Construction & Maintenance Technician (I, II, or III)

Delta Utilities Services • Lake Charles, LA

12h

About The Position

Delta Utilities is seeking a Construction & Maintenance Technician to perform field operations, including manual labor and other duties needed to install, repair, construct, and maintain natural gas distribution systems. The role may be classified as Technician I, II, or III, with responsibilities varying by level. Technicians install, repair, or replace steel and plastic pipe; locate gas lines; load and unload equipment, tools, and supplies; and provide first-responder assistance in emergencies. Technician I transports required equipment, tools, and supplies to work sites. Technician II trains and coaches less experienced crew members. Technician III assists with or leads work on site.

The position requires compliance with applicable safety standards and regulations, DOT and PHMSA drug and alcohol rules, company policies, and the company’s Ethics and Compliance Code of Conduct. Work may involve field conditions and office tasks, emergency response, rotating shifts if required, occasional overtime, and working in all types of weather. Technicians must be able to respond to emergency calls or callouts, potentially return to work while off duty, and may be required to remain in the service area during emergency events to support restoration efforts.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent knowledge of English, mathematics, punctuation, grammar, and spelling.
• Technician I requires no prior work experience.
• Technician II requires at least two years of experience in construction, installation, and maintenance of gas distribution systems, including a commercial driver’s license and company welding certifications.
• Technician III requires at least four years of experience in construction, installation, and maintenance of gas distribution systems, including two years of steel-pipe welding experience, a commercial driver’s license, and company welding certification.
• Have and maintain a current, valid driver’s license.
• Obtain company plastic welding certification within 12 months and company Arc or Oxygen-Acetylene welding certification within 24 months; demonstrate and maintain the required company welding certifications.
• Comply with DOT and PHMSA drug and alcohol regulations, including pre-employment drug testing and background screening.
• Apply industry and company safety standards and regulations; operate company vehicles safely and in compliance with applicable laws and policies.
• Use appropriate tools and assist with plugging and tapping procedures and pipe preparation for welding.
• Learn to operate heavy equipment, including a backhoe, trencher, and two-ton-or-larger truck; learn gas meter resets and relights and use of the company mapping system.
• Learn and complete required paperwork; use a personal computer, SAP, and mobile data.
• Demonstrate basic mechanical aptitude, problem-solving ability, adaptability to changing priorities, and effective oral and written communication.
• Communicate with coworkers, customers, community leaders, contractors, and vendors; listen effectively and clarify information as needed.
• Work independently or as part of a team, accomplish tasks with minimal supervision, and demonstrate self-directed learning.
• Consistently comply with applicable laws, regulations, company policies, ethics and compliance requirements, and company values; complete required training on time.
• Be able to operate a motor vehicle and enter and exit it unassisted; perform on-site inspections; operate a computer and miscellaneous office equipment; and sit for extended periods.
• Be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and minimal force frequently to lift, carry, push, or otherwise move objects.
• Work daily in all types of weather, handle emergency situations including possible occasional exposure to gaseous atmospheres, and wear and operate required personal protective equipment.
• Be included in the random drug-screen pool required for DOT drivers and DOT safety-sensitive positions.

Nice To Haves

• A Class D driver’s license with a Class A CDL is preferred; alternatively, the license is expected to be obtained within the first six months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, or replace steel and plastic pipe.
• Provide first-responder assistance in emergency situations.
• Locate gas lines.
• Load and unload required equipment, tools, and supplies onto and from a truck.
• For Technician I, transport required equipment, tools, and supplies to work sites.
• For Technician II, train and coach less experienced crew members.
• For Technician III, assist with or lead work on site.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned within the scope of responsibilities.
• Respond to emergency calls and callouts and support restoration efforts as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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