.

Willingness to work weekends, nights, holidays and overtime as required.

Willingness to respond to emergency calls on a 24-hour basis.

Proof of required documents, such as degree, transcripts, and or certificates/licenses, must be uploaded to the online application at the time of filing. Any proofs submitted must contain either the applicant's name or other identifying characteristics on the form. Degrees must indicate the field of study and transcripts must indicate a field of study and degree conferred date. Candidates who possess degrees from colleges or universities outside the United States must attach proof of educational equivalence at the time of filing.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Skilled in performing a variety of welding or pipe-joining techniques;
• Skilled in utilizing various electric powered grinders, saws, and hand tools;
• Skilled in performing pipeline layout;
• Ability to work in strenuous conditions;
• Ability to interpret and work from engineering drawings;
• Ability to apply occupational hazards and safety regulations, policies, and procedures to enforce a safe work environment.

Desirable Qualifications

• City of Los Angeles structural steel license.
• SoCalGas high stress certification (Blue Card)

Selection Procedure

Application and Supplemental Application………………………………… Qualifying

Performance Examination……………………………………………....…............ Qualifying

During The Performance Test, Applicants Must Perform Two Welds, Which Will Be Inspected And Tested. Information Regarding The Welds Is Listed Below

• Twelve-inch butt weld with SMAW, 5G Position.
• Twelve-inch saddle weld/arc, 6010-root with a 7018-fill layout and cut, fit, and weld 12" on 12" branch saddle connection required by procedure.

Screening of applicants will be conducted on the basis of applications and required supplemental applications submitted. This is a continuous eligible list, which means eligible lists may be established periodically and may expire six months from their effective date. Applicants may apply only once during a four-month period. Qualifying applications received by July 23, 2026, will be invited to the first performance exam, tentatively scheduled for August 15, 2026. Based upon the number of applications received, the selection procedure may be changed. In the event a revision is necessary, all affected persons will be notified.

In accordance with Civil Service Procedure 3.38, all eligible veterans that successfully qualify on any or all open-competitive examinations shall receive an additional credit of ten (10) points that will be added to their original passing score. Disabled veterans passing the examination shall receive a credit of fifteen (15) points that will be added to their original passing score. (A copy of the veteran’s DD-214, Member 4 form indicating honorable discharge must be attached to the application at the time of filing).

If you have not received notification within two weeks of close of filing, please contact the Human Resource Department at [phone].

Equity and Inclusion

The City of Long Beach is committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued for who they are. Having our workforce reflect the diversity of our community at various levels of the organization is a continuous goal embraced by our departments, management staff, and policymakers. To support efforts of fairness and diversity, City Leadership is committed to incorporating equity and inclusion into our work by supporting staff and community partners. We are committed to promoting transparency by publishing updated demographic information for employees, including workforce diversity data and pay by race and gender.

The City of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the City of Long Beach has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide evidence to mitigate concerns, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act

This position is eligible for Local Hiring Preferences and Veterans Preference Points. Learn more about available preferences and eligibility criteria here: www.longbeach.gov/jobs/working-for-the-city/hiring-preferences .

In support of the City's Language Access Policy, bilingual skills (Spanish, Khmer and/or Tagalog) are desirable for some positions interacting with the public.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.

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