Pipe Mechanic Level 1 in Valparaiso, Indiana at City of Valparaiso

The City of Valparaiso, located in Northwest Indiana just southeast of Chicago and minutes from the scenic Indiana Dunes National Park, is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Pipe Mechanic Level 1. The position reports to the VCU Field Services Director and is responsible for performing installation, maintenance, and repair activities on the distribution and collections infrastructure system.

To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function of the position satisfactorily. The requirements listed in this document are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Qualifications Include:
- High school diploma or GED; experience in maintenance work involving utility
maintenance and general repairs are a plus.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)
within one (1) year of date of hire.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Ability to meet all employer and department hiring requirements, including
passage of a drug test and essential function screening.

Position Expectations include:
- Cleans debris off tops of intakes, removes piles of leaves and trash from curb
lines, cleans brush from heavy storms, and pumps flooded areas into intakes.
- Installs, builds, and/or repairs manholes, intakes, sewer lines, storm lines, water
lines, streets, sidewalks, and curbs, including locating areas needing repair and
obtaining materials required.
- Operate equipment and machines to perform job functions including light
equipment, mowers, pick-up trucks, one-ton trucks, hand and power tools,
mechanic tools, concrete finishing tools, gas detection devices, and two-way
radios.
- Performs preventive maintenance inspections and locates existing sewer
collection and water distribution infrastructures for the “Call Before You Dig”
service.
- Completes required daily work logs describing job assignments, hours and
materials used.
- Must follow established safety procedures while completing work activities and
operating assigned equipment.
- Serves on-call on a rotation basis after completion of one (1) year.
- Attends safety and training programs as scheduled.
- Performs related duties as assigned.

Benefits Include:
- Robust Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
- Health Savings Account (with Generous Annual Employer Funding)
- Life Insurance (Employer paid and Supplemental Plans)
- Disability Insurance Plan
- Paid Time off and Holidays
- 401 (k) & 401 (k) Matching
- Employee Assistance and Employee Health Programs
- Tuition Reimbursement Programs
- Career Growth and Training Opportunities

Compensation:
The City of Valparaiso provides a competitive salary structure. The salary for the Pipe Mechanic Level 1 is +/- $54,174 per year ($26.05 hourly) dependent on the candidate’s experience and qualifications.

This job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Equal Employment Opportunity:
The City of Valparaiso is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruit, select, develop, and promote employees based on individual ability and job performance. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or veteran status.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation in applying for this position, you can request assistance by contacting the Valparaiso Human Resources Department at vhr@valpo.us.

The City of Valparaiso has established a culture that welcomes equity, inclusion, and opportunity for all employees and applicants. We encourage you to apply if you feel you have the transferrable skills to be successful in this position.