Water Utilities Pipefitter I or II - Wastewater

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF CLASS

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This is journey-level work in installing and repairing water distribution and/or wastewater collection facilities and mechanisms. Work involves performing all phases of maintenance and installation for water distribution and/or wastewater collection systems. Duties may also involve independent, skilled water meter installation, removal, and repair, as well as other skilled mechanical work involving knowledge of water and/or wastewater system equipment. On most assignments, the employee has little supervision; however, a foreman or supervisor regularly assigns and inspects work.

Please note this posting is "Continuous" and can close at

ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE. This position is for a Water Utilities Pipefitter II; however, it may be filled at the level of a Water Utilities Pipefitter I. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS -----------------------

• Constructs wastewater gravity mains; manholes; force mains; valve vaults; installs air release, valves, fittings, clamps, and sleeves; and is responsible for the more difficult repairs; backfills around pipes; and landscapes upon completion.
• Constructs and upgrades wastewater pumping stations.
• May operate all necessary heavy equipment such as dewatering equipment, trencher, combination vacuum/jetting truck, backhoe, and other related equipment.
• Assists in using CCTV to televise sewer main lines and lateral connections.
• Reads wastewater blueprints to assist the foreman in selecting proper fittings and materials for the project; measures for pipe lengths necessary.
• Performs maintenance on materials, tools, and equipment.
• Pours and finishes concrete for driveways, sidewalks, and roadways.
• Constructs manhole inverts.
• Cuts and bevels pipes; threads pipes.
• Participates in divisional after-hours, stand-by, and callout programs.
• Performs locates using GPR and line tracing equipment.
• Performs all other associated duties regarding the i...