Plumber/Pipefitter - Utilities Dept.

The City of Fairmont is accepting applications for the position listed below. The position will be open until filled with first application reviews beginning April 19, 2024.

1.POSITION TITLE: Plumber/Pipefitter

2.DEPARTMENT: Utilities/Field Services

3.PAY GRADE: 110 (Non-exempt)

4.SALARY: $33,988.00 (through July 7, 2024)

$35,008.00 (effective July 8, 2024)

5 JOB TYPE: Full-time

6.REPORTS TO: Field Service Supervisor, Assistant Supervisor, or designee

7.GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WORK OF THE POSITION:

This is skilled manual work involving pipe fitting within the water & sewer field services department; work involves the efficient plumbing and pipefitting practices in repairing and installing lines, taps, hydrants, and related appurtenances; operates necessary tools and equipment used in repair process; assists other personnel in troubleshooting the system and recommends solutions to known problems; may lead subordinates on specific jobs; completes daily reports as required by supervisor; works more than 40 hours when emergency exists or when necessary and works with knowledge of exposure to fumes, odors, dust and with a risk of bodily injury and in various weather conditions; shall be on call when necessary.

8.DUTIES OF THE POSITION (ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY):

Installs fittings, valves, pipe hydrants and other appurtenances or components relative to a potable water transmission and distribution system; operates crew vehicles and dump trucks as required; operates tapping equipment, pipe saws, miscellaneous tools, etc. used in maintenance and repair work; responsible for inventory of tools, fittings, material, etc. on assigned vehicle; performs minor maintenance on equipment and vehicle when required; assist in troubleshooting the system and recommends methods of repair; completes required daily reports; when not pipefitting, works as a laborer or semi-skilled laborer; refers any mechanical problems with vehicles to supervisor; advises supervisor of problems and needs of the department; on occasional or relief basis or as training for future operation of more complex equipment, operate backhoe, end loader, etc. Responsible for cleanliness and light maintenance of assigned equipment; does all other work as assigned.

9.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

10. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED FOR PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK:

Knowledge of construction principles and procedures; skilled in plumbing and pipefitting, knowledge of the water distribution system and sewer system; knowledge of pipe fittings and required specifications used in the Fairmont distribution and sewer collection system; ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; ability to troubleshoot the system and recommend remedial action; ability to communication and work with other personnel; good judgment ability; ability to estimate and types of material require for jobs; ability to work with minimum of supervision; some mechanical and mathematical skills and does related work as assigned.

11. EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE NECESSARY FOR WORK PREPARATION:

High school diploma or equivalent; experience as a plumber/pipefitter or 3 years' experience and training in knowledge of pipefitting; must possess a valid Class B CDL with tanker and air brakes endorsements or must obtain CDL permit within 180 days and a CDL license with air brakes and tanker endorsement within one year of hire date. Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skill, and abilities is also acceptable. As a condition of employment an acknowledgment regarding CDL requirements must be signed.

12. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to walk, sit, stand, bend, climb stairs, walk on uneven surfaces, walk on slippery surfaces, crouch, crawl, kneel, stoop, and using hands for reaching, grasping and making repetitive hand movement. The nature of the work requires the incumbent to climb ladders and work in confined spaces.

The position also requires both near and far vision when inspecting work and performing maintenance on assigned equipment. Additionally, the employee will be required, at times, to lift, carry or push/pull supplies, materials, equipment and/or items weighing up to 50 pounds while performing the duties of this position.

Work is primarily conducted outdoors in all weather conditions including wet, hot and cold. Daily duties may require the use of cleaning and lubricating chemicals. Employee will be frequently exposed to odors, fumes, toxic conditions, air contaminants, dusty and/or greasy conditions, high levels of noise and risk of bodily injury.