Crewman, Const

Spire Inc. • Hattiesburg, MS

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Spire is seeking a Construction Crewman for the Hattiesburg, MS location. This position will be responsible for performing field tasks involving all aspects of safely operating the Company’s gas distribution systems. Routinely assigned to construction; however, may be assigned to work with any department with Operations.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to obtain a Class A Commercial Driver’s License.
• Backfilling ditches and trenches using hand tools and light duty mechanical construction equipment.
• Operating air tools, mixing and pouring concrete, and broom finishing patches in street making temporary repairs to pavement.
• Performing maintenance work involved in pipe corrosion protection operations such as applying green line, fiberglass, mastic, etc.
• Preparing piping for repair and joining.
• Performing tasks that require the use of respiratory protection equipment as encountered in live gas repairs.
• Using locate equipment to locate piping for internal purposes.
• Minimum of 5 months' experience in construction and/or heavy equipment operations; experience in underground utility construction strongly preferred.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to obtain a Class A Commercial Driver’s License.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in underground utility construction strongly preferred.

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.
• Operate heavy equipment and power tools such as backhoes and jackhammers.
• Dig ditches or trenches, backfills excavations, and compact and level earth to grade specifications, using picks, shovels, pneumatic tampers and rakes.
• Signal equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement, and adjustment of machinery, equipment and materials.
• Lubricate, clean and repair machinery, equipment and tools.
• Fuse plastic pipe without supervision.
• Assist other Company personnel with the following operations: cathodic protection, odorization, material handling, building maintenance and grounds upkeep.
• Control traffic passing near, in and around work zones.
• All other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED