at City Of Moline % Personnel Dept in Moline, Illinois, United States
Job Description
As a Utility Plumber, you'll play a key role in maintaining & improving our city's essential infrastructure. Working under general supervision, you'll apply your journeyman-level expertise to install, maintain, & repair water distribution & sewage collection systems. You’ll have the autonomy to use your professional judgment in selecting the most effective work methods, all while ensuring compliance with the Illinois State Plumbing Code & applicable ordinances. In addition, you may take the lead in guiding or instructing other team members as they assist with similar plumbing tasks. Essential Duties- Install, repair, & maintain water service lines, sewer laterals, mains, curb valves, & related appurtenances.
- Install & service plumbing systems including hot & cold-water lines, sewer & soil pipes, traps, & fixtures such as toilets, sinks, urinals, showers, & bathtubs.
- Operate excavation & construction equipment, including trenchers, backhoes, loaders, dump trucks, air compressors, jackhammers, drills, grinders, welders, acetylene torches, & a variety of hand tools.
- Direct trenching & backfilling operations at job sites.
- Conduct building surveys & maintain records for the cross-connection control program.
- Test, repair, & maintain City-owned cross-connection control devices.
- Coordinate work with City staff & property owners; communicate & interpret applicable codes, standards, & ordinances.
- Maintain accurate repair records in both digital & hard copy formats.
- Serve as backup for the plumbing inspector & water distribution crew leader, as needed.
- Perform duties related to water distribution mechanic responsibilities, as assigned.
- Carry out other related duties as assigned.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
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Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Thorough understanding of plumbing systems, including relevant theories, principles, techniques, & equipment.
- In-depth knowledge of the Illinois State Plumbing Code & related municipal ordinances.
- Familiarity with applicable safety standards & awareness of potential job site hazards.
- Proficient in the safe & effective use of hand tools, power tools, & excavation equipment.
- Skilled in interpreting & working from blueprints, specifications, & system records for water distribution & wastewater transmission.
- Competent in the use of personal computers & mobile devices within network environments.
- Experienced with software applications such as ArcMap GIS, Tele-Ticket, Lucity Work, & Microsoft Office.
- Capable of instructing & directing work crews effectively at job sites.
- Strong skills in public relations, employee engagement, & labor relations.
- Able to plan & coordinate plumbing-related projects with minimal supervision.
- Clear & effective communication skills, both verbal & written.
- Ability to respond to inquiries & complaints in a professional & timely manner.
- Fully able to perform all duties typically required of a journeyman plumber.
