JOB TITLE: Journeyman Plumber SUMMERY: Journeyman Plumbers principal occupation is engaged in the practical installation, alteration, repair, or removal of plumbing and drainage or gas piping. A journeyman plumber may supervise apprentices at job sites. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: The essential duties listed below are not all-inclusive, and there may be other job-related duties that are necessary to perform in order to meet the expectations and responsibilities of the position: • Ability to read and understand plans and specifications and follow instructions. • Must be able to provide own transportation to and from job sites. • Must be dependable, reliable and attended work as scheduled. • Must be able dig with shovel. • Must be able operate hand tools and power tools. • Must be proficient with soldering and brazing of copper. • Must be proficient working with PEX piping and fittings. • Must be registered as a Journeyman Plumber with the City of Lincoln. Typical work includes: • Installation of supports and hangers for pipe, fixtures and equipment. • Assisting with material delivery and distribution. • Assembly of pipe sections, tubing and fittings, using couplings, clamps, screws, bolts, cement, plastic solvent, caulking. • Installation of plumbing fixtures and equipment, such as sinks, tubs, toilets, water heaters, and trim. • Installation of fire stopping systems. • Assisting with testing of pipe systems; observe pressure gauges and repair of leaks. • Soldering and brazing of copper pipe and fitting. • Coordinate the cleaning and organizing of job site. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. • Must be in good physical condition. • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand for long periods of time, as well as frequent walking, stooping and crouching. • The employee must have moderate level of hand to eye coordination and dexterity including (picking, pinching, holding, grasping, and repetitive flexion/rotation. • The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 60 pounds. • The employee is frequently required to walk up and down stairs, to climb up and down ladders, and to occasionally enter confined spaces with limited means of ingress and egress. • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT: • The work is performed at construction sites: this includes building renovations and new construction. • While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in both indoor and outdoor with extreme high and low temperate conditions. • The employee is exposed to fumes, odors, works at heights, may use power tools, and works with and around machinery having moving parts. • The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and occasionally high, and may require the use of hearing protection.
See More Details >>Commercial Pipe Fitter and Welding Apprentice $18-$25/hour based on experience** Are you looking for job security and want to learn a trade? Vision Mechanical is looking for Commercial Pipe Fitters and Welding apprentices to join our fast-growing team. Be part of Lincoln’s premier commercial construction projects and gain valuable knowledge and skills to excell in the construction industry. You are an ideal candidate if you • Have a 6g Welding Certificate • Have a hard work ethic • Take pride in your work • Can read and follow directions • Can lift up to 75 pounds • Have basic tools of the trade We offer: • Weekly paychecks • Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance • Employer-matched retirement plan • Paid holidays and vacation • Daytime working hours (7:00am-3:30pm) with opportunity for overtime • Tool purchase program • Continuing education and training • Employee incentive programs Learn more about Vision Mechanical by visiting our website and Facebook page. Ready to apply? Click here to fill out an online application: https://www.vision-mechanical.net/job-application Website: www.vision-mechanical.net Facebook: www.facebook.com/VisionMechanicalLincoln #hc201943
See More Details >>Overview Tradesmen International is looking to expand our team of qualified Trade Professionals for current & future projects in and around Lincoln, NE. These are mainly first shift opportunities with a pay range of $32-38/hour dependent on experience & skill level. If you are a Pipefitter and want to work alongside other proven Craftsmen who emphasize safety, productivity and superior workmanship, this is your chance to advance your career! Job Scope (can include any or all of the following): • Installing and Working with PVC Piping, Copper Pipe and Groove Pipe • Fitting Industrial Carbon Steel & Stainless Pipe • Grinding & Beveling Pipe • Laying out, Cutting, Assembling and/or Installing Pipe • Works on Storm Drains & Underground Utilities • Test Pipe Systems to Ensure Safety and Functionality • Repairing Malfunctions • Installing, Modifying and Repairing Fluid Systems • Rebuilding Various Types of Pumps • Occasionally Operating Forklifts • Other Tasks as Needed or Assigned Requirements: • * Previous Pipe Fitting Experience • Tools for the Trade • Licenses are a plus Qualifications Tradesmen International not only offers consistent work, top pay, and employment opportunities, we also provide a benefits package that is among the best in the industry. Our comprehensive benefits include: • Vacation Pay • Health insurance • 401(k) profit-sharing savings plan • Incentive programs • Tool purchase programs & MORE! Tradesmen International is an EO employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability Click here to visit Tradesmen’s full website.
See More Details >>Embarking on a career as a pipefitter in Lincoln, NE, typically begins with an apprenticeship, blending hands-on experience with structured learning, enabling individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships span four to five years, requiring extensive training under seasoned professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are 89,141 pipefitters nationwide, with an estimated 4,500 in Nebraska, and the field is projected to grow by 6% from 2022 to 2032. Apprentices in Lincoln earn an average of $673.25 per week, with experienced professionals often surpassing $105,000 annually. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like Gild facilitate apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a lucrative career with strong earning potential.
