Laborer

NATIONAL GAS & OIL CO•Hebron, OH

29d

About The Position

The Energy Cooperative, headquartered in Newark, Ohio, serves over 70,000 electric, natural gas, and propane members throughout east-central Ohio. As a non-profit cooperative, we are member-owned and controlled by the members we serve. We are committed to serving our members safe, high quality energy services at a reasonable price. We believe in our employees and strive to provide fair, honest and equal treatment with a commitment to training, education, and opportunity for advancement in a safe and secure environment. At The Energy Cooperative, we take pride in offering competitive benefits and want our employees to have what they need to be their best. We are currently seeking a Laborer for our Hebron, OH Service Center. This is a non-exempt, entry level position within the bargaining unit responsible for routine, manual labor work in the construction and maintenance area of the system. Work performed requires limited judgment and is generally under the direction of a Crew Leader or Supervisor. This position will provide the opportunity to gain experience in other company job classifications such as operating various tools and equipment used in field operations.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent GED, a minimum of one year related experience in the natural gas industry; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Valid State of Ohio Driver’s License and good driving record.
Ability to deal with the general public in a pleasant and courteous manner at all times.
Ability to understand and follow written and/or oral instructions.
Ability to prepare and complete the necessary service orders, and other written documentation required for this position.
General knowledge of tools and equipment used in construction and maintenance of the utility system.
Working knowledge of occupational hazards and necessary safety precautions applicable to this type of work.
Must maintain good physical condition with sufficient physical strength to perform heavy, manual-type labor encountered in the work area with sound safety practices.
Ability to learn to operate line locators, combustible gas instruments, and other tools and equipment used in the construction and repair of the utility system.
Adapt to performing under stress, when confronted with emergency, critical, unusual, or dangerous situations; or in situations in which working speed or sustained attention are critical aspects of the job.

Nice To Haves

Commercial Driver’s License preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist other crew members in the opening and closing of trenches and in loading and unloading materials and equipment.
Fuse plastic pipe and fittings according to company procedures both in the shop and on the job site.
Assist other crew members with the installation and repair of mains and services.
Keep tools and equipment clean and ready for use as needed to perform daily assignments.
Perform cleanup of job sites and other work areas as directed.
Assist crew leaders, mechanics, equipment operators, and welders or other workers in their assigned duties.
Become familiar with all forms pertaining to construction and maintenance of equipment and facilities such as leak orders, material tickets, maintenance records, etc.
Perform related work as required and other such duties as may be assigned provided the work and duties coincide with employee’s qualifications.