Construction & Maintenance Technician I,II,III,IV

Delta Utilities Services•Broussard, LA

22h

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 role has four levels with increasing experience and leadership responsibilities. All levels install, repair, or replace steel and plastic pipe, provide first-responder assistance in emergencies, and locate gas lines. Technicians also handle equipment, tools, and supplies; higher levels transport materials, train or coach crew members, assist with or lead site work, and, at Level IV, direct gas distribution work for a construction crew, monitor safety compliance, ensure welding meets standards, and complete required paperwork. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent knowledge of English, mathematics, punctuation, grammar, and spelling. Experience requirements vary by level: Level I requires no prior work experience; Level II requires at least two years in relevant construction, installation, or maintenance systems; Level III requires at least four years; and Level IV requires at least six years in natural gas distribution or transmission. Levels II through IV require one year of steel-pipe welding experience, a Class A CDL within 90 days of employment, and successful completion of company welding certification within 90 days. Levels II and III prefer two years of natural gas distribution experience. Technicians must be able to perform physically demanding work, use hand and power tools, operate vehicles and heavy equipment, and work outdoors in all types of weather. The position may involve occasional overtime, rotating shifts if required, emergency call-outs, possible exposure to gaseous atmospheres, and remaining in the service area during emergency events. Employees must be able to use required personal protective equipment and may be included in the DOT random drug-screen pool.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent knowledge of English, mathematics, punctuation, grammar, and spelling.
Level I: no prior work experience required.
Level II: at least two years of experience in construction, installation, and/or maintenance systems, including natural gas distribution, piping systems, water, sewer, electric utility, government utility work, or the oil industry.
Level III: at least four years of experience in construction, installation, and/or maintenance systems, including natural gas distribution, piping systems, water, sewer, electric utility, government utility work, or the oil industry.
Level IV: at least six years of experience in construction, installation, and/or maintenance systems within natural gas distribution or transmission.
Levels II through IV: at least one year of steel-pipe welding experience.
Levels II through IV: obtain a Class A CDL within 90 days of employment.
Levels II through IV: pass company welding certification within 90 days of employment.
Level I: pass the written portion of the CDL test within 12 months and attain 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.
Maintain a valid state Class A commercial driver's license and a good driving record, and operate company vehicles safely and in compliance with applicable laws and company policies.
Demonstrate and maintain company plastic welding and company Arc or Oxygen-Acetylene welding certifications.
Learn and perform gas meter resets and relights; learn and use the company's mapping system.
Apply industry and company safety standards and regulations, use appropriate tools, assist with plugging and tapping procedures, and assist with pipe preparation for welding.
Learn and operate heavy equipment, including backhoes and trenchers, and trucks of two tons or larger.
Demonstrate basic mechanical aptitude, respond to changing priorities, and solve problems logically.
Communicate effectively orally and in writing; listen effectively and clarify information as needed.
Learn and use a personal computer, SAP, and Mobile Data.
Work independently or as part of a team and communicate with coworkers, customers, community leaders, contractors, and vendors.
Demonstrate commitment to legal and regulatory compliance, the Company's Ethics and Compliance Code of Conduct, and other company policies; complete required training on time.
Demonstrate respect for all individuals and consistently adhere to company values and business practices.
Levels II through IV: learn and complete paperwork as required.
Exert more than 50 pounds of force occasionally and a minimal amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
Use a variety of hand and power tools, including picks, shovels, sharp-shooters, pipe wrenches, pipe cutters, bolt cutters, pavement saws, jack hammers, and air guns.
Operate a motor vehicle and heavy equipment, enter and exit vehicles unassisted, and operate a desktop or laptop computer.
Stand, walk, stoop, kneel, or crouch for extended periods and exert routine physical effort daily.
Work in all types of weather, handle emergency situations, and use required personal protective equipment, including a respirator, safety glasses, hardhat, gloves, protective footwear, and earplugs.
Be included in the random drug-screen pool required for DOT drivers and DOT safety-sensitive positions.

Nice To Haves

Two years of natural gas distribution experience is preferred for 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 and above).
Lead and direct gas distribution work for a construction crew (Level IV).
Ensure crew members know safety policies and practices, monitor compliance, and coach in the field (Level IV).
Ensure crew members' plastic and steel welding meets standards (Level IV).
Complete required paperwork (Level II and above).
Perform other duties as assigned.