Pipe Mechanic

Description

• Install, remove, operate, inspect and maintain taps, valves, valve boxes, mains, hydrants and services, or assist in those tasks.
• Know the location and types of mains, valves and hydrants within the distribution system to be able to efficiently perform work assignments.
• Locate leaks or assist in those tasks.
• Thaw services, fire hydrants and mains, or assist in those tasks.
• Build concrete forms, pour and finish concrete, perform other concrete and carpentry work. Perform right of way repair work, including blacktopping paving, sodding, stone, dirt and seed or assist in those tasks.
• Know the names and uses of, and operate and maintain all the tools, equipment, machines and materials used in distribution work.
• Legibly and accurately fill out time reporting tool, street repair reports, hydrant reports, leak reports, and other required paperwork.
• Install corrosion protection devices on underground piping, or assist in those tasks.
• Read appropriate meters, instruments and gauges.
• After repairs are made make turn-ons and turn-offs at the service box for non-payments and unauthorized use, or assist in those tasks.
• Participate in OSHA (i.e. trench/excavation) and other training classes
• Install recording gauges and change charts, or assist in those tasks.
• Investigate leaks, water outages, and other complaints throughout the distribution system, or assist in those tasks.
• Drives company automobiles, trucks, used in the department, and complete any maintenance required inspection tickets.
• Follow prescribed methods for loading and unloading, handling, and storing of materials and supplies.
• Working inside and outside under varies types of weather temperatures and conditions.
• Disinfect, flush, pressurize, and hydrostatically test water mains and services, check for chlorine residual, and collect samples from the distribution system, or assist in those tasks. 9. Set and remove well points, assemble headers and operate pumps of all types used in the Distribution Department, or assist in those tasks.
• Instruct and train other employees as directed.
• Locate water mains, service boxes, and valve boxes, or assist in those tasks.
• Repair all sizes and types of tapping machines, or assist in those tasks.
• Install and remove cribbing, shoring, piling and other underground structures, or assist in those tasks.

Requirements

• Use of company technology, i.e, computers, laptops, mobile devices is desired.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to work shifts and be available to for call out.
• Bending, lifting, working in tight spaces.
• Nimble learning
• Active, state driver's license required and ability to pass a motor vehicle background check.
• Work from engineering drawings and sketches, service manuals, or other references to effectively perform duties.
• DOT Physical to be performed at time of hire/during pre-employment screenings.
• Ability to obtain a Class A CDL.
• When flexed be able to perform the following jobs; Storeroom, B&G, Utility Worker, Meter Reader/MPG
• Ability to administer Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS) 4 practices.
• Know the location of company facilities and be familiar with the service area to efficiently perform work assignments.
• Basic mechanical knowledge and familiar with basic hand tools is desired.

Benefits

• Local travel to various worksites within operational foot print.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance