Hot Tap Assistant

SiteWise LLC•Commerce City, CO

4d•$30 - $34

About The Position

Peak Utility Infrastructure is an integrated engineering and construction company serving the electric, natural gas, and telecommunications industries. Through its operating subsidiaries, it provides engineering, construction, operations, and maintenance services for infrastructure repair, replacement, maintenance, and installation. The Hot Tap Assistant performs hot tapping services at a variety of client industrial work sites while minimizing shutdowns or service interruptions. The role is classified as non-exempt and pays $30–$34 per hour, depending on experience.

Requirements

At least one year of experience working around underground utilities.
Possess or be able to obtain a valid driver’s license from the state of residence within two weeks of employment.
Pass criminal and Motor Vehicle Record background checks and a pre-employment drug screen.
Ability to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods, often in adverse climatic conditions.
Ability to lift up to 80 pounds multiple times during a work shift.
Ability to climb, dig, work in tight spaces and on uneven surfaces, and walk, stoop, and kneel.
Ability to understand and follow specific oral and written instructions.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Willingness and ability to learn additional skills.
Ability to wear safety equipment required by the safety department.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in Spanish.
Experience reading basic prints and Underground Facility Location Sketch.

Responsibilities

Follow company and customer safety standards and legal regulations; maintain a safe, secure, and healthy work environment and alert others to potential hazards.
Provide on-site hot tapping and line stop services at client and contractor work sites.
Operate flare trailers at client and contractor work sites.
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.
Conduct post-job quality checks.
Clean and visually inspect equipment to ensure it is operating safely and effectively.
Regularly maintain tap and stop equipment.
Create safe entry into a pipe or vessel while it is operating under pressure.
Perform hot taps, conventional line stops, hot stops, double line stops, and tee stops.
Identify circumstances requiring appropriate safety procedures and equipment.
Document hot tapping service activities as required.
Perform other duties as assigned.