Gravity Pipe Layer

This is journey level work in the installation and repair of water distribution and/or wastewater collection facilities and mechanisms. Work involves performing all phases of water distribution and/or wastewater collection system maintenance and installation. Duties may also involve independent, skilled water meter installation, removal and repair, and other skilled mechanical work involving knowledge of water system and/or wastewater system equipment. On most assignments, the employee has little supervision; however, work is regularly assigned and inspected by a foreman.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS

• Constructs wastewater gravity mains; manholes; force mains; valve vaults; installs air release, valves,
• fittings, clamps, and sleeves, and responsible for the more difficult repairs; backfills around pipes; landscapes upon completion.
• Constructs and upgrades wastewater pumping stations.
• May operate all necessary heavy equipment such as dewatering equipment, trencher, combination vacuum/jetting truck, backhoe and other related equipment.
• Reads wastewater blueprints to assist foreman in selecting proper fittings and materials for the project; measures for lengths of pipe necessary.
• Performs maintenance on materials, tools, and equipment.
• Pours and finishes concrete for driveways, sidewalks and roadways.
• Constructs manhole inverts.
• Cuts and bevels pipes; threads pipes.
• Participates in divisional after hours stand-by and call out program.
• Performs all other associated duties in regards to the installation, maintenance of wastewater lines/attributes and other associated services provided by the City.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Considerable knowledge of the methods, materials, practices and tools required for the extension, repair and maintenance of wastewater mains, services and valves.
• Knowledge of the city wastewater collection system including gravity mains, services, ARVs, and force mains and other miscellaneous wastewater system components.
• Skill in the use of pipe fitting, plumbing, pneumatic tools and line locator equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret wastewater collection maps and construction blue prints.
• Ability to work independently without direct supervision.
• Ability to troubleshoot cause of pipe failures and system interrupts.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, other City employees and the general public.
• Ability to perform heavy physical manual tasks for extended periods, often in adverse climatic conditions.
• Ability to prepare reports and daily paper work.
• Ability to communicate to Wastewater Collection employees, internal and external customers via telephone, radio and other means of communications.
• Ability of being a self starter, self motivated and detailed oriented.
• Ability to direct the actions of fellow employees.

Quality Labor Management (QLM) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, transgender status or sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. The Company complies with applicable Federal state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.