Mechanical Wrencher

Job Description:

We are seeking experienced Mechanical Wrenchers for our RiverRenew project in Alexandria, VA.

SUMMARY

Installation of mechanical piping and process equipment. Includes working within industrial facilities. Completing demolitions of existing facilities and process flows and installation of new mechanical systems process equipment.

Experience with mechanical pipe installation (including ductile, flange, pvc, etc.), couplings, valves, pumps, pressure testing, instrumentation installation. Experience with assembling, installing, layout of piping systems.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Align pipes in pipeline sections according to specifications.

2. Flange Pipe make-up

3. Sweats Copper

4. Signals operators of construction equipment to facilitate alignment, movement, and adjustment of pipes

and process equipment.

5. Ensure pipes are fitted and aligned using grade rods and/or transit levels.

6. Installation of interior PVC Piping, Thread Piping, in-line instrumentation

7. Assists others with hands-on work, including but not limited to, concrete, pipelaying and excavation

8. Works in a safe and responsible manner at all times.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to follow directions;
• Handle basic hand tools, such as shovel, pick, broom, hammer, saw, paint brushes, etc.
• Light or heavy handling;
• Job site housekeeping;
• Pipe Threading
• Erect construction signs, cones, etc.
• Rigging form chain falls
• Confined space

Expected base hourly range for this position is: $28.00 -$33.00

This compensation range is specific to the job level and takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to: education, experience, licensure, certifications, geographic location, and internal equity. The range has been created in good faith based on information known to Kokosing at the time of the posting. Compensation decisions are dependent on the circumstances of each case. This salary range does not include any potential incentive pay or benefits, however, such information will be provided separately when appropriate.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Minimum six months related experience and/or training.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions. Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently work or walk on uneven ground and is required to wear steel toed boots at all times. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The employee may also work in a confined space which requires use of a respirator. The employee is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to high precarious places. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.