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.
• Performs position and overhead welds and layout on pipe fittings, tie-ins, and branch connections.
• Repairs and installs parts for equipment, machinery, piping, tools, and other metal objects in accordance with appropriate industry standards.
• Cuts, fits, and brazes parts for equipment, machinery, piping, tools, and other metal objects.
• Makes polyethylene fusions and both oxyacetylene and electric welds of all types under difficult conditions.
• 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

• American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Section 9 and/or American Petroleum Institute (API) 1104 certification (proof required)
• 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)
• A valid motor vehicle operator's license.
• 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.
• Required to comply with the Anti-Drug and Alcohol Program as required by the Federal Department of Transportation regulations on an ongoing basis and with the Long Beach Utilities Department Operator Qualification Program based on department standards and maintained on an ongoing basis.
• Willingness to work weekends, nights, holidays and overtime as required.
• Willingness to respond to emergency calls on a 24-hour basis.

Knowledge, 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.

Equity And Inclusion

The City of Long Beach is committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued for who they are. Having our workforce reflect the diversity of our community at various levels of the organization is a continuous goal embraced by our departments, management staff, and policymakers. To support efforts of fairness and diversity, City Leadership is committed to incorporating equity and inclusion into our work by supporting staff and community partners. We are committed to promoting transparency by publishing updated demographic information for employees, including workforce diversity data and pay by race and gender. The City of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the City of Long Beach has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide evidence to mitigate concerns, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act. This position is eligible for Local Hiring Preferences and Veterans Preference Points. Learn more about available preferences and eligibility criteria here: www.longbeach.gov/jobs/working-for-the-city/hiring-preferences. In support of the City's Language Access Policy, bilingual skills (Spanish, Khmer and/or Tagalog) are desirable for some positions interacting with the public. An Equal Opportunity Employer.