Construction & Maintenance Technician

JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE

Delta Utilities is seeking a C&M Technician to perform company field operations including manual labor and other duties necessary to accomplish the installation, repair, construction and maintenance of natural gas distribution systems.

• Installs, repairs or replaces steel and plastic pipe.
• Provides First Responder assistance in emergency situations.
• Locates gas lines.
• Loads and unloads required equipment, tools, and supplies onto and from truck.
• Transports required equipment, tools, and supplies to work sites.

Minimum education required of the position

• Requires a high school diploma or the equivalent knowledge of English, mathematics (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions and percentages), punctuation, grammar and spelling.

Minimum experience required of the position

• Requires no prior work experience.
• Able to apply knowledge of industry and company safety standards and regulations.
• Able to provide a valid state driver's license and present and maintain a good driving record and to operate company vehicles safely and in compliance with applicable laws and company policies.
• Able to use the proper tools for any given job.
• Able to assist with Plugging and Tapping procedures.
• Able to assist in preparation of pipe for welding.
• Able to learn and operate heavy equipment such as backhoe, trencher and a two ton or larger truck.
• Able to learn and perform gas meter resets and relights.
• Able to learn and utilize company’s mapping system.
• Able to learn and complete paperwork as required.
• Able to demonstrate an aptitude for basic mechanical tasks.
• Able to respond well to changing priorities.
• Able to solve problems with logical solutions.
• Able to demonstrate and utilize effective oral and written communications skills.
• Able to learn and use a Personal Computer, SAP and Mobile Data.
• Able to listen effectively and clarify information as needed.
• Able to communicate with co-workers, customers, community leaders and/or contractors and vendors.
• Able to work independently or in a team-based environment to accomplish assignments and achieve objectives.
• Able to motivate self, accomplish tasks and achieve goals with minimal supervision including self-directed learning.
• Able to demonstrate commitment to compliance with applicable laws and regulations, the Company’s Ethics and Compliance Code of Conduct, and other Company policies and procedures and do so consistently, take all required training courses and do so timely.
• Able to demonstrate respect for all individuals, adhere to the Company’s values and business practices and do both consistently

• Have and maintain a current/valid driver's license.
• Class D with Class A CDL preferred driver’s license or with the expectation of obtaining one within the first 6-months of employment.
• Able to obtain company plastic welding certification within 12 months and company Arc or Oxygen-Acetylene welding certification within 24 months.
• Able to demonstrate and maintain company plastic welding certification and company Arc or Oxygen-Acetylene welding certifications.

Notice:
As a safety sensitive position, compliance with Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) drug and alcohol regulations is required, including but not limited to pre-employment drug testing and background screening.

• 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.

The Physical Demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the Accountabilities and Essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be…