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Utility Plumber - Full-time

h2About the Department/h2pp style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: left;" id="isPasted"br/pdiv style="text-align: center;"undefinedstrongApplication Deadline: Open until filledbr id="isPasted"(First review of applications will be on Friday, May 30, 2025)/strong/undefined/divundefinedbr/undefineddiv style="text-align: center;"undefinedstrongHours: Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.brbrNon-Negotiable Starting Pay: $34.7304 Hourly / $72,239.23 Annually/strong/undefined/divbrdiv style="text-align: justify;"strongWho Are We?br/strongThe City of Moline is a welcoming, hardworking community located along the Mississippi River in the heart of the Quad Cities. With a population of just over 42,000, Moline offers the perfect mix of small-town feel and big-city convenience.brbrAs a full-service city, we’re here to provide great services, support local growth, and make Moline a great place to live, work, and visit. We’re proud of our team and the work we do to keep our city running smoothly.brbrWhen you join the City of Moline, you become part of a group that values making a difference in the community. We’re all about doing good work and helping each other succeed.brbrstrongemHow You’ll Contributebr/em/strongAs a Utility Plumber, you'll play a key role in maintaining and improving our city's essential infrastructure. Working under general supervision, you'll apply your journeyman-level expertise to install, maintain, and repair water distribution and sewage collection systems. You’ll have the autonomy to use your professional judgment in selecting the most effective work methods, all while ensuring compliance with the Illinois State Plumbing Code and applicable ordinances. In addition, you may take the lead in guiding or instructing other team members as they assist with similar plumbing tasks./div/ph2Position Duties/h2pul style="margin-bottom: 3pt"liInstall, repair, and maintain water service lines, sewer laterals, mains, curb valves, and related appurtenances./liliInstall and service plumbing systems including hot and cold-water lines, sewer and soil pipes, traps, and fixtures such as toilets, sinks, urinals, showers, and bathtubs./liliOperate excavation and construction equipment, including trenchers, backhoes, loaders, dump trucks, air compressors, jackhammers, drills, grinders, welders, acetylene torches, and a variety of hand tools./liliDirect trenching and backfilling operations at job sites./liliConduct building surveys and maintain records for the cross-connection control program./liliTest, repair, and maintain City-owned cross-connection control devices./liliCoordinate work with City staff and property owners; communicate and interpret applicable codes, standards, and ordinances./liliMaintain accurate repair records in both digital and hard copy formats./liliServe as backup for the plumbing inspector and water distribution crew leader, as needed./liliPerform duties related to water distribution mechanic responsibilities, as assigned./liliCarry out other related duties as assigned./liliPerforms other duties as assigned./li/ul/ph2Minimum Qualifications/h2pstrongKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities/strongul style="margin-bottom: 3pt"liThorough understanding of plumbing systems, including relevant theories, principles, techniques, and equipment./liliIn-depth knowledge of the Illinois State Plumbing Code and related municipal ordinances./liliFamiliarity with applicable safety standards and awareness of potential job site hazards./liliProficient in the safe and effective use of hand tools, power tools, and excavation equipment./liliSkilled in interpreting and working from blueprints, specifications, and system records for water distribution and wastewater transmission./liliCompetent in the use of personal computers and mobile devices within network environments./liliExperienced with software applications such as ArcMap GIS, Tele-Ticket, Lucity Work, and Microsoft Office./liliCapable of instructing and directing work crews effectively at job sites./liliStrong skills in public relations, employee engagement, and labor relations./liliAble to plan and coordinate plumbing-related projects with minimal supervision./liliClear and effective communication skills, both verbal and written./liliAbility to respond to inquiries and complaints in a professional and timely manner./liliFully able to perform all duties typically required of a journeyman plumber./li/ulbrstrongEducation Experience/strongul style="margin-bottom: 3pt"liAny equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be considered./liliHigh school diploma or GED equivalent required./liliMinimum of seven (7) years of experience as a licensed plumber./liliAt least two (2) years of experience in mechanical maintenance work related to:ul style="margin-bottom: 3pt"liPlumbing systems/liliWater distribution systems/liliSanitary sewer collection system installations and repairs/liliFieldwork involving excavations /li/ul/li/ulbrstrongLicenses and Certifications/strongul style="margin-bottom: 3pt"liValid Illinois Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) or equivalent within 45 days after hire./liliValid State of Illinois Plumbing Inspector Certification within six (6) months of hire./liliValid State of Illinois Cross-Connection Control Inspector’s Certification issued by the Illinois EPA Division of Public Water Supplies within 90 days of hire./li/ulbrstrongPhysical Demands and Work Environment/strongbrThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.brbrThis position requires a range of physical activities, including regular standing and sitting, and frequent use of hands and fingers to handle, feel, and make fine adjustments. You may occasionally need to reach with hands and arms, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The role also involves lifting or moving objects—frequently up to 60 pounds and rarely up to 100 pounds.brbrVisual requirements include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, along with depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. You may work in varied environmental conditions, including wet or humid environments, exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock. Outdoor work may expose you to extreme cold or heat. The typical noise level in this work environment is moderate.p style="text-align: center"EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER/p/ph2Other Qualifications/h2pdiv style="text-align: justify"AFSCME employees shall live within a 20-mile radius from the City’s Emergency Center, located at 1630 8th Avenue in Moline, within 180 days of hire.brbrResidency map and address checker available a href="https://bit.ly/3cezIH4" target="_blank"here/a. /div/p h2About the Department/h2pp style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: left;" id="isPasted"br/pdiv style="text-align: center;"undefinedstrongApplication Deadline: Open until filledbr id="isPasted"(First review of applications will be on Friday, May 30, 2025)/strong/undefined/divundefinedbr/undefineddiv style="text-align: center;"undefinedstrongHours: Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.brbrNon-Negotiable Starting Pay: $34.7304 Hourly / $72,239.23 Annually/strong/undefined/divbrdiv style="text-align: justify;"strongWho Are We?br/strongThe City of Moline is a welcoming, hardworking community located along the Mississippi River in the heart of the Quad Cities. With a population of just over 42,000, Moline offers the perfect mix of small-town feel and big-city convenience.brbrAs a full-service city, we’re here to provide great services, support local growth, and make Moline a great place to live, work, and visit. We’re proud of our team and the work we do to keep our city running smoothly.brbrWhen you join the City of Moline, you become part of a group that values making a difference in the community. We’re all about doing good work and helping each other succeed.brbrstrongemHow You’ll Contributebr/em/strongAs a Utility Plumber, you'll play a key role in maintaining and improving our city's essential infrastructure. Working under general supervision, you'll apply your journeyman-level expertise to install, maintain, and repair water distribution and sewage collection systems. You’ll have the autonomy to use your professional judgment in selecting the most effective work methods, all while ensuring compliance with the Illinois State Plumbing Code and applicable ordinances. In addition, you may take the lead in guiding or instructing other team members as they assist with similar plumbing tasks./div/ph2Position Duties/h2pul style="margin-bottom: 3pt"liInstall, repair, and maintain water service lines, sewer laterals, mains, curb valves, and related appurtenances./liliInstall and service plumbing systems including hot and cold-water lines, sewer and soil pipes, traps, and fixtures such as toilets, sinks, urinals, showers, and bathtubs./liliOperate excavation and construction equipment, including trenchers, backhoes, loaders, dump trucks, air compressors, jackhammers, drills, grinders, welders, acetylene torches, and a variety of hand tools./liliDirect trenching and backfilling operations at job sites./liliConduct building surveys and maintain records for the cross-connection control program./liliTest, repair, and maintain City-owned cross-connection control devices./liliCoordinate work with City staff and property owners; communicate and interpret applicable codes, standards, and ordinances./liliMaintain accurate repair records in both digital and hard copy formats./liliServe as backup for the plumbing inspector and water distribution crew leader, as needed./liliPerform duties related to water distribution mechanic responsibilities, as assigned./liliCarry out other related duties as assigned./liliPerforms other duties as assigned./li/ul/ph2Minimum Qualifications/h2pstrongKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities/strongul style="margin-bottom: 3pt"liThorough understanding of plumbing systems, including relevant theories, principles, techniques, and equipment./liliIn-depth knowledge of the Illinois State Plumbing Code and related municipal ordinances./liliFamiliarity with applicable safety standards and awareness of potential job site hazards./liliProficient in the safe and effective use of hand tools, power tools, and excavation equipment./liliSkilled in interpreting and working from blueprints, specifications, and system records for water distribution and wastewater transmission./liliCompetent in the use of personal computers and mobile devices within network environments./liliExperienced with software applications such as ArcMap GIS, Tele-Ticket, Lucity Work, and Microsoft Office./liliCapable of instructing and directing work crews effectively at job sites./liliStrong skills in public relations, employee engagement, and labor relations./liliAble to plan and coordinate plumbing-related projects with minimal supervision./liliClear and effective communication skills, both verbal and written./liliAbility to respond to inquiries and complaints in a professional and timely manner./liliFully able to perform all duties typically required of a journeyman plumber./li/ulbrstrongEducation Experience/strongul style="margin-bottom: 3pt"liAny equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be considered./liliHigh school diploma or GED equivalent required./liliMinimum of seven (7) years of experience as a licensed plumber./liliAt least two (2) years of experience in mechanical maintenance work related to:ul style="margin-bottom: 3pt"liPlumbing systems/liliWater distribution systems/liliSanitary sewer collection system installations and repairs/liliFieldwork involving excavations /li/ul/li/ulbrstrongLicenses and Certifications/strongul style="margin-bottom: 3pt"liValid Illinois Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) or equivalent within 45 days after hire./liliValid State of Illinois Plumbing Inspector Certification within six (6) months of hire./liliValid State of Illinois Cross-Connection Control Inspector’s Certification issued by the Illinois EPA Division of Public Water Supplies within 90 days of hire./li/ulbrstrongPhysical Demands and Work Environment/strongbrThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.brbrThis position requires a range of physical activities, including regular standing and sitting, and frequent use of hands and fingers to handle, feel, and make fine adjustments. You may occasionally need to reach with hands and arms, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The role also involves lifting or moving objects—frequently up to 60 pounds and rarely up to 100 pounds.brbrVisual requirements include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, along with depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. You may work in varied environmental conditions, including wet or humid environments, exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock. Outdoor work may expose you to extreme cold or heat. The typical noise level in this work environment is moderate.p style="text-align: center"EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER/p/ph2Other Qualifications/h2pdiv style="text-align: justify"AFSCME employees shall live within a 20-mile radius from the City’s Emergency Center, located at 1630 8th Avenue in Moline, within 180 days of hire.brbrResidency map and address checker available a href="https://bit.ly/3cezIH4" target="_blank"here/a. /div/p