Journeyman-Gas - May accept apprentice

BHE•Adel, IA

8d•$34 - $45

About The Position

Under general supervision, performs Utility Operator duties and all types of work, except welding, connected with the construction, operation, and maintenance of gas facilities. May install, but not connect, other underground utilities. The role includes performing gas facility construction and maintenance, locating underground facilities, investigating leaks, installing meters and regulators, and supporting field operations. The position may also lead, train, and instruct employees.

Requirements

A commercial driver's license (CDL) is required at the time of hire or within six months of hire.
Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.
Pipeline and highway alcohol and drug testing applies.

Responsibilities

Perform work safely and comply with applicable safety rules, regulations, procedures, and construction standards.
Locate underground gas and electric facilities related to assigned work, and perform locates where no Locator/Leak Surveyors exist.
Perform mechanical tasks, including fusing and installing plastic pipe; installing steel pipe, sleeves, unions, clamps, ells, tees, and crosses; applying protective coating to steel pipe and fittings; installing locating wire and cathodic protection devices; and taking cathodic protection readings.
Bury other underground utilities as permitted and perform miscellaneous restoration work.
Assist with setting, removing, and piping large meters and regulators.
Ensure work complies with company and department rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and construction standards.
Read and interpret drawings and specifications, and work from prints, sketches, or verbal instructions.
Operate main drilling, tapping, and stopping equipment.
Complete leak surveys and investigations of gas facilities using combustible gas indicators (CGI and FI), flame ionization equipment, bar-hole testing, and soap.
Assist with measurements and field paperwork for operations, maintenance, and construction work, including requisitioning materials.
Install gas meters through class 2, regulators, and vents on residential, commercial, and industrial services as part of maintenance and construction work.
Assist others with industrial and commercial sets, regulators, and vents.
Relight and inspect gas equipment while maintaining services, replacing services, or moving service locations.
Maintain a neat, orderly, and safe work area.
Lead, train, and instruct employees in their work.