Mechanic, Construction & Maintenance – Gas

Delta Utilities Services • New Orleans, LA

14h • Onsite

About The Position

Our construction worker/maintenance mechanic serves as a member of a crew engaged in installing and repairing gas main and service lines. Please Note: This position can be hired as a Helper through a Senior Level.

Requirements

• Minimum education required of the position High School Diploma or GED.
• Mechanic Helper: Minimum 0–2-year Gas Service to 0-2 years of Gas Distribution Mechanic/Meter Service experience.
• Mechanic I: Minimum 1 year Gas Service to 2 years of Gas Distribution Mechanic/Meter Service experience.
• Mechanic II: 2-to-4-year Gas Mechanic and 5 years Meter Service experience.
• Mechanic Sr: 5+ years Gas Mechanic
• Consistently be dependable and reliable.
• Self-motivated and a dependable team player.
• Good mechanical aptitude and ability to use hand tools and small power tools.
• Ability to operate a 90-pound jack hammer.
• Must have a demonstrated acceptance to take instruction from lead mechanics.
• Ability to maintain and care for Company equipment properly and safeguard assets.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings to locate underground facilities.
• Ability to gain the required knowledge to use CGI and leak detection equipment.
• Utilize GIS technology and basic PC applications.
• Ability to create and maintain accurate as- built drawings, records, timesheets and all other administrative work.
• Ability to safely manage gas emergencies and other hazardous situations.
• Ability to recognize hazards in the workplace and have the ability to mitigate hazards using company procedures.
• Ability to manage multiple activities and changing priorities and be able to work well under pressure.
• Valid driver’s license required with no moving violations within the last 12-months.
• Able to operate a motor vehicle, including the ability to enter and exit vehicle unassisted.
• Able to perform on-site inspections.
• Able to operate a personal computer, either desktop or laptop.
• Able to sit for extended periods of time.
• Able to operate a copy machine, fax machine, calculator, telephone and other miscellaneous office equipment.
• Able to exert up to 50 Lbs. of force occasionally, and /or a minimal amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push or otherwise move objects.
• Able to work daily in all types of weather conditions.
• Able to work regular hours, with occasional overtime.
• Able to handle emergency situations, including possible exposure to gaseous atmospheres on occasion.
• Able to work rotating shifts, if required.
• Able to respond to emergency calls and/or callouts and occasionally return to work while off duty.
• Able to wear and operate personal protective equipment, such as respirator, safety glasses, hardhat, gloves, protective footwear and earplugs daily.
• Able to be included in random drug screen pool required for DOT drivers and DOT safety sensitive positions.
• May be required to remain in the service area during emergency events and assume responsibilities assigned by the company to aide in restoration efforts.
• As a safety sensitive position, compliance with Department of Transportation (DOT) and Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) drug and alcohol regulations is required, including but not limited to pre-employment drug testing and background screening.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledgeable of gas distribution piping systems.
• Working knowledge of AM/FM/GIS graphical program applications.
• Knowledgeable in MS Office software (Word, Excel, & Outlook)
• Familiar with gas service territory area.
• Must reside within 45 road miles of the reporting location.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance with all gas distribution activities involved with the installation, repair and maintenance of the gas distribution system.
• This duty requires performance of physical labor tasks such as hand digging, pushing a probe rod, operating pneumatic drills, and handling heavy material and equipment.
• Completes jobs by digging, shoring, repairing leaks, testing, and wrapping pipe.
• Performs work with hand tools, air tools, shovels, etc. during distribution activities while adhering to all safety and work rules.
• Identify hand tools and equipment needed to perform specific tasks.
• Take instruction from lead mechanics and assist other crew members in all activities as required.
• Ensure that trucks are stocked with equipment and supplies and maintains, vehicles, tools and other equipment are in neat and orderly condition.
• Perform Stand By duty and emergency call! out after normal working hours with a report time within 60 minutes.
• Able to work extended hours and in adverse weather conditions to complete gas work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED