PIPELAYER I, II, III

JOB CLASS NUMBER: TEC117

PAY GRADE: G-02

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

BUSINESS UNIT NAME: Wastewater Collection

REPORTS TO: Water/Sewer Foreperson 1

SUPERVISORY WORK: None

Summary

Pipefitter I is an entry-level position responsible for the installation and repair of sewer lines, manholes, sewer line cleaning, sewer crossings, inverted siphons, and other sewer components that transport sewer from homes and businesses to treatment plants. The pipefitter I is required to be available for emergency calls and is considered an essential position. This is a manual labor-intensive position and requires working outdoors in all weather conditions. Working significant amounts of overtime is to be expected with this position. Punctuality and attendance are necessary. On-the-job training and support are available. This is a career ladder position; with training and experience, promotion to Pipefitter II is available.

Safety is a primary value at the City of Amarillo: We expect every employee to: 1) Strictly follow safety policies, rules, and safe work methods. 2) Promptly correct or report safety hazards or unsafe conditions. Immediately report injuries for prompt diagnosis and treatment. 3) Make regular suggestions for safety process improvements to support continuous safety improvement

Essential Responsibilities

Maintenance and Inspection

• Repair and replace damaged sewer lines, sewer manholes, sewer crossings, inverted siphons, and other sewer components.
• Assist performing internal inspection of sewer pipelines detecting internal leaks and pipe damage.
• Assist in cleaning sewer lines using rodding machine or high pressure jetted machine to clear obstructions needed to restore proper sewer flow.
• Perform daily inspection of assigned vehicles, trailers, and other equipment.
• Work in trenches and follow all trench shoring procedures.
• Work in confined areas (streets, alleys, easements, etc.) to install and maintain sewer services.
• Perform confined space entry to make necessary repairs when needed.
• Perform manual labor in the completion of duties as assigned.

Safety

• Work safely in traffic and set up traffic control according to the Texas MUTCD.
• Work in confined areas (streets, alleys, easements, etc.) to install and maintain water services
• Work in trenches, follow all trench shoring procedures, and understand the hazards associated with trenching and shoring.
• Adhere to all safety policies and procedures, including the proper use of Personal Protective Equipment.

Administrative

• Participate in on-call rotations to quickly resolve after-hours service disruptions.
• Read, interpret, and understand maps and drawings.
• Learn how to operate the Cartegraph Asset Management system. Obtain the skills needed to navigate the system by inputting tasks, work orders, labor costs, attachments, requests, etc.

Customer Service

• Represent the City of Amarillo in a positive manner when working around customers and while performing all duties.

Other

• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Training Opportunities

The Pipefitter I can expect training and career growth opportunities. This position does not require the following, but these are important skills to achieve for advancement consideration.

• Pipefitter I is encouraged to learn excavation techniques to expose sewer systems in need of repair.
• Pipefitter I will have the opportunity to attend trenching and shoring training.
• Pipefitter I is encouraged to learn operation techniques for light to heavy equipment, such as backhoes, dump trucks, skid loaders, and mini excavators.
• Pipefitter I is encouraged to obtain a Class A driver’s license.

Minimum Requirements

Minimum requirements for Pipefitter I include:

• Valid Texas C class Driver's License.
• High School diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Preferred experience in water works, utilities, or another related field

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to perform preventative maintenance to equipment, such as backhoe, 2.5-ton truck with trailer, air compressor, water pumps, jackhammers, air tamps, pipe cutter, portable generator, drills, various hand tools, and shoring equipment.
• Have fundamental knowledge of hand tools.
• Ability to read and understand maps and use location equipment.
• Knowledge of safety equipment is necessary to perform job duties.
• This position requires work in heavy traffic areas. Pipefitter I must be able to see and hear to an acceptable level for safety.
• Ability to work around environmental factors such as inclement weather, insects, spiders, snakes, and wildlife.
• Work in an environment where raw sewage is present
• Must be willing and able to perform work where a hazardous atmosphere is present.
• Must be able to work cooperatively in a team setting to accomplish common goals.
• Must have the ability to work significant amounts of overtime, including weekends and holidays.

ADA PROFILE

Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is required to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. The employee is also required to balance, crouch, feel, finger, handle, pull, push, reach, speak, stand, stoop, talk, see, and walk. Also requires the ability to make rational decisions and perform repetitive motions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The employee's work is conducted both indoors and outdoors in all types of weather conditions and in a dynamic environment that requires the employee to be sensitive to change and responsive to changing goals, priorities, and needs. This position must be available to work on a rotating shift including nights, evenings, weekends, holidays, and during inclement weather. This position is considered weather-essential personnel. Standard hours are 8:00 a.m.- 4:30 pm, Monday-Friday. Subject to rotating shifts and 24-hour emergency call-outs.

JOB CLASS NUMBER: TEC118

Pay GRADE: G-03

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

BUSINESS UNIT NAME: Wastewater Collection

REPORTS TO: Water/Sewer Foreperson 1

SUPERVISORY WORK: None

Summary

The Pipefitter II is responsible for the installation and repair of sewer lines, manholes, sewer line cleaning, sewer crossings, inverted siphons, and other sewer components that transport sewer from homes and businesses to treatment plants. The Pipefitter II is required to be available for emergency calls and is considered an essential position. This is a manual labor-intensive position and requires working outdoors in all weather conditions. Working significant amounts of overtime is to be expected with this position. Punctuality and attendance are necessary. This is a career ladder position; with training and experience, promotion to Pipefitter III is available.

Safety is a primary value at the City of Amarillo: We expect every employee to: 1) Strictly follow safety policies, rules, and safe work methods. 2) Promptly correct or report safety hazards or unsafe conditions. Immediately report injuries for prompt diagnosis and treatment. 3) Make regular suggestions for safety process improvements to support continuous safety improvement

Essential Responsibilities

Maintenance and Inspection

• Repair and replace damaged sewer lines, sewer manholes, sewer crossings, inverted siphons, and other sewer components
• Assist in performing internal inspection of sewer pipelines, detecting internal leaks and pipe damages
• Assist in cleaning sewer lines using a rodding machine or high-pressure jetting machine to clear obstructions needed to restore proper sewer flow.
• Perform daily inspection of assigned vehicles, trailers, and other equipment.
• Work in confined areas (streets, alleys, easements, etc.) to install and maintain sewer services.
• Work in trenches, follow all trench shoring procedures, and understand the hazards associated with trenching and shoring.
• Perform confined space entry to make necessary repairs when needed.
• Excavate sewer systems in need of repair by operating heavy equipment. Must be able to dig in confined areas (such as streets, alleys, easements, etc.) where other utilities are installed without interruption of services or damage to infrastructure.
• Perform manual labor in the completion of duties as assigned.
• Operate light to heavy equipment, such as backhoes, dump trucks, skid loaders, and mini excavators.

Safety

• Work safely in traffic and set up traffic control according to the TXMUD code.
• Work in confined areas (streets, alleys, easements, etc.) to install and maintain water services.
• Work in trenches and follow all trench shoring procedures and understand the hazards associated with trenching and shoring.
• Adhere to all safety policies and procedures, including the proper use of Personal Protective Equipment.

Administrative

• Participate in on-call rotations to quickly resolve after-hours service disruptions.
• Read, interpret, and understand maps and drawings.
• Assist in on-the-job training for new employees.
• Demonstrate proficiency working with the Caretegraph Asset Management system. Must have the ability to navigate the system by inputting tasks, work orders, labor costs, attachments, requests, etc.

Customer Service

• Represent the City of Amarillo in a positive manner when working around customers and while performing all duties.

Other

• Obtain a Class A Driver’s License.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Training Opportunities

Pipefitter II can expect training and career growth opportunities. This position does not require the following, but these are important skills to achieve for advancement consideration.

• Pipefitter II is encouraged to obtain a Class 1 TCEQ Wastewater Collection Operator License.
• Pipefitter II is encouraged to complete the OSHA 10 training course.
• Pipefitter II is encouraged to complete traffic control training courses.

Minimum Requirements

Minimum requirements for a Pipefitter II include:

• Valid Texas C class Driver's License.
• High School diploma or equivalent (GED)
• One year of experience in water work, utilities, or another related field.
• Demonstrate knowledge of pipefitting tools and processes.
• Complete Competent Person training.
• Employee must have a rating of “good or better” on previous performance appraisal.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to perform preventative maintenance on equipment, such as backhoe, 2.5-ton truck with trailer, air compressor, water pumps, jackhammers, air tamps, pipe cutter, portable generator, drills, various hand tools, and shoring equipment.
• Have fundamental knowledge of hand tools.
• Ability to read and understand maps and use location equipment.
• Knowledge of safety equipment is necessary to perform job duties.
• This position requires work in heavy traffic areas. Pipefitter II must be able to see and hear to an acceptable level for safety.
• Ability to work around environmental factors such as inclement weather, insects, spiders, snakes, and wildlife.
• Work in an environment where raw sewage is present
• Must be willing and able to perform work where a hazardous atmosphere is present.
• Must be able to work cooperatively in a team setting to accomplish common goals.

ADA PROFILE

Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is required to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. The employee is also required to balance, crouch, feel, finger, handle, pull, push, reach, speak, stand, stoop, talk, see, and walk. Also requires the ability to make rational decisions and perform repetitive motions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The employee's work is conducted both indoors and outdoors in all types of weather conditions and in a dynamic environment that requires the employee to be sensitive to change and responsive to changing goals, priorities, and needs. This position must be available to work on a rotating shift including nights, evenings, weekends, holidays, and during inclement weather. This position is considered weather-essential personnel. Standard hours are 8:00 am-4:30 pm, Monday-Friday. Subject to rotating shifts and 24-hour emergency call-outs.

JOB CLASS NUMBER: TEC119

Pay GRADE: G-05

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

BUSINESS UNIT NAME: Wastewater Collection

REPORTS TO: Water/Sewer Foreperson 1

SUPERVISORY WORK: Supervises

Summary

Pipefitter III is a position responsible for the installation and repair of sewer lines, manholes, sewer line cleaning, sewer crossings, inverted siphons, and other sewer components that transport sewer from homes and businesses to treatment plants. The pipefitter III is required to be available for emergency calls and is considered an essential position. This is a manual labor-intensive position and requires working outdoors in all weather conditions. Working significant amounts of overtime is to be expected with this position. Punctuality and attendance are necessary Punctuality and attendance are necessary. Supervisors lower-level employees and assume the duties of a Foreperson in their absence. This is a career ladder position; with training and experience, promotion to Water/Sewer Foreperson I is available.

Safety is a primary value at the City of Amarillo: We expect every employee to 1) Strictly follow safety policies, rules, and safe work methods. 2) Promptly correct or report safety hazards or unsafe conditions. Immediately report injuries for prompt diagnosis and treatment. 3) Make regular suggestions for safety process improvements to support continuous safety improvement

Essential Responsibilities

Maintenance and Inspection

• Repair and replace damaged sewer lines, sewer manholes, sewer crossings, inverted siphons, and other sewer components
• Assist in performing internal inspection of sewer pipelines, detecting internal leaks and pipe damages
• Responsible for cleaning sewer lines using a rodding machine or high-pressure jetting machine to clear obstructions needed to restore proper sewer flow.
• Perform daily inspection of assigned vehicles, trailers, and other equipment.
• Work in confined areas (streets, alleys, easements, etc.) to install and maintain sewer services.
• Work in trenches, follow all trench shoring procedures, and understand the hazards associated with trenching and shoring.
• Perform confined space entry to make necessary repairs when needed.
• Excavate sewer systems in need of repair by operating heavy equipment. Must be able to dig in confined areas (such as streets, alleys, easements, etc.) where other utilities are installed without interruption of services or damage to infrastructure.
• Perform manual labor in the completion of duties as assigned.
• Operate light to heavy equipment, such as backhoes, dump trucks, skid loaders, and mini excavators.
• Will take over the role and responsibilities of the Foreperson during their absence.

Safety

• Work safely in traffic and set up traffic control according to the TXMUD code.
• Work in confined areas (streets, alleys, easements, etc.) to install and maintain water services.
• Work in trenches, follow all trench shoring procedures, and understand the hazards associated with trenching and shoring
• Adhere to all safety policies and procedures, including the proper use of Personal Protective Equipment.

Administrative

• Participate in on-call rotations to quickly resolve after-hours service disruptions.
• Read, interpret, and understand maps and drawings.
• Obtain a Class 1 TCEQ Wastewater Collection Operator License within one year of hire
• Possess a Class A Driver’s License or be able to obtain within one year of hire.
• Assist in on-the-job training for new employees.
• Demonstrate proficiency working with the Cartegraph Asset Management system. Must have the ability to navigate the system by inputting tasks, work orders, labor costs, attachments, requests, etc.

Customer Service

• Represent the City of Amarillo in a positive manner when working around customers and while performing all duties.
• Undefined Other: Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Training Opportunities.

• Pipefitter III can expect training and career growth opportunities. This position does not require the following, but these are important skills to achieve for advancement consideration.
  • Pipefitter III is encouraged to obtain a Class 2 TCEQ Wastewater Collection Operator License.
  • Pipefitter III is encouraged to complete the OSHA 30 training course.

Minimum Requirements

• • Minimum requirements for a Pipefitter III include: Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
  • High School diploma or equivalent (GED)
  • Two years of experience in sewer work, utilities, or another related field
  • .Demonstrate knowledge of pipefitting tools and processes.
  • Complete Competent Person training
  • Traffic Control Training Course
  • Complete the OSHA 10 Course
  • Employee must have a rating of “good or better” on previous performance appraisal.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• • Must possess the knowledge and skill to operate both a rodding truck and a Vactor truck.
  • Ability to perform preventative maintenance on equipment, such as backhoe, 2.5-ton truck with trailer, air compressor, water pumps, jackhammers, air tamps, pipe cutter, portable generator, drills, various hand tools, and shoring equipment.
  • Have fundamental knowledge of hand tools.
  • Ability to read and understand maps and use location equipment.
  • Knowledge of safety equipment is necessary to perform job duties.
  • This position requires work in heavy traffic areas.
  • Pipefitter III must be able to see and hear to an acceptable level for safety.
  • Ability to work around environmental factors such as inclement weather, insects, spiders, snakes, and wildlife.
  • Work in an environment where raw sewage is present
  • Must be willing and able to perform work where a hazardous atmosphere is present.
  • Must be able to work cooperatively in a team setting to accomplish common goals.

ADA PROFILE

• • Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is required to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. The employee is also required to balance, crouch, feel, finger, handle, pull, push, reach, speak, stand, stoop, talk, see, and walk. Also requires the ability to make rational decisions and perform repetitive motions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• • The employee's work is conducted both indoors and outdoors in all types of weather conditions and in a dynamic environment that requires the employee to be sensitive to change and responsive to changing goals, priorities, and needs. This position must be available to work on a rotating shift including nights, evenings, weekends, holidays, and during inclement weather. This position is considered weather-essential personnel. Standard hours are 8:00 am-4:30 pm, Monday-Friday. Subject to rotating shifts and 24-hour emergency call-outs.

The City of Amarillo is an Equal Opportunity employer and encourages applications from eligible and qualified persons regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information, or protected veteran status, in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local law.

The City of Amarillo provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please contact the Human Resources Office at 806-378-4294.

The City of Amarillo is an Equal Opportunity employer and encourages applications from eligible and qualified persons regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information or protected veteran status, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law.

The City of Amarillo provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities on a case by case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please contact the Human Resources Office at 806-378-4294.

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