Gas Meter Tech - Licensed Plumber

Peak Utility Services Group•Hope, AR

About The Position

A Gas Meter Tech performs physical activities supporting construction crews with meter work, piping, leak detection, line testing, arm-overs, above- and below-ground piping, and related gas meter work. The role identifies and resolves problems, makes timely daily decisions, and strives for maximum productivity. The employee must meet client and operating company standards while working in accordance with the company’s core values: Guided by Safety, Focused on Communities, and Powered by Care. The position involves installing gas regulators and iron-pipe systems; measuring, cutting, threading, attaching, inspecting, and testing piping; planning layouts and repairs; preparing worksites; maintaining tools and equipment; and keeping accurate work and installation records. The Gas Meter Tech assists crew leaders with construction, reconstruction, and maintenance work, follows applicable procedures and standards, and communicates abnormal working conditions. The role also requires safe work around customer property and construction equipment. This is a physically demanding position involving extended periods of standing, walking, climbing, bending, crouching, working at heights, and repetitive movements. Employees may need to lift or move up to 100 pounds and work in confined, noisy, hot, or cold spaces. A valid Arkansas plumber’s license is required. Candidates must pass criminal and motor vehicle record checks and a pre-employment drug screen.

Requirements

Hold a plumber’s license for the state of Arkansas.
Have a high school diploma or GED.
Have at least 2 years of residential plumbing, pipe fitting, and repair experience, including diagnosing and troubleshooting a normal plumbing system.
Have 2–3 years of service plumbing experience.
Possess, or be able to obtain within two weeks of employment, a valid driver’s license from the state of residence.
Pass criminal and motor vehicle record background checks and a pre-employment drug screen.
Be able to read and interpret documents such as safety data sheets, operating manuals, and work orders.
Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Have good analytical skills and attention to detail.
Provide exceptional customer service at the jobsite.
Have basic math skills for measuring and performing take-offs for miscellaneous jobs.
Follow and give oral and written instructions involving a few steps and respond to situations requiring immediate attention.
Be knowledgeable with Microsoft software applications.
Be able to perform moderate to strenuous physical effort, including extended standing, walking, climbing, bending, crouching, working at heights, and repetitive hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder motions.
Regularly lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
Be able to work in confined, noisy, hot, and cold spaces and with hand tools and shop equipment.
Have the vision abilities required for close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and adjustment of focus.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working with underground utilities.

Responsibilities

Meet client and operating company standards for gas meter piping work in accordance with the company’s core values.
Install gas regulators, piping, and iron-pipe fittings.
Keep legible and accurate handwritten records, including daily work logs and installation records.
Clean and prepare meter worksites to eliminate possible hazards.
Monitor and maintain tools and equipment, including proper use, storage, and upkeep.
Complete work in an organized and timely manner and follow standard operating procedures.
Use relevant information and judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards, and communicate abnormal working conditions to appropriate parties.
Measure, cut, and thread pipes to specifications using tools such as saws, pipe threaders, or pipe benders.
Inspect, examine, or test installed systems or pipelines using pressure gauges, observation, or other methods.
Plan pipe system layouts, installations, or repairs according to specifications.
Attach pipes to walls, structures, or fixtures using brackets, clamps, tools, or welding equipment.
Cut or bore holes in structures before pipe installation using hand or power tools.
Shut off gases from pipe sections once approved, using valve keys or wrenches.
Assist crew leaders with construction, reconstruction, and maintenance work by providing meter support.
Work safely around customer homes and private property, backhoes, excavators, and directional drills.
Perform other duties as assigned.