Apprentice Plumber

Benefits Offered: 401K, Dental, Life, Medical, Vision

Employment Type: Full-Time

Apprentice Plumber

Under the direction of the site or shop Foreman, theresponsibilities of the Apprentice position includes assisting and learning theassembly, installation, and repair of plumbing, water flow, and drainagesystems in accordance with city, state and federal plumbing codes. TheApprentice will be enrolled in a OAT Certified Apprenticeship Program, whichincludes attending two evening classes per week, two semesters per year.

Essential Functions of the Job

• Assisting in installing and maintaining plumbing systems.
• Learn to read blueprints and drawings to determine exact specifications and where plumbing system will be installed.
• Assisting in determining water supply networks and waste drainage systems.
• Assisting in the install of systems used totransport water, waste, gases, or fluids.
• Cutting openings in structures in preparation for pipes.
• Learning which materials are needed for installation, includingtype and size of pipe.
• Installing supports and hangers for pipe, fixtures and equipment.
• Assembling and install valves and fittings.
• Assembling pipe sections, tubing and fittings, using couplings, clamps, screws, bolts, cement, plastic solvent, caulking, or soldering, brazing and welding equipment.
• Assisting in installing other plumbing equipment, such as sinks, tubs, toilets, water heaters, air conditioners, appliances, and trim.
• Measuring, cut, thread, and bend pipe to required angle.
• Observing pressure gauges to fix leaks. Test pipe systems and fix leaks.
• Repair and maintain water treatment equipment.
• Assist with all labor work associated within our scope of the job.
• Ensure all installations, and repairs are properly aligned, supported, and grade.

*Participates in Apprenticeship Program by:*

• Complete On-The-Job-Training (OJT) as required by Standards of Apprenticeship.
• Regularly attend r...