Job Summary

Enter the Energy industry as a Helper in our Construction & Maintenance Department. We are seeking individuals willing to perform physical work safely in an outdoor environment. In this role, you will perform a variety of skilled tasks including maintenance and construction on natural gas pipelines, meters and other equipment associated with a natural gas distribution system serving 1.2 million customers. This position will be assigned individual functions and work as part of a construction & maintenance crew under the direction of a higher classification and/or supervision. In addition, Helpers learn to operate and repair tools and equipment associated with the position, safely perform pipeline-related tasks including leak repair and leak surveys, line locating, pipeline monitoring and the accurate documentation of all pipeline work performed. The position requires driving, operating and maintaining heavy equipment and vehicles. With this position, a Helper must become competent in electronic mapping and learn all compliance required to perform the job duties.

This position is subject to random drug testing and does not offer relocation benefits. This position will also require a Commercial Driver's License (CDL).

***Candidates must obtain a temporary CDL license, instruction permit identification card (TIPIC), at the time of the interview***

The company is actively seeking United States military veterans and service members who meet the qualifications outlined below.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience

Minimum Requirements (Note: A partial year of related work experience of 6 months or greater will be considered one year towards the qualifications):

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 0-2 years experience
• Must obtain a Class A commercial drivers license and all applicable endorsements/restrictions (automatic, pintle hook, air brakes, combination vehicles) before the end of the newly hired employee's 6 month probation period; the probation period begins the first day of employment. Failure to do so, will result in termination.
• Candidates must obtain a temporary CDL license, instruction permit identification card (TIPIC), at the time of the interview
• Must work overtime, shifts, call-outs and holidays
• Ability to work outdoors in extreme weather conditions
• Ability to work in excavated areas, and work with heavy equipment like backhoes, front-end loaders, jackhammers, trenchers, light equipment, tapping equipment, boring equipment, etc
• Must pass the C&M physical test and must be physically capable of performing strenuous physical work
• Must be able to pass required Operator Qualification (OQ) training and maintain all required Operator Qualifications (OQ) for the C&M Helper position after hire
• Must have a mechanical aptitude to work with tools and equipment
• Must be willing to work shifts and have a good attendance and work record
• Must be willing to work overtime. After 12 months in the Helper Classification this includes the responsibility to be reasonably available for emergency call-outs

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in natural gas, construction and maintenance or excavation, plumbing, performing fitter operator-type work including heat and plastic fusion
• Experience using leak detection and line locating equipment
• Basic computer knowledge
• Have knowledge of natural gas construction and maintenance procedures and safety regulations

Education Requirements

Required degree (equivalency not accepted in lieu of required degree):

High School Graduate or GED

Licenses, Certifications, or Quals Description

Must obtain a Class A commercial drivers license and all applicable endorsements/restrictions (automatic, pintle hook, air brakes, combination vehicles) before the end of the newly hired employee's 6 month probation period; the probation period begins the first day of employment.

Working Conditions

Other Working Conditions

Test Description

No Testing Required.