Maintenance Pipefitter

Description Scheduled Salary Increase: 4.5%- December 2024 Anaheim Public Utilities Departmentis seeking a highly experienced and team-orientedMaintenance Pipefitterto perform maintenance and construction duties in the water utility, in the areas of mainline maintenance and construction, services and meters, and valve maintenance and repair. Candidates must possess journey level Maintenance Pipefitter experience or have completed a formal apprentice program. Candidates must possess experience with valves and pipes of 4 inches or higher - ideal candidates will have experience 12 inches or higher. Candidates must have prior experience in operating backhoes. Essential Functions The following functions are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all the listed functions and/or may be required to perform additional or different functions from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices. Perform maintenance and construction in the installation, chlorination, pressure testing, excavation, and backfilling of new mains and appurtenances, main modifications, and abandonments. Install main taps, laterals, large meters, and vaults. Installs and maintains fire hydrants. Perform maintenance and installation of small services, meters, and appurtenances including excavation, backfilling, and compaction of short trenches, and makes service taps. Operate valves and locates water system valves and valve boxes. Repairs and installs valves. Performs traffic control procedures in routing traffic and maintains records and logs. Haul equipment to and from job sites, and operate equipment such as water tankers, flatbeds, dump trucks, forklifts, backhoes, vacuum excavator, and mobile crane. Drive, stocks, and maintains trucks and operates equipment, and responds to emergency maintenance calls. Mix concrete, build rough forms, pours, and finishes concrete as required. Comply with dichlorination procedures. Access and maintain field computerized database for records, redlines, in the water distribution system. Perform related duties and responsibilities as required. Qualifications Experience: As a journey level Maintenance Pipefitter or successful completion of the apprentice program. An equivalent combination of experience and training sufficient to perform the essential job functions and provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. Knowledge of Windows based computerized environment including Maintenance Management System. Knowledge of: Methods, materials, practices, and tools required for pipeline, hydrant service and meter installations, testing and repair; safety hazards as related to work assignment; water distribution systems and facilities. Ability to: Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships; understand and carry out written and verbal instructions; use and care for tools and equipment related to water utility; maintain reports and records. License/Certification Required: Possession of a valid Class A California Driver's License with tanker endorsement. Possession of a Grade II Water Distribution Certificate issued by the State of California Department of Health Services. Supplemental Information IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTION Applications will be accepted until March 22, 2024at 5:00PM. Applicants are encouraged to apply early. Applications will not be accepted after this deadline. The selection process will consist of an oral interview and a practical backhoe operation and copper pipe type K connection assessments. The eligibility list established from this recruitment may also be used to fill the current and/or additional vacancies throughout the City. Candidates must be specific and complete in describing their qualifications for this position. Failure to state all pertinent information may lead to elimination from consideration. Stating "See Resume" is not an acceptable substitute for a completed application. The successful candidate will be required to undergo a reference / background check (to include a conviction record) and pass a post-offer pre-employment medical examination (which will include a drug/alcohol screening). The City of Anaheim utilizes E-Verify and new employees must provide documentation to establish both identity and work authorization. Communication regarding your application and/or status will be sent to the email address listed on your application. Please check your email regularly throughout the recruitment process as you will not receive communications by any other method. Equal Opportunity Employer