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Plumber Apprentice
Delta ConstructorsUnited Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 13 Feb 2025
About the role
Description: The Plumber Apprentice assists the journeyman plumber with the installation, maintenance, and repair of plumbing systems in residential and commercial buildings. The apprentice is primarily focused on learning the trade by performing tasks such as identifying leaks, assisting with pipe installation, repairing fixtures, and cleaning drains under close supervision, while adhering to plumbing codes and safety regulations. The Apprentice is responsible for learning layout, code confirmation, verification, and installation of functional and safe plumbing and heating systems. Pay: $49.40, This includes "Fringe Benefits" paid on top of the base hourly wage Work Locations: Anaktuvuk Pass, Bethel, Tin City, Alaska Housing/Meals: Company provided while on site Schedule: 6-7 days per week, 10-12 hours per day Rotation: 6 weeks on 2 weeks off Workplace Benefits:
- Medical Insurance (Individual and Family)
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401k with Company Match
- Accidental Death and Dismemberment (Voluntary)
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Performs basic mathematical calculations directly related to the craft such as rolling offsets, cutback of fittings, and takeout between welds and other mechanical fit-ups
- Must have mechanical aptitude and physical ability to perform work as assigned under supervision of a journeyman plumber
- Maintain an active status in good standing with the ABC apprenticeship program
- Ability to identify and select piping by size and type according to specifications and state codes
- Conduct material takeoffs to maintain an orderly install sequence per schedule and plan
- Prep material for assembly to meet code and schedule for waste, water, drainage, heating, and specialty piping systems
- Ability to thread, prep, and prepare piping systems using a pipe threading machine
- Secure mechanical piping and plumbing to fixed structures with the following methods: bolt up, clamps, brackets, and hangars using hand, power tools and machines
- Test piping systems for leaks by increasing pressure in pipes and observing gauges attached to mechanical systems for indication of leaks as per code and specifications
- Compare and recognize differences in the types of piping, and plumbing systems during the installation process
- Reads and understands plans, isometric drawings, arrangement of drawings, plan details, specifications, and blueprints
- Ability to visualize objects, plans and drawings from a three-dimensional view for installation purposes
- Attends training sessions, seminars and appropriate educational classes required by department
- Solder, thread, press and bolt piping systems as required per specification and code
- Knowledge with pipe fusing process and procedures
- Knowledge with material verification regarding water, waste, and heating systems
- Other duties as assigned
- Work Experience:
- Must be enrolled into the ABC apprenticeship program
- License/Certifications:
- Current and valid driver’s license, with clean driving record
- State of Alaska Apprentice Plumbing Certificate required
- Municipality of Anchorage Apprentice Plumbing Certificate required while working in the MOA
- Take and pass a pre
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