Gas System Installer - 2nd Year or Full

City Utilities of Springfield•Calhoun, GA

22h•Onsite

About The Position

Connect to a career at City Utilities! CU has been connecting our community to the services they need for every day life since 1945. From electricity to power our lives, clean water to be healthy, natural gas to stay warm, internet to keep businesses connected, to transit services to get them where they need to go. Under the direction of Supervisor-Natural Gas Construction or designee, this position functions as part of a crew, investigating and repairing gas leaks and installing and replacing gas mains, services, or related equipment. A Gas System Installer Full may direct workers in the supervisor's absence, and has increased ownership in the tasks and responsibilities compared to a 2nd Year Installer. City Utilities is a progressive, community-owned utility serving 320 square miles in southwest Missouri since 1945 with electricity, natural gas, water, broadband, and public transportation services. Our vision is to deliver world-class services and exceptional value to our customers, achieved by hiring and retaining world-class talent who embody our core values of safety, integrity, customer service, inclusion, leadership, and respect.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent is required.
For Gas System Installer 2nd Year: Minimum of one-year gas pipeline construction and maintenance experience is required. Two or more years comparable construction and maintenance experience on underground water distribution piping may be considered in lieu of required gas experience.
For Gas System Installer Full: Technical or trade specific training is required. Two or more years of recent experience in the construction and maintenance of underground gas distribution piping is required. Two or more recent years comparable construction and maintenance experience on underground water distribution piping may be considered in lieu of up to one year of the required experience.
Must possess CU “Operator Qualification” certification or be able to achieve certification within 3 weeks.
Must have a valid Missouri CDL, Class A including air brakes, OR the ability to obtain a Missouri Commercial Learner’s Permit (CLP) within six weeks of employment AND the ability to obtain a CDL, Class A including airbrakes within six months of employment.
Basic computer knowledge.
Maintain adherence to all company policies.
Working knowledge of the installation of threaded piping and mechanical compression fittings.
Working knowledge of laying and bedding large diameter pipe.
Working knowledge of performing heat fusion and electrofusion on plastic piping systems.
Working knowledge of performing taps.
Working knowledge of purging gas.
Working knowledge of installing protective coatings on metallic piping systems to prevent corrosion.
Working knowledge of CU utilized computer systems and tough books.
Working knowledge of CU’s safe working practices and be good examples of it.
Ability to follow detailed instructions.
Ability to make mature decisions with or without direct supervision.
Ability to work courteously with customers and coworkers.
Ability to show good judgment and be good examples of it to others.
Ability to bring uncontrolled and potentially hazardous gas conditions under control.
Ability to be dependable due to the nature of duties of the position and have good attendance.
Ability to lead other employees in safe work practices.
Ability to effectively utilize a range of digital tools and platforms, including but not limited to Microsoft Office Suite, enterprise software, artificial intelligence-enhanced applications, and self-service systems.
Must possess a willingness and capacity to learn and adapt to emerging technologies, including mobile devices, cloud-based systems, and data-driven platforms relevant to utility operations.
Must successfully complete gas construction training program for probationary employees.
Subject to Department of Transportation’s and/or Public Service Commission’s drug and alcohol testing requirements and Gas Operator Qualification requirements.
Required to wear uniform clothing provided by City Utilities, including flame retardant/arc rated clothing.
Must wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment.
Employee must remain alert and aware of their surroundings at all times and maintain the ability to respond to changing circumstances in a timely manner.
Must be able to work successfully with diverse groups of people.

Nice To Haves

Technical or trade specific training is preferred (for Gas System Installer 2nd Year).

Responsibilities

Installs or replaces gas mains and services using required hand tools and equipment.
Fuses plastic pipe and fittings.
Moves gas meters as directed to ensure their accessibility for meter reading or servicing.
Completes daily work reports and submits time reports.
Operates underground piercing tools, paving breaker, air drill, tamper, and other related tools to lay, remove, and replace pipe.
Cleans and rakes trench line, backfills dirt, and spreads sand using hand tools.
May install, disconnect, or remove gas service regulators.
May relight appliances for customers.
Works with CU mobile work management system.
Performs other related duties as assigned by management.