Construction & Maintenance Technician I II or III

Delta Utilities Services•Dubach, LA

14h

About The Position

Performs company field operations, including manual labor and other duties necessary to install, repair, construct, and maintain natural gas distribution systems. The position has three levels with progressively greater experience and crew responsibilities. Technicians may install, repair, or replace steel and plastic pipe; provide first-responder assistance in emergencies; locate gas lines; and load, unload, and transport equipment, tools, and supplies. Level II technicians train and coach less experienced crew members, while Level III technicians assist with or lead work on site. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent knowledge of English, mathematics, punctuation, grammar, and spelling. Level I requires no prior work experience. Levels II and III require two and four years, respectively, of experience in construction, installation, and/or maintenance systems in specified utility or related industries. Two years of natural gas distribution experience is preferred for Levels II and III. Levels II and III also require one year of steel-pipe welding experience, a Class A CDL within 90 days of employment, and passing the company welding certification within 90 days. Technicians must be able to perform physical field work, use hand and power tools, operate vehicles and heavy equipment, and work in varying weather and emergency conditions. Work may involve rotating shifts, occasional overtime, emergency call-outs, and use of personal protective equipment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent knowledge of English, mathematics (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, and percentages), punctuation, grammar, and spelling.
Level I: no prior work experience required.
Level II: minimum of two years of experience in construction, installation, and/or maintenance systems in natural gas distribution, piping systems, water, sewer, electric utility, state/city/county/parish, or the oil industry.
Level III: minimum of four years of experience in construction, installation, and/or maintenance systems in natural gas distribution, piping systems, water, sewer, electric utility, state/city/county/parish, or the oil industry.
Levels II and III: at least one year of steel-pipe welding experience.
Levels II and III: obtain a Class A CDL within 90 days of employment and pass company welding certification within 90 days of employment.
Level I: able to pass the written portion of the CDL test within 12 months and obtain a complete CDL within 24 months.
Level I: obtain company plastic welding certification within 12 months and company Arc or Oxygen-Acetylene welding certification within 24 months.
Levels II and III: provide a valid state Class A CDL, maintain a good driving record, and operate company vehicles safely in compliance with applicable laws and company policies.
Levels II and III: demonstrate and maintain company plastic welding certification and company Arc or Oxygen-Acetylene welding certifications.
Able to apply knowledge of industry and company safety standards and regulations and use appropriate tools for each job.
Able to learn and operate heavy equipment such as a backhoe, trencher, and two-ton or larger truck.
Able to demonstrate aptitude for basic mechanical tasks; respond to changing priorities; and solve problems logically.
Able to communicate effectively orally and in writing, listen effectively, clarify information, and communicate with coworkers, customers, community leaders, contractors, and vendors.
Able to work independently or as part of a team, accomplish tasks with minimal supervision, and pursue self-directed learning.
Able to learn and use a personal computer, SAP, and Mobile Data.
Able to comply consistently with applicable laws and regulations, the Company’s Ethics and Compliance Code of Conduct, and other company policies and procedures, and complete required training timely.
Able to demonstrate respect for all individuals and consistently adhere to company values and business practices.
Able to exert more than 50 pounds of force occasionally and minimal force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
Able to operate a motor vehicle and heavy equipment and enter and exit a vehicle unassisted.
Able to operate a desktop or laptop computer.
Able to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, or crouch for extended periods and exert routine physical effort daily.
Able to work in all types of weather conditions and handle emergency situations, including possible occasional exposure to gaseous atmospheres.
Able to certify and don personal protective equipment daily.
Able to be included in the random drug-screen pool required for DOT drivers and DOT safety-sensitive positions.

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience in natural gas distribution (Levels II and III).

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 trucks.
Transport required equipment, tools, and supplies to work sites (Level II and above).
Train and coach less experienced crew members (Level II and above).
Assist with or lead work on site (Level III).
Assist with plugging and tapping procedures and prepare pipe for welding.
Learn and perform gas meter resets and relights (Level II and above).
Use the company mapping system (Level II and above).
Operate company vehicles and heavy equipment safely and in compliance with applicable laws and company policies.
Respond to emergency calls and call-outs, and assist with restoration efforts when assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned.