C Acceptable

Iberdrola•Vestal, NY

1d•$46 - $60•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, performs all kinds of repairs and construction work on gas mains and services, and services, maintains, and places in operation all types of domestic, commercial and industrial gas appliances, equipment and incidental piping or wiring used in connection there with. This role involves tapping, penetration, stopping, leak repairing and clearing of energized lines, as well as purging and energizing of gas mains, services, regulating, metering and other system equipment. The position also includes maintaining, operating and repairing regulating, odorizing, filtering and related equipment, acting as an inspector for main and service installations, and fabricating and sketching of piping tie-ins and simple gas service replacements in the field. The Gas Fitter may also be required to cut services on or off and remove and set gas and electric meters, and may perform duties of Equipment Driver/Operators at or below his wage level. Note A clarifies that while the Fitter is qualified to service and maintain "all types" of equipment, they may not be required to perform all types regularly. Note B outlines a substitution bonus for Fitter 1/C when directing a crew under specific conditions, potentially upgrading to Fully Qualified Chief Gas Fitter.

Requirements

Must have complied with all terms of the Memorandum of Agreement Governing Gas Department Training and Job Progression.
Must have completed high school or obtained a High School Equivalency Diploma recognized by New York State.
Should have thorough knowledge of Company's gas practices and standards.
Must be familiar with Company's Safety Rules, approved methods of resuscitation and able to render practical First Aid.
Must be able to qualify for operator's licenses as required by law.

Nice To Haves

Normal health, physique and use of senses as indicated by passing the required physical examination given by a Company physician, including color perception.
Strength and endurance adequate for arduous labor in all kinds of outdoor weather conditions.
Must be willing to work extra and/or irregular hours as required.
Must be willing to work under unusual or special working conditions and surroundings, as well as the normal working conditions pertaining to this job.
Must be particularly alert in observing hazards and avoiding accidents.

Responsibilities

Tapping, penetration, stopping, leak repairing and clearing of energized lines.
Purging and energizing of gas mains, services, regulating, metering and other system equipment.
Maintaining, operating and repairing regulating, odorizing, filtering and related equipment.
Acting as inspector for main and service installations.
Fabrication and sketching of piping tie-ins and simple gas service replacements in the field. Correction of sketches necessitated by field conditions.
Directs the work of one other Fitter 1/C or lower grade directly assisting him; may also direct others performing such duties as equipment operation, digging and directing traffic.
May be required to cut services on or off and remove and set gas and electric meters.
May perform duties of Equipment Driver/Operators at or below his wage level.
Performs other related or less skilled work as directed.