Construction & Maintenance Technician IV
About The Position
Plans, directs, schedules, performs, and checks work related to construction and maintenance of the natural gas distribution system. Performs company field operations, including manual labor and other duties required to install, repair, construct, and maintain natural gas distribution systems. Leads a gas distribution construction crew and may provide first-responder assistance in emergencies. The role includes travel to work locations, field offices, and job sites, sometimes overnight, and may involve working alone or away from normal work locations. Work may be indoors in a normal office environment and outdoors with occasional exposure to all weather and noise conditions. The position may require more than 40 hours per week, including nights and weekends, and support for the Emergency Operating Plan (AHOP). Employees must reside within 30 minutes of the service center.
Requirements
- High school education or equivalent knowledge of English, basic mathematics, grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
- At least five years of experience in construction, installation, and/or maintenance systems, including natural gas distribution, piping systems, water, sewer, or electric utilities, government utility work, or the oil industry.
- At least one year of experience welding steel pipes.
- Valid state-issued commercial driver’s license (CDL) and ability to maintain a good driving record.
- Reside within 30 minutes of the service center.
- Able to work indoors and outdoors, including occasional exposure to all weather and noise conditions.
- Able to travel to other work locations, field offices, and job sites, with some overnight travel.
- Able to work alone and/or at locations other than normal work locations.
- Dependable and reliable, including punctual and regular attendance.
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment with high workload and frequent short deadlines, potentially exceeding 40 hours per week and including nights and weekends as required.
- Able to support the Emergency Operating Plan (AHOP).
Nice To Haves
- Two years of experience in natural gas distribution.
Responsibilities
- Plans, directs, schedules, performs, and checks gas distribution construction and maintenance work.
- Leads and directs gas distribution work for a construction crew.
- Installs, repairs, or replaces steel and plastic pipe.
- Ensures crew members understand safety policies and practices; monitors compliance and coaches in the field.
- Ensures gas lines and other utility lines are located before excavation.
- Ensures steel and plastic welding performed by crew members meets standards.
- Transports required equipment, tools, and supplies to work sites.
- Provides first-responder assistance in emergency situations.
- Completes required paperwork.
- Supports the Emergency Operating Plan (AHOP).
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Paid training
- Benefits eligibility begins on the first day
- Transit subsidies
- Flexible work schedule
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
- Access to fitness club discounts
- Access to an on-site wellness center at the Houston headquarters
- Professional growth and development programs
- Tuition reimbursement
- 401(k) Savings Plan with a dollar-for-dollar company match up to 6% and a 3% company contribution regardless of employee contribution
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
