Pipe Layer Trainee

Position Summary The Pipe Layer Trainee is trained in the classroom, on-the-job and while assisting other Construction personnel. The Pipe Layer Trainee must successfully complete all required classroom and field training, written and proficiency testing occurring during or prior to the end of a twenty-four (24) month training period to become eligible for consideration for advancement to the position of Pipe Layer.

Education
•Required - High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
 

Minimum Requirements
•Preferred - Minimum of 1 year prior construction experience
Licenses, Certifications and/or Testing
•Required - Have and maintain a valid driver’s license Upon Hire
•Required - Class A CDL License with no restrictions and tanker endorsement. Maintainvalid CDL license while holding position within 90 Days
•Required - Hearing (audiogram) testing. Upon Hire
•Required - Employee(s) in this position are covered under the Department ofTransportation Operator Qualification (OQ) Rule, thus must acquire and maintainqualifications for all covered tasks assigned to this position under the District’s OperatorQualification Plan. Upon Hire
•Required - Employee(s) in this position are covered under the Department ofTransportation Drug and Alcohol testing provisions. This includes post-offer, random,post-accident, reasonable suspicion, follow-up, and return to duty testing. Upon Hire
•Required - Pre-employment and/or post-offer physical demands screening. Upon Hire
•Required - Pre-employment Background Check & Drug Screen Upon Hire
 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
•Efficient written and verbal communication skills, in English, to assist internal andexternal customers, co-workers and management professionally, regardless ofprovocation.
•Familiarity with personal computers, tablets, and/or other electronic devices to include familiarity with, but not limited to, Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word) and enterprise wide software (e.g., SAP). (Entry proficiency)
•Ability to learn new or upgraded computer software as required.
 

Essential Functions
•Install and repair pre-stressed concrete, steel, plastic or iron gas and water mains, gas services and drips, gas and water valves and hydrants.
•Excavate ground using equipment, tools (picks, shovels, spades, probe rods) or by hand to locate and excavate underground piping systems and facilities.
•Prepares and joins pipes and fittings to ensure proper fit and function.
•Backfill, tamp, and restore excavations to proper compaction and to original condition.
•Direct traffic with the use of flag(s) to safely divert traffic away from work area(s).
•Operate a variety of District equipment and vehicles, to include trucks with manual transmissions.
•Perform the physical requirements of position (see attached Physical Demands).
•Assist crew members as directed to ensure work performed is completed effectively and in accordance with established procedures and standards.
•Maintain/clean equipment and tools to keep in good working order.
 

Required for All Jobs
•Perform a variety of other duties as assigned
•Understand and comply with all District policies and procedures
 

Physical and Environmental Requirements
•Field: Work inside and outside in all weather conditions and terrain for extended periods of time.
 

*Please see SuccessFactors for a full list of physical demands
*Please ensure the application is filled out thoroughly to be considered for this position

An Equal Opportunity Employer “Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation"