PIPELINE WELDER/LAYOUT FITTER
Description
Applications are available online beginning Tuesday, June 23, 2026. Filing will remain open until vacancies are filled. Filing may close without further notice.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
- Performs specialized welds on gas and water mains using arc and oxyacetylene processes.
- Performs a variety of welding assignments using heliarc and brazing processes.
- Lays out and repairs pipe fittings, tie-ins, and branch connections.
- Works in or near the presence of "live" natural gas performing work which may permit gas to escape.
- Maintains and adjusts welding equipment for gas and electric welding equipment.
- Interprets and works from engineering drawings.
- Observes and enforces safety rules and regulations.
- Drives department vehicles.
- Performs other related duties as required.
Requirements
- To File: Applicants must meet options A or B:
- American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Section 9 and/or American Petroleum Institute (API) 1104 certification (proof required)* AND two years of experience welding pipelines that must include Pipe Fitter experience.
- Certificate of Completion from a Pipe Fitter program, related coursework, or apprenticeship (proof required)* AND two years of experience welding pipelines.
- I currently possess an American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Section 9 and/or American Petroleum Institute (API) 1104 certification (proof required)* AND have two years of experience welding pipelines that must include Pipe Fitter experience.
- I currently possess a Certificate of Completion from a Pipe Fitter program, related coursework, or apprenticeship (proof required)* AND two years of experience welding pipelines.
- I do not have any of the above requirements.
Skills and Abilities
- Skilled in performing a variety of welding or pipe-joining techniques.
- Skilled in utilizing various electric powered grinders, saws, and hand tools.
- Skilled in performing pipeline layout.
- Ability to work in strenuous conditions.
- Ability to interpret and work from engineering drawings.
- Ability to apply occupational hazards and safety regulations, policies, and procedures to enforce a safe work environment.
Desirable Qualifications
- City of Los Angeles structural steel license.
- SOCALGas high stress certification (Blue Card).
Selection Procedure
Application and Supplemental Application………………………………… Qualifying Performance Examination……………………………………………....…............ Qualifying During The Performance Test, Applicants Must Perform Two Welds, Which Will Be Inspected And Tested. Information Regarding The Welds Is Listed Below Twelve-inch butt weld with SMAW, 5G Position. Twelve-inch saddle weld/arc, 6010-root with a 7018-fill layout and cut, fit, and weld 12" on 12" branch saddle connection required by procedure.
Employee Benefits
- Medical and Dental Insurance.
- Life Insurance.
- Retirement Plan (P.E.R.S.).
- Paid Vacation, Personal Holidays and Sick Leave.
- Deferred Compensation.
- Credit Union Membership.
- Free Bus Transportation (Long Beach Transit).
- Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Free Employee Parking.
- Paid Parental Leave*.
- Paid Parental Leave - after six (6) months of City employment; up to 30 calendar days (160 hours/192 hours for sworn platoon) of PPL, taken in full-day increments, in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster placement of a child, up to the age of seventeen (17).
Instructions
The purpose of these supplemental questions is to derive more specific information about your qualifications for the position of Pipeline Welder/Layout Fitter. Applicants must clearly demonstrate their qualifying experience. These questions will serve as the basis for qualifying candidates for advancement into the selection process. Be specific and detailed in your responses. Certificates should be attached, but may not be substituted in lieu of the required application forms (i.e., responses should NOT state "see resume"). Please be advised that failure to answer required questions will result in an incomplete application and will jeopardize your opportunity to be placed on the eligible list. The application and supplemental questionnaire and attachments must be completed and submitted by the filing deadline. Proof of any required documents must be uploaded to the online application. Please be advised that failure to provide the required documents will result in an incomplete application and will jeopardize your opportunity to be placed on the eligible list. If you require assistance, please call our customer service line at (562) 570-6202 during the filing period between the hours of 7:30 AM through 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday or email hr-talentacquisition@longbeach.gov and include Pipeline Welder/Layout Fitter in the subject line.
Statement
If appointed, candidates will be required to complete the Department of Transportation oxyacetylene and S.M.A.W. (shielded metal arc welding) certifications and the Long Beach Utilities polyethylene plastic pipe joining fusion certification prior to passing probation and re-certify annually.