Pipelayer II

Starting Pay Rate: $17.00/hour Summary Under general supervision, this position operates construction equipment used in the maintenance, repair, and installation of water mains, valves, fire hydrants, taps, and other aspects of water/sewer systems. Works with a small crew and performs considerable manual labor with the crew as needed. 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. Essential Responsibilities Operates equipment to dig in confined areas (streets, alleys, easements, etc.) where other utilities are installed without interruption and/or damage. Ensures the proper inspection, maintenance, and operation of trucks, trailers, and other various types of assigned equipment. Assists in the repair and construction of sewer lines, manholes, and taps, and helps rod sewer mains. Works in trenches ranging in depth from 3' to 35' deep, follows all trench shoring procedures and understands the dangers of working in or around trenches. Accurately follows oral and/or written instructions. Accurately reads, interrupts, and understands maps and/or drawings. Assists crews throughout job tasks. Properly completes daily job reports. Responds to 24-hour emergency callouts and rotating shifts when necessary. Performs manual labor when necessary to assist in the performance of various tasks or other duties as assigned. Performs other job-related duties as assigned. Minimum Requirements Requires a High School Diploma or its equivalent (GED). A valid Texas Class C Driver's License is required. Must obtain a Class A Texas Commercial Driver's License within one (1) year from the hire date. Experience in waterworks or construction preferred. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Ability to operate and make minor repairs to the 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. Ability to read and understand maps, use GIS and other location equipment, and understand grades and percentage of grades. Ability to read and understand sewer maps; ability to understand grades and percentage of grades on sewer main to prevent overflowing when cleaning lines. Knowledge of safety equipment needed to perform job duties. Ability to work cooperatively in a team setting. 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 8:00 am-4:30 pm, Monday-Friday. Subject to rotating shifts and 24-hour emergency callouts. The City of Amarillo is an Equal Opportunity employer and encourages applications from eligible and qualified persons regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information or protected veteran status, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law. The City of Amarillo provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities on a case by case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please contact the Human Resources Office at .