PIPELINE WELDER/LAYOUT FITTER

**Applications are available online beginning Tuesday, June 23, 2026. Filing will remain open until vacancies are filled. Filing may close without further notice.** **Salary Information:** $36.083 – $49.034 (Hourly) Under supervision, performs specialized welds on gas and water mains using arc and oxyacetylene processes. Also performs a variety of welding assignments using heliarc and brazing processes. Performs position and overhead welds and layout on pipe fittings, tie-ins, and branch connections; repairs and installs parts for equipment, machinery, piping, tools, and other metal objects in accordance with appropriate industry standards; does cutting, fitting and brazing; makes polyethylene fusions; makes both oxyacetylene and electric welds of all types under difficult conditions (e.g., in excavations, under emergency time limits, on high stress/tension pipes, etc.); works in or near the presence of "live" natural gas performing work which may permit gas to escape; maintains and adjusts welding equipment for gas and electric welding equipment. Interprets and works from engineering drawings; observes and enforces safety rules and regulations; drives department vehicles; performs other related duties as required. **Applicants must meet options A or B:** 1. American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Section 9 and/or American Petroleum Institute (API) 1104 certification **(proof required)\*** **AND** two years of experience welding pipelines that must include Pipe Fitter experience. **OR**1. Certificate of Completion from a Pipe Fitter program, related coursework, or apprenticeship **(proof required)\* AND** two years of experience welding pipelines. - A valid motor vehicle operator's license. Required to complete the Department of Transportation oxyacetylene and S.M.A.W. (shielded metal arc welding) certifications and the Long Beach Utilities polyethylene plastic pipe joining fusion certification prior to passing probation and re-certify annually. Required to comply with the Anti-Drug and Alcohol Program as required by the Federal Department of Transportation regulations on an ongoing basis and with the Long Beach Utilities Department Operator Qualification Program based on department standards and maintained on an ongoing basis. Willingness to work weekends, nights, holidays and overtime as required. Willingness to respond to emergency calls on a 24-hour basis. **\*Proof of required documents, such as degree, transcripts, and or certificates/licenses, must be uploaded to the online application at the time of filing. Any proofs submitted must contain either the applicant's name or other identifying characteristics on the form. Degrees must indicate the field of study and transcripts must indicate a field of study and degree conferred date. Candidates who possess degrees from colleges or universities outside the United States must attach proof of educational equivalence at the time of filing.** **KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABLILITIES:** - Skilled in performing a variety of welding or pipe-joining techniques; - Skilled in utilizing various electric powered grinders, saws, and hand tools; - Skilled in performing pipeline layout; - Ability to work in strenuous conditions; - Ability to interpret and work from engineering drawings; - Ability to apply occupational hazards and safety regulations, policies, and procedures to enforce a safe work environment. **DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:** - City of Los Angeles structural steel license. - SoCalGas high stress certification (Blue Card) Application and Supplemental Application………………………………… Qualifying Performance Examination……………………………………………....…............ Qualifying During the performance test, applicants must perform two welds, which will be inspected and tested. Information regarding the welds is listed below: 1. Twelve-inch butt weld with SMAW, 5G Position. 2. Twelve-inch saddle weld/arc, 6010-root with a 7018-fill layout and cut, fit, and weld 12" on 12" branch saddle connection req…