Natural Gas Technician

Whitaker Construction•Nampa, ID

1d•Onsite

About The Position

A Natural Gas Technician performs general labor on construction sites, supporting the installation and maintenance of natural gas lines and related underground utilities. The role includes preparing work sites, handling materials and equipment, digging and preparing trenches, guiding pipes and shoring into place, joining and bedding underground pipe, and assisting with excavation alignment and grade. Technicians work around heavy equipment and underground utilities, support other craft workers, and perform job-site cleanup while following safety policies and standards. Work may move between job sites as projects progress, and supervisors may assign other light duties.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Display a willing attitude to learn from others.
Possess a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Be focused on working safely near heavy equipment and underground utilities.
Have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Be able to work effectively in a team environment.
Have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation to and from work.
Be able and willing to work long hours, including day, night, or weekend shifts as needed, and outside normal hours.
Be able to walk, lift, reach, stoop, stand, grasp, balance, climb, kneel, and crouch, and frequently lift up to 50 pounds.
Be able to work outdoors in changing weather and in environments with noise, vibration, and job hazards.
Be able to perform physical labor and other strenuous physical tasks.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred.
Vocational training strongly desired.
Education and/or a work-related credential from a secondary or post-secondary educational system, such as Precision Exams or NOCTE, is preferred for interview status.

Responsibilities

Prepare construction sites by clearing obstacles and hazards.
Use equipment, hand tools, power tools, layout tools, and measurement tools safely and efficiently.
Measure and mark pipes for cutting.
Load and unload construction materials, pipe, and equipment.
Dig, spread, and level dirt and gravel using tools such as picks, rakes, and shovels.
Dig up existing pipes and lines and prepare ground trenches for pipes and utility lines.
Use chains, slings, or guide wires to rig pipes, trench boxes, and slide-rail shoring systems.
Guide pipes and shoring devices into place while assisting equipment operators.
Join, wrap, seal, and bed sections of underground pipe.
Remove, fill, or compact earth.
Assist with establishing alignment and grade using grade stakes and lasers.
Coordinate other excavation activities as directed.
Signal equipment operators to facilitate machinery alignment, movement, and adjustment to grade specifications.
Work safely around heavy equipment and other people.
Produce high-quality work safely and productively.
Assist craft workers and perform work-related cleanup.
Comply with safety policies, procedures, and standards.
Move between job sites as projects progress.
Perform other light duties and responsibilities assigned by supervisors.