Pipe Layer VI

Posting End Date:
November 03, 2026 Employee Type:
Regular-Full time Union/Non:
This is a unionized position This position is responsible for construction, maintenance, and operation of the Company’s natural gas distribution system.

• Install natural gas pipe in ditches
• Manually dig around various utilities
• Pressure test steel and plastic natural gas lines
• Participate in the repair of third-party damage to natural gas lines and various types of gas leaks
• Perform location of natural gas lines and facilities
• Complete pipe maintenance activities
• Install test charts
• Set up common Department of Transportation approved work sites
• Effectively flag traffic
• Safely drive a company vehicle

Operator Qualifications involve written guidelines and requirements natural gas employees must follow to ensure the safe and responsible operation of natural gas pipelines. Required, annual Operator Qualification testing involves both written and hands-on components to ensure those who perform covered, safety-sensitive tasks on the natural gas system are trained, knowledgeable, and qualified.

• Completed high school or GED.
• At least 6 - 12 months related construction and/or utility experience.
• Possess a valid driver's license with a safe driving history.
• Possess a valid Commercial Driver's License (strongly preferred) OR able to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License within 12 months of employment.
• 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 (i.e. shovel, screwdriver, pipe wrench, drill, reciprocating saw, etc.).
• Ability to adhere to safe working and defensive driving procedures.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for positive customer and contractor interactions are critical.
• 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, as well as in the evenings and some weekends, when on-call.
• Must be willing and able to meet a 45-minute emergency response time from the geographical center of the assigned area.
• Emergency response time is a critical measure for the Company and candidates are required to consistently meet this requirement, including when on-call.
• Heavy lifting independently up to 80 lbs.

• Good mechanical aptitude.
• Flagger experience and/or certification.
• Bilingual (Spanish) candidates.

ICW Union position This position typically works within a crew structure. Work is performed primarily outside in varying weather conditions (i.e. cold, heat, rain, etc.). Heat/Cold – 75% - 100% Position requires travel throughout the service territory with safe parking in a wide variety of situations and driving in construction zones. Position may encounter agitated/upset customers.

Grasping, kneeling, light – moderate lifting (objects up to 20 pounds), reaching above shoulder, repetitive motion, typing, sitting, standing, visual requirement (able to see screens, detect color coding, read fine print), hearing requirement and the ability to sit at a computer for long periods of time.

Ability to: understand, remember and apply oral and/or written instructions or other information, understand complex problems and collaborate/explore alternative solutions, organize thoughts and ideas into understandable terminology, organize and prioritize work schedule on a short-term basis, make decisions which have…