CONSTRUCTION CREW LEADER

Okaloosa Gas•Valparaiso, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Leads a crew in installation of new services and mains, upholding the District’s Gold Standard for Customer Service. This role involves installing main extension and service gas lines, responding to gas leaks and performing necessary repairs. The Construction Crew Leader serves as the Crew Chief on projects, providing daily training and direction to all personnel on their crew, and may also assist with classroom training initiatives. Key responsibilities include locating gas lines, responding to emergency locates and gas leaks, and safely operating and maintaining an assigned automotive vehicle. The incumbent is also responsible for maintaining tools and equipment, controlling inventory, and accurately reading and interpreting District GIS, Flow GIS, and project plans. This position requires knowledge and task evaluation as determined by Pipeline and Hazardous Material Safety Administration rule CFR 49, Part 192; Subpart N: Operator Qualifications (OQ).

Requirements

High School plus two to five years of experience - or Two years of college (Associate’s Degree) plus zero to two years of experience.
Top leadership skills and ability to both give and receive criticism on a daily basis.
Ability to provide training to all personnel on crew on a daily basis.
Knowledge of pertinent local, state and/or federal regulations regarding pipeline installation and maintenance for natural gas transmission and distribution pipeline systems.
Good interpersonal skills to develop and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, the public and with other craftsmen.
A strong mechanical aptitude is essential.
Displayed ability in mathematics, specifically knowledge to utilize piping math to determine correct pipe run offsets; installation and maintenance of valves, meters, gauges, and other natural gas peripheral piping devices.
Proven basic skills to identify grades and types of pipe, knowledge in use of relevant tools of the trade, and awareness of safe loading/unloading of materials.
Understanding of the principles, methods, equipment and materials used in natural gas utility transmission and distribution pipeline maintenance, repair and service work.
Knowledge to connect, to disconnect, to repair and/or remove natural gas pipelines.
Expertise to install natural gas regulators, meter bars and other applicable peripheral equipment.
This position requires knowledge and task evaluation as determined by Pipeline and Hazardous Material Safety Administration rule CFR 49, Part 192; Subpart N: Operator Qualifications (OQ).
Displays basic computer skills to include: the internet, Flow Gis and MS Office to include but not limited to word processing and/or email software.
Required to possess and maintain valid Florida CDL driver’s license and a driving record satisfactory to the District and its insurers.
Displayed knowledge and understanding of safety requirements by wearing personal protective equipment, safety glasses, shoes and gloves as detailed in District and regulatory requirements; in general demonstrates a safety focused attitude.
Recognized qualifications to make air tests on gas services and mains.
Skills to efficiently operate hand and power tools, to test instruments and applicable equipment and to maintain/return in good condition.
Must be able to read and interpret schematic drawings, prints, or blueprints; knowledge and experience with pneumatics and hydraulics.
Demonstrated experienced in: proper layout and use of underground shoring; and standard industry equipment/tools, may include but not limited to: pipe wrenches, pipe cutters, hammer drills, and specialty equipment such as pipe threading machines, groovers, and measuring and layout instruments.
Required to hold a current M.O.T. certificate.
Regular attendance is an essential function of the position.
Must be appropriately dressed in a clean and neat District authorized/approved uniform during work hours.
Employees in this classification will be subject to undergo testing for illegal drugs in accordance with DOT Pipeline Safety Regulations, Code of Federal Regulation, Title 40 (49 CFR), Part 199.

Responsibilities

Installs main extension and service gas lines.
Responds to gas leaks and performs repairs when needed.
Serves as Crew Chief on projects.
Provides training and both general and specific direction to all personnel serving on their crew on a daily basis.
May also provide classroom training assistance regarding the District’s classroom training initiative.
Locates gas lines and responds to emergency locates and gas leaks, as needed.
Must be able to safely and responsibly operate the automotive vehicle assigned.
Must maintain assigned vehicle through appropriate operator maintenance and by keeping said vehicle clean and neat at all times.
Maintains tools and equipment in prescribed manner.
Maintains control of inventory items obtained from stock or carried on truck.
Other miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
Is overall responsible for reading and interpreting District GIS, Flow GIS, and plans with a high degree of accuracy.

Benefits

BCBS Medical 100% employer paid for employee, 92% employer paid for family
BCBS Dental 100% employer paid for employee or family
BCBS Vision
Healthcare Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Life insurance 100% employer paid
Short Term Disability 100% employer paid
Long Term Disability 100% employer paid
Accidental Death and Dismemberment 100% employer paid
AFLAC supplemental insurance
Air Ambulance insurance
Pet insurance
Vacation Leave (80 hours per year) accrual based for the first 5 years, increases thereafter
Sick Leave (80 hours per year) accrual based
11 Paid Holidays, includes 2 days for Thanksgiving and 2 days for Christmas
401(a) 8% Employer Defined Contribution Retirement, (employer paid, does not require employee contributions)
457(b) Employee Deferred Compensation Retirement Plan
Gym reimbursement/incentive up to $50 per month
Health Fair 100% employer paid
Wellness Program w/ incentives
Safety shoe reimbursement up to $150 per year
Uniforms 100% employer paid
Employer Assistance (Counseling) Program
Employee Events - Spring Crawfish Boil, Summer Picnic, Thanksgiving Lunch, Annual Banquet/Holiday Party
Up to $3,500 annual education reimbursement.