Fitter, General Labor

About the Role

The Fitter will perform skilled duties and operate equipment for the operation, maintenance and installation of natural gas piping systems and related facilities.

Location Available:
Jefferson. Applicants must live within 45 minutes of this location to be eligible.

• Assisting in the construction, operation and maintenance of gas distribution, transportation or production system.
• Setting meters, retiring old meter sets, setting curb boxes, repairing service lines, connecting and disconnecting meters, repairing leaks.
• Using tapping and other air compressor equipment and making connections at mainlines.
• Performing ditch digging, back filling, carrying tools and materials connected with the job.
• Operating one or more of the following types of equipment: backhoes, excavators, dump trucks.

This position is a covered function regulated by 49 CFR Part 192 (pipeline safety rules) and is subject to random drug and alcohol testing. Successful candidates will be required to become operationally qualified and demonstrate proficiency in the operation of a backhoe during the probationary period. Successful completion of a background investigation, including criminal history report, motor vehicle report and a DOT drug screening, is required.

We value your service to our country and recognize the skills and competencies gained during your military career. If selected, we will work with you to identify transferable skills applicable to civilian careers at Peoples Natural Gas.

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record.
• Must possess or have the ability to obtain a Class A CDL.
• Proven experience working outdoors performing construction/manual labor.
• Ability to operate heavy equipment; backhoe experience is preferred.
• Strong preference will be given to applicants with prior pipeline experience.

Peoples, an Essential Utilities company, is an Equal Opportunity/affirmative Action employer. Equal employment opportunity is provided to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to the following legally protected characteristics: race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions, including medical conditions related to lactation), physical or mental disability, covered‑veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal law.

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