Pipe Layer VI

Enbridge•Durham, NC

About The Position

This position is responsible for construction, maintenance, and operation of the Company’s natural gas distribution system. It is a unionized role that typically works within a crew structure and is performed primarily outdoors in varying weather conditions. The role requires travel throughout the service territory, including driving in construction zones and parking in a wide variety of situations. The position may involve interactions with agitated or upset customers. The employee must complete required annual Operator Qualification testing, which includes written and hands-on components for safety-sensitive tasks on the natural gas system. The role also requires availability for overtime as needed and natural gas emergency response during the workday, evenings, and some weekends when on-call. Employees must be able to meet a 45-minute emergency response time from the geographical center of the assigned area.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 6–12 months of related construction and/or utility experience.
Valid driver's license and safe driving history.
Possess a valid Commercial Driver's License or be able to obtain one within 12 months of employment; a valid CDL is strongly preferred.
Ability to understand and follow safety and environmental policies, procedures, and protocols.
Ability to don and be annually fit tested for self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) equipment.
Knowledge and skill with common hand and power tools, such as a shovel, screwdriver, pipe wrench, drill, and reciprocating saw.
Ability to adhere to safe working and defensive driving procedures.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills for positive customer and contractor interactions.
Ability to work as a team member within a diverse team.
Basic computer and internet navigation skills.
Availability for overtime as needed.
Availability for natural gas emergency response during the workday, evenings, and some weekends when on-call.
Willingness and ability to meet a 45-minute emergency response time from the geographical center of the assigned area, including when on-call.
Ability to lift up to 80 pounds independently.
Ability to perform the stated physical and mental requirements of the position.
Candidates must already have work authorization; Enbridge cannot transfer or sponsor a work visa or employment authorization.

Nice To Haves

Good mechanical aptitude.
Flagger experience and/or certification.
Bilingual Spanish skills.
Valid Commercial Driver's License.

Responsibilities

Install natural gas pipe in ditches.
Manually dig around various utilities.
Pressure test steel and plastic natural gas lines.
Participate in repairing third-party damage to natural gas lines and responding to various types of gas leaks.
Locate natural gas lines and facilities.
Complete pipe maintenance activities.
Install test charts.
Set up common Department of Transportation-approved work sites.
Flag traffic effectively.
Drive a company vehicle safely.
Complete annual Operator Qualification testing, including written and hands-on components.