Trades Academy Cadet - Newport News, United States - City of Newport News

City of Newport News

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Newport News, United States

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Description

PIPELAYER
(WASTEWATER)***PUBLIC WORKS

Human Resources

Newport News, Virginia
Department

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES
Under limited supervision, this position is responsible for performing simple to complex pipe laying
work in support of repairing and installing sanitary sewer systems. May serve as a lead worker.
Reports to the Crew Supervisor C.

There are two (2) levels of Pipelayer distinguished by the level of work performed and the
qualifications of the employee.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Installs, repairs and maintains sanitary sewer pipes of various sizes; performs proper sealing of pipe
and structure joints and ensures precision line and grade of pipe systems utilizing transit levels, grade
rods and laser beam aligners; conducts and oversees excavation, shoring and lifting operations
associated with pipe laying; and performs masonry work in constructing manholes and force mains.

Reviews site plans and drawings; inspects the work of others, trains employees in equipment
operations; performs routine checks and preventive maintenance on equipment; identifies and reports
equipment malfunctions; cleans equipment as needed.

Operates equipment such as crew truck, tandem and single axle dump trucks, excavators, backhoes,
rollers, front end loaders, hand and power tools such as tamper and power saws and laser survey
instruments.

Ensures the safety of City equipment, private property, and others by following proper safety
procedures, watching for overhead utility lines, and checking for traffic and underground utilities;
oversees the traffic control plan to include setting out traffic cones and signs according the Manual of
Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).

Performs other duties as assigned.

**PERFORMANCE STANDARD
Employees at all levels are expected to
effectively work together to meet the needs of the community
and the organization through work behaviors demonstrating the City's Values. Employees are also
expected to lead by example and demonstrate the highest level of ethics.

**REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE

Pipelaying Knowledge of the principles, practices and procedures used in the
installation,

maintenance, adjustment and repair of various sanitary sewer pipes. Knowledge of joining
materials and compounds and fitting of joints, gaskets and couplings.***
PC# 70228 & 70216
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Equipment Operation
Knowledge of the proper procedures for operating, inspecting and***maintaining assigned equipment.**
Safety
Knowledge of occupational hazards, safety precautions, and safety regulations related to***equipment operation and general construction work. Knowledge of traffic laws and regulations***governing the operation of equipment.*****REQUIRED SKILLS

Interpersonal Relationships/Customer Service

Develops and maintains cooperative and

professional relationships with employees, representatives from other departments and
organizations, and the public.

Judgement/Decision Making
Uses logic and reasoning to understand, analyze, and evaluate

situations and exercise good judgment to make appropriate decisions.

**REQUIRED ABILITIES

Communication
Ability to listen and understand directions, information and ideas presented

verbally and in writing. Ability to handle a variety of customer service issues with tact and
diplomacy.

Time Management
Ability to plan and organize daily work routine. Establishes priorities for the

completion of work in accordance with sound time-management methodology.

Plan Reading
Ability to interpret blueprints and engineering plans.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Pipelayer - Requires a high school diploma and 1-2 years of related pipe laying experience
with sanitary sewer assets or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Pipelayer Specialist - Requires a high school diploma and 5-7 years of related pipe laying experience
with sanitary sewer assets and 1-2 years of lead worker or supervisor experience, or an equivalent
combination of education and experience.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Requires satisfactory results from a pre-employment medical evaluation, respirator clearance; pre
- testing.
Requires a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
Must obtain a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) permit prior to employment and complete the
practical portion of the CDL test within 60 days of employment.
Must successfully complete the required National Incident Management System (NIMS) Incident
Command System Certifications and the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) Flagger and
Basic Work Zone Traffic Control Certifications within one year of employment.
The job is considered Essential Personnel and will be required to work during and following natural
disasters and emergency situations.

PC# 70228 & 70216
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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS