WATER UTILITIES PIPELAYER

Position Summary

The Water Pipelayer installs water lines and repairs water leaks.

Essential Duties

• Responsible for loading and unloading trucks.
• Assists in laying water pipes, tapping mains, setting fire hydrants, valves and related fittings.
• Assists in operating pipe handling and laying equipment.
• Assists in maintenance of entire water system; repair of mains, meter exchanges, repair of service lines, repair of painting of structures, building and equipment, etc.
• Performs a variety of semi-skilled work including rough carpentry, masonry and manual work incidental to construction and maintenance activities.
• Assists in operation of trucks, air compressors, tamps, drills, boring equipment, tapping machines, saws, hydraulic pipe cutters, tractors and/or other equipment.

Requirements

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Should have experience in laying water mains and related items.
• Should have knowledge in the use of equipment used in laying lines.
• Must have the ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Must be skilled in the use of tools and equipment.
• Should have knowledge of methods, tools, equipment and materials used in the installation and repair of mains, fire hydrant taps and related fittings.
• Must have ability to perform work involving physical strength and endurance.
• Must have knowledge of terms related to water pipe and fittings.

Physical/Environmental Requirements

• Constantly working in wet surrounds and high temperatures.
• Very frequently working around loud noise, low temperatures and working outside.
• Frequently works around hazardous machinery, low noise, cluttered floor areas and poor ventilation.
• Occasionally works at night, inside and around dust or fumes.