Foreman - Gas

Peak Utility Services Group•Stoughton, MA

2h•Onsite

About The Position

Peak Utility Services Group is an integrated group of engineering and construction companies serving the Electric, Natural Gas and Telecommunications industry. We provide a full suite of engineering, construction, operations, and maintenance services including repair, replacement, maintenance, and installation of natural gas, telecommunications, and electric infrastructure through five operating subsidiaries: Track Utilities, SiteWise, Kelly Cable, Riley Brothers and Superior Pipeline Services. Our Core Values: TRAITS - Trust, Respect, Accountability, Integrity, Teamwork, and Safety.

Requirements

Three (3+) plus years’ experience in a construction role is required
Ability to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods, often under adverse climatic conditions.
Ability to lift up to 80 lbs multiple times during a work shift
Ability to climb, dig, work in tight spaces, on uneven surfaces, walking, stooping, and kneeling
Ability to understand and follow specific oral and written instructions
Ability to work well independently and as a part of a team with co-workers
Ability to pass motor vehicle, criminal background check, and comply with drug-free workplace policy
English usage sufficient to keep records, place orders, and prepare simple narrative reports
Willingness and ability to learn additional skills
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid State of Residence Driver’s License is required within two weeks of employment.
Candidates must pass criminal and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) background checks and pass a pre-employment drug screen.

Nice To Haves

Prior crew coordination experience is preferred
Licensed Plumber, Pipe Fitter and or three (3) years apprenticeship is preferred
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted on a year to year basis

Responsibilities

Meets client and operating company standards related to gas meter work in accordance with our core values
Monitors and manages employee records including; dailies, soft logs and digital work forms
Maintains logs, discussions, requests, and job scheduling for internal and external clients
Trains meter department new hires
Installs gas meters, regulators, piping and pipe fitting work with black iron pipe
Performs change-out of existing gas utility meters and installs upgraded gas utility meters
Performs gas leak repair including above ground meter sets
Cleans and prepares meter worksites to eliminate possible hazards
Monitors and maintains tools and equipment for proper use, storage, and upkeep
Completes all work in an organized, timely manner, within standard operating procedure
Uses relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards and communicates abnormal working conditions to appropriate parties
Measures, cuts, and threads pipes to specifications, using tools such as saws, pipe threaders, or pipe benders
Inspects, examines, or tests installed systems or pipelines, using pressure gauge, observation, or other methods
Plans pipe system layout, installation, or repair, according to specifications
Attaches pipes to walls, structures, or fixtures, such as radiators or tanks, using brackets, clamps, tools, or welding equipment
Cuts or bores holes in structures, such as bulkheads, decks or walls prior to pipe installation, using hand or power tools
Shuts off gases from pipe sections, using valve keys or wrenches
Performs other duties as assigned
Some travel is required