Pipe Welder - Water Supply Treatment Division - SFPUC (7360)

About the role

Project: Wholesale Meter Testing & Cross Connection Control Improvement Program

Under general supervision, operates acetylene and electric arc welding equipment in connection with the installation, repairing and maintenance of water distribution pipelines and related facilities; Class 7360 Pipe Welder is a journey-level class in the Clerical, Maintenance and Technical (CMT) concept. Incumbents perform the full range of duties of pipe welders with only occasional instruction or assistance. This class is distinguished from 7390 Welder in that this class performs welding on pressure vessels (high pressure pipelines).

Work Location: Millbrae Yard - 1000 El Camino Real, Millbrae

Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:00 am - 3:30 pm

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Operates all types of welding and metal working machinery necessary to the repair and maintenance of all pipelines, pumping stations and water treatment equipment.
• Lays out pipe and constructs pipe specials, such as offsets, bends, sleeves, reducers, tanks and meter batteries.
• Performs repairs, by electric arc welding, acetylene welding, brazing or silver soldering, all types of valves, tools, leak pumps, construction and storage equipment.
• Performs cuts, fits and welds pipes; repairs leaks and makes templates.
• Manufactures emergency repair items, such as leak bands, tapping tees, gate rings and common vault cover.
• Makes various types of mechanical pipe connections, such as threaded, flanged, flared and compression.
• Constructs and maintains special truck bodies (PUC only).
• Performs related duties as required.

Special Requirements

Work requires physical effort and manual dexterity in the use of fingers, limbs and body; requires continuous exposure to working conditions where injuries may be encountered; requires ability to work in inclement weather; perform emergency repairs nights, weekends, and holidays; must be able to work in damp enclosed places, heights (up to 220 feet) or confined spaces; climb in and out of ditches, and lift and carry 50 pounds.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Five (5) years experience as a welder using oxyacetylene and electric arc welding methods which must include one (1) year as a welder on high pressure pipelines.
• Possession of a Class C Driver's License.

Additional information

Substitution: One (1) year of training from a recognized trade school or union welding program in electric arc and oxyacetylene welding may be substituted for one (1) year of experience.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualification requirement by the final filing date unless otherwise noted.

Desirable Qualifications

The stated desirable qualifications may be considered at the end of the selection process when candidates are referred for hiring:

• Pipe welding certification

Verification of Education and Experience

Every application is reviewed to ensure that you meet the minimum qualifications as listed in the job ad. Please review our articles on Employment Application and Minimum Qualifications and Verification of Experience and/or Education for considerations taken when reviewing applications.

• Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process.
• Note: Falsifying one's education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco.

All work experience, education, training and other information substantiating how you meet the minimum qualifications must be included on your application by the filing deadline. Information submitted after the filing deadline will not be considered in determining whether you meet the minimum qualifications. Applications completed improperly may be cause for ineligibility, disqualification or may lead to lower scores.

Type of Appointment

Temporary Exempt: This position is excluded by the Charter from the competitive Civil Service examination process and shall serve at the discretion of the Appointing Officer. The duration of the appointment shall not exceed 36 months.

San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC)

Headquartered in San Francisco, we have 2,300 employees operating across eight counties serving more than 2.7 million customers in the San Francisco Bay Area - 24 hours per day, 365 days per year.

Additional Information

• Information About The Hiring Process
• Conviction History
• Employee Benefits Overview
• Equal Employment Opportunity
• Disaster Service Worker
• ADA Accommodation
• Right to Work
• Copies of Application Documents
• Diversity Statement

How to Apply

Applications for City and County of San Francisco jobs are only accepted through an online process.

• Select the "I'm Interested" button and follow instructions on the screen

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