WU Pipefitter I - Wastewater

City of Lakeland, Civil Service; Florida; On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Lakeland is seeking a semi-skilled worker to install and repair water distribution and wastewater collection systems. The role involves assisting with service extensions, tapping, and maintenance, often under direct supervision. You will operate heavy equipment and perform manual labor in varied conditions.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED and an ability to pass pre-employment testing. CDL may be required within six months.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Ability to perform heavy physical work and lift up to 100 pounds.
• Experience with wastewater/water systems is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Install and repair wastewater/water mains, services, and valve vaults.
• Operate heavy equipment such as air compressors and backhoes as needed.
• Assist in construction, maintenance, and testing of drainage and pumping facilities.
• Follow safety procedures and participate in after-hours standby as required.
• Ensure work is inspected during and after completion.

Skills

Small hand tools

Heavy physical tasks

Reading maps/blueprints

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Maximo

Job description

This is a semi-skilled position involving installing and repairing water distribution and/or wastewater collection facilities and mechanisms. Work involves performing semi-skilled duties and assisting with installing, repairing, and maintaining water and/or wastewater services and mains. The employee normally works under direct supervision, and all work is inspected in progress and upon completion.

NOTE: This posting is "Continuous" and can close at ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE.

• Lays wastewater gravity mains; manholes; force mains; valve vaults; installs air release valves, fittings, clamps, and sleeves; is responsible for the more difficult repairs; backfills around pipes; and landscapes upon completion.
• Makes routine wastewater service extensions; digs holes for point repairs and sewer taps; sets up tapping mechanisms; makes tie-ins; installs water service lines and meters.
• Assists in the construction and upgrading of wastewater pumping stations.
• Performs maintenance on materials, tools, and equipment.
• Constructs manhole inverts.
• Assists in pouring and finishing concrete for driveways, sidewalks, and roadways.
• Cuts and bevels pipes; threads pipes.
• Operates related Heavy equipment, such as air compressor, jackhammer, acetylene torch, Coring machine, dump truck, boom truck, and a combination vacuum/jetting truck; may operate a backhoe.
• Participates in the divisional after-hours, standby, and callout program.
• Performs all other associated duties regarding the installation and maintenance of wastewater lines/attributes and other associated services provided by the City.
• May be required to participate in and/or facilitate training to support departmental or City initiatives and requirements.
• May be required to work overtime or alternate hours as necessary for the efficient operation of the department.
• Position is designated as Mission Critical.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS

• Performs emergency repairs after normal working hours; subject to working overtime and participating in standby duty.

• High school diploma from an accredited school or a GED.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Must possess and maintain a valid telephone number.
• Must be able to obtain Class “A” CDL with appropriate endorsements as required by the employing department within six months of employment.
• May be required to pass and maintain qualification for:
  • Respiratory Protection Physical.
  • Pulmonary Function.
  • Qualitative and Quantitative Fit Test(s).

KNOWLEDGE

• CCTV truck operations.
• Work Order Management System (Maximo).

SKILLS

• Use of small hand tools and related equipment.

ABILITIES

• Learn the methods, materials, practices, and tools required to extend, repair, and maintain wastewater mains, services, and valves.
• Read and interpret wastewater collection maps and construction blueprints.
• Perform locates using Ground-Penetrating Radar (GPR) and line-tracing equipment.
• Operate line-locating equipment.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, other City employees, and the general public.
• Perform heavy physical manual tasks for extended periods, often in adverse climatic conditions.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Requires manual work that involves walking or standing some of the time and regularly exerting up to 100 pounds of force.
• Repetitive motion, including wrist, hand, leg, and/or finger movements.
• Risks exposure to significant environmental hazards (entering confined spaces, chemical, electrical, mechanical, height, and heat), bright/dim light, indoor and outdoor environmental conditions, asbestos-containing materials, and noise levels.
• Normal visual acuity, field of vision, hearing, speaking, color perception, sense of smell, depth perception, and texture perception.

This job description outlines the general nature and level of work and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties or qualifications. Management reserves the right to modify or assign additional responsibilities as needed.

All City of Lakeland positions are subject to testing (e.g. written, oral, performance, computerized, interview, and/or any combination). Candidates selected for testing will be notified via email or telephone. Please check your e-mail and telephone messages regularly, including "junk" folders. Test times and locations to be announced.

The City of Lakeland is a drug free workplace. This position is considered a mandatory testing position, which is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing. All City of Lakeland positions are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing. As a condition of employment you will be required to pass the pre-employment drug test in accordance with Florida Statute 440.102.

THE CITY OF LAKELAND IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/EQUAL ACCESS EMPLOYER AND A DRUG FREE WORKPLACE.