Water Utilities Pipefitter I or II - Wastewater

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF CLASS

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

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Constructs wastewater gravity mains; manholes; force mains; valve vaults; installs air release, valves, fittings, clamps, and sleeves and responsible for the more difficult repairs; backfills around pipes; 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 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 call out program.
• Performs all other associated duties regarding the installation, maintenance of wastewater lines/attributes, and other associated services provided by the City.
• May be required to work overtime, or alternate hours, as necessary for the efficient operation of the department.
• Position is designated as Mission Critical by Department Director.

• Performs emergency repairs on the wastewater collection system after normal working hours; subject to working overtime and participating in stand-by duty.
• May perform acting foreman duties during normal and overtime hours of operation.
• Performs related work as required.

QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE)

Qualifications for Water Utilities Pipefitter I

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

• High school diploma from an accredited school or a GED.
• Two (2) years of pipe fitting experience, with one year in the installation, repair, and maintenance of wastewater collection systems.

• Must possess and maintain a valid Class A CDL with appropriate endorsements as required by the employing department or be able to obtain said license within six (6) months of employment
• Must maintain a valid telephone number.
• Required to pass and maintain qualification for:
  • Respiratory Protection Physical.
  • Pulmonary Function.
  • Qualitative and Quantitative Fit Test(s).

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

• Considerable knowledge of the methods, materials, practices, and tools required to extend, repair, and maintain wastewater mains, services, and valves.
• Knowledge of the city wastewater collection system, including gravity mains, services, ARVs, force mains, and other miscellaneous wastewater system components.
• Skill in using pipefitting, plumbing, pneumatic tools, and line locator equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret wastewater collection maps and construction blueprints.
• Ability to work independently without direct supervision.
• Ability to troubleshoot cause of pipe failures and system interrupts.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, other City employees, and the general public.
• Ability to perform heavy physical manual tasks for extended periods, often in adverse climatic conditions.
• Ability to prepare reports and daily paperwork.
• Ability to communicate to Wastewater Collection employees and internal and external customers via telephone, radio, and other means of communication.
• Ability to be a self-starter, self-motivated, and detail-oriented.
• Ability to direct the actions of fellow employees.

• Requires manual work that involves walking or standing some of the time and exerting up to 100 pounds of force regularly.
• Occupation does require repetitive motion, such as movement of the wrists, hands, legs, and/or fingers.
• The job risks exposure to some significant environmental hazards; entering confined spaces, chemical, electrical, mechanical, height, and heat), bright/dim light, inside and outside environmental conditions, asbestos-containing materials, and noise levels.
• The job requires normal visual acuity, field of vision, hearing, speaking, color perception, sense of smell, depth perception, and texture perception.

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 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/EQUAL ACCESS EMPLOYER AND A DRUG FREE WORKPLACE