Water Utilities Pipefitter I or II - Wastewater

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 or supervisor.

This posting reflects the essential functions and knowledge, skills, and abilities for Water Utilities Pipefitter II; however, applicants may view the complete job description for Water Utilities Pipefitter I on the City of Lakeland's employment page.

• 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 regarding the installation, maintenance of wastewater lines/attributes and other associated services provided by the City.
• May be required to work overtime, or alternate hours, as necessary for the efficient operation of the department.
• Position is designated as Mission Critical by Department Director.

• Performs emergency repairs on the wastewater collection system after normal working hours; subject to working overtime and participating in stand-by duty.
• May perform acting foreman duties during normal and overtime hours of operation.
• Performs related work as required.

• High school diploma from an accredited school or GED.

• High school diploma from an accredited school or its equivalent.
• Two (2) years of pipe fitting experience, with one year in the installation, repair and maintenance of wastewater collection systems.

• Must possess and maintain a valid state of Florida Class A CDL with appropriate endorsements as required by the employing department or be able to obtain said license within six (6) months of employment
• Must maintain a valid telephone number.
• Required to pass and maintain qualification for:
  • Respiratory Protection Physical.
  • Pulmonary Function.
  • Qualitative and Quantitative Fit Test(s).

• 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 fiitting, 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.

• Requires manual work that involves walking or standing some of the time, and exerting up to 100 pounds of force on a recurring basis.
• Occupation does require repetitive motion such as movement of the wrists, hands, legs and/or fingers.
• The job risks exposure to some significant environmental hazards (entering confined spaces, chemical, electrical, mechanical, height, and heat), bright/dim light, inside and outside environmental conditions, asbestos containing materials and noise levels.
• The job requires normal visual acuity, and field of vision, hearing, speaking, color perception, sense of smell, depth perception, and texture perception.

All City of Lakeland positions are subject to testing (e.g. written, oral, performance, computerized, interview, and/or any combination). Candidates selected for testing will be notified via email or telephone. Please check your e-mail and telephone messages regularly, including "junk" folders. Test times and locations to be announced.

The City of Lakeland is a drug free workplace. This position is considered a mandatory testing position, which is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing. All City of Lakeland positions are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing. As a condition of employment you will be required to pass the pre-employment drug test in accordance with Florida Statute 440.102.

THE CITY OF LAKELAND IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/EQUAL ACCESS EMPLOYER AND A DRUG FREE WORKPLACE