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.
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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-
employment substance abuse testing and is subject to random alcohol and controlled substance
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.
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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Tasks require the regular and, at times, sustained performance of moderately physically demanding

work.

• Some combination of climbing and balancing to include climbing ladders, stooping, kneeling,

crouching, and crawling.

• May involve the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and

materials (20-50 pounds).

SENSORY REQUIREMENTS

• Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate sounds, depth, texture, and visual cues

or signals.

• Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

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.