Air Force Materiel Command

Overview

The PIPEFITTER-DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY position involves installing, modifying, troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing various water and piping systems, including high-pressure potable and non-potable systems, natural gas, and associated equipment.

Responsibilities

• Installs, modifies, maintains, and repairs low and high-pressure piping systems and associated equipment.
• Plans and lays out installation, repair, and modification of piping systems using blueprints, charts, and sketches.
• Troubleshoots and inspects piping systems and equipment to determine modification and repair needs.
• Operates water collection, treatment, transmission, storage, and supply systems.
• Adjusts and regulates altitude valves and distribution pumps to maintain water levels.
• Maintains and operates swimming pool water treatment equipment.
• Follows established safety practices and maintains a safe work environment.
• Uses and maintains tools.