Pipelayer

Summary:
Lays out, assembles, installs, and maintains pipe systems, pipe supports, and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment for water and wastewater systems by performing the following duties.

Duties:

• Selects type and size of pipe, and related materials and equipment, such as supports, hangers, and hydraulic cylinders, according to specifications.
• Inspects work site to determine presence of obstructions and to ascertain that holes cut for pipe will not cause structural weakness.
• Plans installation or repair to avoid obstructions and to avoid interfering with activities of other workers.
• Cuts, threads, and bends pipe.
• Assembles and installs variety of metal and nonmetal pipes, tubes, and fittings, including iron, steel, copper, and plastic.
• Connects pipes, using threaded, caulked, soldered, brazed, fused, or cemented joints.
• Secures pipes to structure with brackets, clamps, and hangers.
• Installs and maintains hydraulic and pneumatic components of machines and equipment such as pumps and cylinders.
• Installs and maintains refrigeration and air-conditioning systems, including compressors, pumps, meters, pneumatic and hydraulic controls, and piping.
• Increases pressure in pipe system and observes connected pressure gauge to test system for leaks.
• Weld’s pipe supports to structural steel members.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Prefer High School diploma and on-the-job training
Experience as Pipelayer preferred