Pipefitter Helper -HANA ; BC-

Assists pipe fitters in the installation, maintenance and repair of water mains and pipelines; and performs other related duties as required.

This is the entry level class in the Water Service series. This class is distinguished by the performance of a variety of manual and semi‑skilled tasks in assisting skilled pipe fitters in the installation, maintenance, and repair of water mains, pipelines and appurtenances.

The following are examples of duties and are not necessarily descriptive of any one position in this class. The omission of specific duties statements does not preclude management from assigning such duties if such duties are a logical assignment for the position.

• Cuts, threads, bends, and reams pipes by means of hand tools or a power machine.
• Cleans and cares for tools, heats lead, digs and backfills trenches.
• Uses pneumatic tools in the breaking of pavement, digging, and back filling, and helps handle heavy pipes and fittings.
• Taps mains; flushes and cleans mains, reservoirs, and tanks.
• Installs meter boxes, may repair water meters, may read water meters and make collections as required.
• May assist in the water quality functions such as performing minor maintenance and repair of chlorination systems, replacing chlorine cylinders, performing chlorine residual, turbidity and bacti sampling.
• May drive a light truck.

A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from high school and one year of experience in assisting a skilled pipefitter or plumber in the installation of water or sewer mains, lines and appurtenances.

Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator's license (Type
3).

As applicable to specific positions, the possession of a valid Commercial Driver License (CDL), a current State Department of Transportation Medical Examiner's Certificate, and a Hazardous Material endorsement prior to the completion of probation.

Practices, tools and materials used in the pipe fitting trade; methods of caring for mechanical tools; and work safety practices.

Operate pipe fitting tools and equipment; do mechanical work; perform manual work; understand and follow oral and written instructions; perform arithmetic computations; read and understand simple construction drawings.

Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper for performance of the duties.

Physical Effort Grouping:
Heavy