About Us:

Backed by more than 40 years of experience and one of the industry's leading safety performance records, PPM, helps clients address the complex challenges inherent in today's manufacturing and industrial facilities environment. Our wide experience in meeting industrial plant maintenance needs enables us to implement systems and processes that keep your facilities and equipment running at consistently optimum levels.

JOB Title: Pipefitter I

This is semi-skilled experience in Polyethylene/HDPE Pipe fusion and installation. Work involves responsibility for the performance of semi-skilled duties assisting in the installation, repair, and maintenance of water and/or wastewater services and mains. The employee normally works under direct supervision, and all work is inspected in progress and upon completion.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (Water):

• Lays water mains; installs hydrants, valves, fittings, clamps, and sleeves; flushes lines; backfills around pipes; landscapes upon completion.
• Makes routine water taps; digs holes for taps; sets up tapping mechanism; makes tie-ins; installs water service lines and meters.
• Performs maintenance on materials, tools, and equipment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (Wastewater):

• Lays wastewater gravity mains; manholes; force mains; valve vaults; installs air release, valves, fittings, clamps, and sleeves, and responsible for the more difficult repairs; backfills around pipes; landscapes upon completion.
• Makes routine wastewater service extensions; digs holes for point repairs and sewer taps; sets up tapping mechanism; makes tie-ins; installs water service lines and meters.
• Assists in construction and upgrading wastewater pumping stations.
• Performs maintenance on materials, tools, and equipment.
• Constructs manhole inverts.
• Assists in pouring and finishing concrete for driveways, sidewalks and roadways.
• Cuts and bevels pipes; threads pipes.
• Operates related heavy equipment such as air compressor, jack hammer, acetylene torch, coring machine, dump truck and boom truck, combination vacuum/jetting truck; may operate backhoe.
• Participates in divisional after hours stand-by and call out program.
• Performs all other associated duties regarding the installation, maintenance of wastewater lines/attributes and other associated services provided by the City.

• Additional Requirements: High School diploma from an accredited school or its equivalent
• One (1) year experience in a similar working environment a plus
• Must possess and maintain a valid State of Florida driver's license
• Must possess and maintain a valid telephone number

May be required to work overtime, or alternate hours, as necessary for the efficient operation of the department

• Must be able to pass a background check and pre-employment drug screen

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (Water):

• Must possess and maintain a valid state of Florida driver's license.
• Must maintain a valid telephone number.
• Required to pass and maintain qualification for:
• Respiratory Protection Physical.
• Pulmonary Function.
• Qualitative and Quantitative Fit Test(s).

Working Environment & Physical Demands

• Occasional lifting of items weighting a maximum of 50 pounds.
• Ability to climb stairwells up to 15 levels high.
• Ability to ascend and descend ladders (step, extension, cage) up to 24' high.
• Able to walk at a normal pace for up to 15 continuous minutes.
• Able to work from a standing position for 8-12 hours.
• Ability to twist and bend on a recurring basis.
• Weather conditions that can be expected are wet, humid, heat and cold, bright/dim light, traffic, heights, dusts, and pollen.
• The job requires normal visual acuity, field vision, hearing, speaking, color perception, sense of smell, depth perception, and texture perception.
• Some environments are in a high noise and vibrating area.

We offer our employees a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package and are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled