Duties and Responsibilities
Assist the Construction Supervisor and/or Construction Foreman with duties including, but not limited to: installation of gas mains, services and meter loops, gas leak repairs, abandoning gas mains and services, gas grill and light installations and repairs, gas main and service line relocations, meter changes, station inspections, station maintenance and welding assistance
Operates heavy equipment and power tools such as backhoes and jackhammers. Dig ditches or trenches, backfills excavations, and compacts and levels earth to grade specifications, using picks, shovels, pneumatic tampers and rakes.
Signals equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement, and adjustment of machinery, equipment and materials.
Lubricates, cleans and repairs machinery, equipment and tools.
Ability to fuse plastic pipe without supervision.
Assists other Company personnel with the following operations: cathodic protection, odorization, material handling, building maintenance and grounds upkeep.
Controls traffic passing near, in and around work zones.
All other duties as assigned.
Essential Characteristics
Supervisory Responsibilities
N/A
Required Education (certifications, licenses)
High School diploma or equivalent.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to obtain a Class A Commercial Driver’s License.
Required knowledge, skill and abilities
Backfilling ditches and trenches.
Operating air tools and light duty mechanical construction equipment
Mixing and pouring concrete and broom finishing patches in street and making temporary repairs to pavement.
Performs maintenance work involved in pipe corrosion protection operations such as applying green line, fiberglass, mastic, etc.
Prepares piping for repair and joining. Performs tasks that require the use of respiratory protection equipment as encountered in live gas repairs.
Uses locate equipment to locate piping for internal purposes.
Aminimum of 6 months' experience in construction and/or heavy equipment operations; experience in underground utility construction preferred
Physical demands, environment and schedule
Ability to use hands to handle, control or feel objects, tools or controls walk, stand, climb, crouch, crawl, bend or twist; and lift or move heavy objects. Requires repetitive movement. Includes exposure to whole body vibration. Ability to work in confined spaces and maneuver in awkward positions.
Includes exposure to contaminants. Includes exposure to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable.
Ability to work in a very hot (above 90 F degrees) and very cold (below 32 F degrees) temperatures, and extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions. Requires exposure to minor burns, cuts, bites or stings.
Requires exposure to hazardous equipment and conditions.
Requires wearing applicable protective or safety equipment
Overtime and/or travel may be required.
Posting Requirements
Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.