Salary : $43,866.93 – $54,201.09 Annually
Location : Southeast Dallas, TX
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: HRNCS-SRPLUMBER-PKR
Department: Park & Recreation
* Org (REQUIRED): 5228 Facility Services – Plumbing
Opening Date: 08/03/2023
Closing Date: 8/18/2023 11:59 PM Central
Position Purpose
Welcome to the City of Dallas!The City of Dallas is one of the largest employers in the DFW Metroplex.
We offer growth opportunities and a chance to make a difference in our community.
What do we offer?
A competitive salary, five-year vested pension plan, great benefits package that includes health, vision and dental insurance, pet insurance, tuition reimbursement, qualifying childcare assistance, paid time off and more.
Join our diverse workforce and help us in providing excellent service to the residents of Dallas while building a rewarding career.
Overview
The Senior Plumber Installs, repairs, and provides routine maintenance of natural gas, water, or wastewater lines and fixtures to maintain safe and effective service in City owned buildings. Provides journey level instruction and leadership for lower-level plumbers.
Essential Functions
- Installs, repairs, and maintains water fixtures on or in city property to improve or maintain level of service; checks restroom fixtures, repairs any toilets, urinals, seats, or other plumbing, and addresses clogs and damages.
- Plans and implements the installation of natural gas pipelines and potable or wastewater pipes, including the cost projection for parts and man-hours to support the installation of improvement projects.
- Instructs and educates lower-level plumbers in the uniform plumbing code, the use of plumbing tools, and plumbing practices to qualify them for more responsibility and promotion.
- Serves as a crew leader to ensure jobs are completed according to code and maintains leave use, hours worked, and performance records on lower-level plumbers.
- Measures, cuts, and threads iron pipe for natural gas pipelines or water/wastewater lines.
- Removes clogs from wastewater systems using manual and/or small power tools.
- Makes minor mechanical repairs to small water or fuel pumps; maintains, repairs, and fixes irrigation lines and related issues.
- Performs any and all other work as needed or assigned.
Knowledge and Skills
- Knowledge of Uniform Plumbing Code and safety guidelines.
- Knowledge of welding procedures and guidelines.
- Knowledge of plumbing hand tools and ability to use them.
- Ability to plan and schedule the work of a group of plumbers and facilitate training and other educational opportunities.
- Ability to cut and thread iron pipe with appropriate machines.
- Ability to read blueprints.
- Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
- Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience
3 years’ experience as a plumber apprentice
Licenses and Certifications
Journeyman Plumbing License
Education
High School Diploma, GED
Supplemental Information
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by personnel assigned to this classification and is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skill required. The salary listed on this job posting is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend upon qualifications.
To view the employee benefits offered by the City of Dallas
01
Do you have a valid Texas Driver’s License with a good driving record?
- Yes
- No
02
Do you have three (3) years private and/or Municipal Plumbing Inspection experience?
- Yes
- No
03
Do you have one or more of the following Licenses/Certifications? Please select all that apply.
- Current Texas Plumbing Inspector License
- Current Texas Journeyman Plumbing License
- Current Texas Master Plumbing License
- International Code Council Plumbing Certification
- Mechanical Inspector Certification
- None of the above
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Are you able to obtain a Texas Master Plumbing License within the six (6) month probationary period?
- Yes
- No
- Currently possess Texas Master Plumbing License
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Are you able to read blueprints and complex construction drawings?
- Yes
- No
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Do you have Basic PC skills?
- Yes
- No
Required Question