About the Role:
The Air Force Test Center is looking for a Full-Time Pipefitter, Utility Systems Operator (WG-4204-10) to work at the 412 Test Wing, 412th Civil Engineer Group, 412th Civil Engineer Squadron, Water Gas Fuels Element (412th CES/CEOIU) at Edwards Air Force Base).
In this position you will serve as a Pipefitter, Utility Systems Operator in the Water/Gas/Fuels Element under the Infrastructure Flight of 412th Civil Engineer Squadron. A Pipefitter, Utility Systems Operator provides all resources necessary to perform operation and maintenance services tasks inclusive of all accessories and components of the primary, secondary, ancillary, auxiliary and associated systems for all water, wastewater, natural gas, and storm water collection. Incumbent is assigned work to perform installation, modification, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of industrial and domestic water and piping systems (high-pressure potable, non-potable, demineralizer, and reclaimed) to include natural gas, sanitary sewer and associated lift station pumps, meter discharge stations, swimming pools, and remote campground utility systems. Operate and maintain the water treatment system and booster pumps associated to the water distribution system; water wells, potable and fire storage tanks, pumps, fire suppression systems, backflow and cross connection program, wastewater collection distribution systems at Edwards AFB and the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL). Utilizes safety and security practices following established rules and regulations to maintain a safe, clean and secure work environment. Performs and adheres to procedures and policies with safety and compliance programs; to include fall protection, lockout/tagout, confined space, and hazardous materials.
Announcement Length/Closes: 14 days
Location: Edwards, California (Edwards Air Force Base)
Typical 2025 salary range: $33.59 – $39.13 per hour (includes locality)
Areas of Consideration (AOC): Department – wide (DoD)
Desired Skills:
– Five years of water/ wastewater/ fire suppression/ natural gas industry operations experience desired.
– Five years of experience in pipefitting/ plumbing desired.
– Five years of experience working in water utilities, in operations desired.
Major Duties:
– Operator for all matters relevant to Water, Wastewater and Gas Distribution Systems.
– Provide safe drinking water to Edwards AFB and the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL).
Qualifications/Requirements:
– U.S. Citizenship
– Obtain & maintain a Secret Security clearance.
– This is a designated Drug Testing Position
– Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical.
– Shift work may be required. The employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
– Emergency overtime may be required.
– Position requires the ability to discern colors, contrast, and depth.
– Required to wear a respirator and self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and pass an annual mask fit test.
– May be required to obtain and maintain a California certification in backflow prevention and cross-connection.
– Within three years of employment incumbents must obtain and maintain a California Distribution System 2, Staff Certification Classification ‘D-2’ as listed in Title 22, Section 63770, Table 63770-A. Must obtain and maintain a California Water Treatment 1, Facility Staff Certification Classification ‘T-1’ as listed in Title 22, Section 63765, Table 63765-A.
– Incumbents not maintaining certifications are subject to reassignment and may be subject to removal.
– Incumbent is required to stay in compliance with the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, 33 U.S.C., Sections 1251-1387, specifically 1323 and the Safe Drinking Water Act, 42 U.W.C., Section 300j-6, (certification requirements), DOD, Defense Environmental Quality Program Policy Memorandum No. 80-4 and Air Force guidance, AFR 91-9, AFR 91-10, California State law, California Administrative Code (CAC), Title 17 engineering (sanitary), Part 1, Chapter 5, Subchapter 1, Group 2, Article 2, Section 7103 and 7104, and CAC, Title 23 Water, Chapter 4, Subchapter 14, Article 3, Section 3680.
– Must obtain and maintain a current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification.
– The work requires the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver's California driver’s license is required for the position.
– Incumbent must maintain flight line driving certification.
– May be required to participate in base contingency exercises.
– May work with hazardous materials such as asbestos or accumulated waste. Employee will be required to wear protective clothing and gear on these occasions.
– This position may require the employee to work under adverse environmental conditions.
– Knowledge of low and high-pressure piping systems and equipment such as hydraulic systems, circulating pumps, and air compressors.
– Skill in operating, maintaining, and repairing water treatment systems, swimming pools, pumps, hypochlorinators, gas, dry or solution chemical feeders, and similar types of equipment.
– Skill in any of the accepted trade methods and techniques, for example, figuring pipe, joint, and valve sizes needed to support pressures of systems, aligning pipes, valves, fittings, and joints for accurate match, and installing proper braces and supports to control movement and vibration and allow for expansion and contraction.
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Please send resumes to:
Ashley Cohran, [email protected]
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