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JOB TITLE: Pipefitter I 15.00/hr
JOB CLASS NUMBER: TEC117
PAY GRADE: G-02
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
BUSINESS UNIT NAME: Water Distribution
REPORTS TO: Water/Sewer Foreperson 1
SUPERVISORY WORK: None
Summary
Pipefitter I is an entry level position responsible for the installation and repair of water lines, service lines, isolation valves, water taps, water meter boxes, fire hydrants, and other water components. 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 is required to work 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 is available. This is a career ladder position; with training and experience promotion to Pipefitter II is available.
Safety is 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

• Assist in the repair and replace of damaged water lines, service lines, isolation valves, water taps, water meter boxes, fire hydrants, and other water components.
• Understand and perform the function of exercising valves throughout the water distribution system
• Perform daily inspection of assigned vehicles, trailers, and other equipment.
• 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.
• Perform manual labor in the completion of duties as assigned.

Administrative

• Participate in on-call rotations to quickly resolve after-hours service disruptions.
• Read, interpret, and understand maps and drawings.

Safety

• Work safely in traffic and set up traffic control according to the Texas MUTCD.
• Adhere to all safety policies and procedures, including the proper usage of Personal Protective Equipment.

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 water 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 am 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, tap machine, 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.
• 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 8:00am-4:30pm, Monday-Friday. Subject to rotating shifts and 24-hour emergency call outs.
JOB TITLE: Pipefitter II $17.00/hr.
JOB CLASS NUMBER: TEC118
Pay GRADE: G-03
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
BUSINESS UNIT NAME: Water Distribution
REPORTS TO: Water/Sewer Foreperson 1
SUPERVISORY WORK: None
Summary
The Pipefitter II is a position responsible for the installation and repair of water lines, service lines, isolation valves, water taps, water meter boxes, fire hydrants, and other water components. 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 is required to work outdoors in all weather conditions. Punctuality and attendance are necessary. This is a career ladder position; with training and experience promotion to Pipefitter III is available.
Safety is 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

• Install, Repair and replace damaged water lines, service lines, isolation valves, water taps, water meter boxes, fire hydrants, and other water components.
• Understand and perform the function of exercising valves throughout the water distribution system
• Perform daily inspection of assigned vehicles, trailers, and other equipment.
• 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.
• Perform manual labor in the completion of duties as assigned.
• Excavate water 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.
• Operate light to heavy equipment, such as backhoes, dump trucks, skid loaders, and mini excavators.

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.

Safety

• Work safely in traffic and set up traffic control according to the TXMUD code.
• Adhere to all safety policies and procedures, including the proper usage of Personal Protective Equipment.

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 D TCEQ Water Operator License.
• Pipefitter II is encouraged to inquire and complete OSHA 10 training course.
• Pipefitter II is encouraged to inquire and complete traffic control training course.

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 to equipment, such as backhoe, 2.5-ton truck with trailer, air compressor, water pumps, jackhammers, air tamps, pipe cutter, portable generator, tap machine, 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.
• 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 8:00am-4:30pm
JOB TITLE: Pipefitter III 19.00/hr.
JOB CLASS NUMBER: TEC119
Pay GRADE: G-05
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
BUSINESS UNIT NAME: Water Distribution
REPORTS TO: Water/Sewer Foreperson 1
SUPERVISORY WORK: Supervises
Summary
Pipefitter III is a position responsible for the installation and repair of water lines, service lines, isolation valves, water taps, water meter boxes, fire hydrants, and other water components. The pipefitter III is required to be available for emergency calls and is considered an essential position. Supervisors lower-level employees and assume the duties of a Foreperson in their absence This is a manual labor-intensive position and is required to work outdoors in all weather conditions. Punctuality and attendance are necessary. This is a career ladder position; with training and experience promotion to Water/Sewer Foreperson I is availab
Safety is 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

• Install, Repair and replace damaged water lines, service lines, isolation valves, water taps, water meter boxes, fire hydrants, and other water components.
• Understand and perform the function of exercising valves throughout the water distribution system
• Perform daily inspection of assigned vehicles, trailers, and other equipment.
• 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.
• Perform manual labor in the completion of duties as assigned.
• Excavate water 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.
• Operate light to heavy equipment, such as backhoes, dump trucks, skid loaders, and mini excavators.

Administrative

• Participate in on-call rotations to quickly resolve after-hours service disruptions.
• Read, interpret, and understand maps and drawings