WU Pipefitter I - Wastewater
City of Lakeland
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Job summary
The City of Lakeland is seeking a semi-skilled worker to install, repair, and maintain water distribution and wastewater systems. Under direct supervision, you will lay mains, service lines, taps, and assist with pumping stations and related equipment, using hand tools and light machinery.
You must hold a high school diploma or GED and acquire a Class A CDL with endorsements within six months. The job requires physical effort, overtime potential, and adherence to safety standards in all weather.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Must obtain Class A CDL with appropriate endorsements within six months.
- Ability to perform heavy manual tasks and operate heavy equipment safely.
Responsibilities
- Lays wastewater gravity mains, manholes, force mains, and installs related valves and fittings.
- Makes routine wastewater service extensions and taps, and installs water services and meters.
- Assists in construction and upgrading wastewater pumping stations and performs equipment maintenance.
- Operates heavy equipment such as air compressors, jackhammers, and various trucks.
- Participates in after-hours standby and overtime as needed.
Skills
Education
Tools
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.
PLEASE 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.
- 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.
- 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).
- CCTV truck operations.
- Work Order Management System (Maximo).
- Use of small hand tools and related equipment.
- 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.
- 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.
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.
Annual leave is accumulated bi-weekly and based upon years of service as follows:
Annual leave may be taken as earned by employees hired after January 1, 1989. Employees hired prior to that date use annual leave within the calendar year following the year the leave is earned. All employees may carry over up to a maximum of twenty (20) days at the end of the calendar year. Regular part-time employees who work at least twenty (20) hours per week accrue annual leave at the rate of four (4) hours per month.*
Sick rate is accrued biweekly based upon years of service and standard hour classification. Eligible for use as soon as earned. Regular part-time employees who work at least twenty (20) hours per week accrue sick leave at the rate of four (4) hours per month.
- NOTE: REGULAR employees with a working day other than eight (8) hours, please contact your supervisor regarding these policies.
Allows employees to receive sick leave benefits in cases involving catastrophic or long-term illnesses or injuries after all personal leave time has been depleted. Regular full-time employees contribute eight (8) hours and Regular part-time employees contribute four (4) hours on an annual basis. Employees must have completed one full year of service on or before December 31st of the calendar year enrollment; and have accumulated at least forty (40) hours of sick time (twenty (20) hours for Regular part-time employees). Participation in this program is voluntary.
For more information contact Amanda Kaiser at 834-8768
Federal legislation guarantees up to twelve (12) weeks per year off work under certain circumstances outlined in the policy manual. The employees must have been employed by the City for at least twelve (12) months and have at least 1,250 hours of service during the 12-month period before the requested leave. The City will continue its group life and health insurance for an employee on leave at the same level and under the same conditions that existed while the employee was working.
For more information contact Dawn Justice at 834-6038.
Provision for retirement income requiring mandatory participation for full-time regular employees.
Plan C Employee 4.52%
Employer 15.54%
Executives, New Hires aged 52 and older, and Fire/Police Recruits
Employee 8.5% or 11% per election upon hire
Employer 15.54%
A voluntary plan that is invested in mutual funds. The Employees' Pension Board performs the due diligence on the mutual funds. Employees may reallocate their account at any time.
Maximum contribution for 2026 is $24,500; employees age 50 or older can also add a "catch-up" amount of $8,000; employees age 60-63 can also add a "catch-up" amount of $11,250.
Additionally, a match of up to 5% of salary is offered by the City in Plan C.
Twelve (12) holidays, includes one (1) personal floating holiday to be used at any time after three (3) months of employment and prior to the end of the calendar year.
Up to three (3) days off with pay due to death of an immediate family member (as defined in the policy manual). Up to four (4) hours off with pay may be obtained through supervisor approval to attend local funeral services of persons other than immediate family.
Employees required to serve on jury duty will be relieved of responsibility for their regular work shift or portion thereof and receive full pay while serving. All fees received for such service may be retained by the employee. Employees subpoenaed to any civil or criminal court proceeding, which employee is not personally or monetarily interested, shall be paid as if engaged in regular work activities.
Allows for up to 240 hours in any one calendar year for annual military training without loss of pay or benefits for any employee in some type of reserve status for the United States Armed Forces. (see policy manual for additional information).
Refer to Family & Medical Leave for those employees who qualify. Others may take up to three (3) months leave of absence available upon approval of the Department Head. Employees may opt to utilize any combination of paid (sick or annual leave) or unpaid leave.
Written requests are subject to approval by Department Head and City Manager or designee for less than ninety (90) days. Requests for more than ninety (90) days also require Civil Service Board approval for employees in a Civil Service classification.
Program provides employees up to $2,500 per fiscal year (October 1 through September 30) for reimbursement of tuition of approved college, university, vocational, or correspondence classes upon completion with a grade of "C" or better in credit courses only. Full reimbursement is given for courses and fees, upon approval. The program does not include reimbursement for cost of books, supplies or other related expenses.
For more information, contact Melissa Yelnick at 834-6844.
A program designed to provide a consistent and organized method for employees to submit and be rewarded for constructive ideas for improvement. Maximum award is $1,000.
For additional information, contact Employee Engagement and Development at 834-6837.
(refer to handout in new employee folder)
An account must be established with the institution of your choice prior to signing up for direct deposit.
Uniforms issued at no cost to employees for those job classifications which require them. Equipment is issued to employees at either no cost or discounted cost depending upon job classification.
Free while at work.
Employees may be permitted two (2), fifteen (15) minute breaks during the workday. The time shall be at the discretion of the supervisor.
For Information on Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance please contact Benefits at 834-6797.
For Information on Retirement Benefits, contact the Retirement Services at 834-8765 or 834-8797.
For Information on Firefighter and Police Officer Retirement Benefits, contact Foster & Foster at 239-333-4872.
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