Job Information
Century Contractors, Inc. Plumbers in Danville, Virginia
Plumbers
Basic Scope/Purpose
Assembles installs, and repair pipes, fittings, and fixtures of heating, water, and drainage systems, according to specifications and plumbing codes.
Essential Functions Duties
Studies building plans and working drawings to determine work aids required and sequence of installations.
Inspects structure to ascertain obstructions to be avoided to prevent weakening of structure resulting from installation of pipe.
Locates and marks position of pipe and pipe connections and passage holes for pipes in walls and floors, using ruler, spirit level, and plumb bob.
Cuts openings in walls and floors to accommodate pipe and pipe fittings, using hand tools and power tools.
Cuts and threads pipe, using pipe cutters, cutting torch, and pipe-threading machine.
Bends pipe to required angle by use of pipe-bending machine or by placing pipe over block and bending it by hand.
Install various piping and fitting- pressfitting, pex, pvc, cpvc,copper, and stainless
Joins pipes by use of screws, bolts, fittings, solder, plastic solvent, and caulks joints.
Fills pipe system with water or air and reads pressure gauges to determine whether system is leading.
Installs and repairs plumbing fixtures, such as sinks, commodes, bathtubs, water heaters, hot water tanks, garbage disposal units, dishwashers, and water softeners.
Repairs and maintains plumbing, by replacing washers in leaky faucets, mending burst pipes, and opening clogged drains.
Working Conditions/Physical Effort
Conditions include working in office, shop, busy traffic areas, warehouses, and undeveloped properties, with frequent exposure to dirt, dust, grease, oil, vibrations, and adverse weather conditions. Must be able to safely access all areas of property, buildings, structures, wharves, rooftops and other elevated positions, as well as, confined spaces. Must be able to effectively use all required PPE equipment and lift up to fifty pounds. Strenuous physical demands are required to safely perform the essential functions associated with this position. Must be able to safely operate all involved equipment and tools. Must be capable of standing for long periods of time, bending consistently, working in confined spaces with limited access, on ladders, in personnel lifts, in workboats, and working in awkward body positions.
Tool List
25' TAPE MEASURE, #15 TUBING CUTTER, TORPEDO LEVEL, #20 TUBING CUTTER, CHANNEL LOCK, TIN SNIPS (STRAIGHT), PLIERS, PENCIL, CLAW HAMMER, REAMER HACKSAW, 4 IN 1 SCREWDRIVER, NO HUB TORQUE WRENCH, 14" PIPE WRENCH, 1/4" RATCHET W/ 5/16" SOCKET, 6" CRESCENT WRENCH, 8oz STEEL PLUMB BOB, 8" CRESCENT WRENCH, RAZOR KNIFE, 12" CRESCENT WRENCH, ALLEN WRENCH SET, (5/64" TO 1/4") LINEMAN'S PLIERS, Striker
*Nothing in this job description restricts the Company’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Century Contractors offer our employees a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package and are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. EOE M/F/Vet/Disabled