Utility Worker, Gas

Career Opportunities:
Utility Worker, Gas (3736)

Huntsville Utilities offers a customer service driven environment, with access to industry-leading technology that supports our employee'swork and resources to drive career advancement. Join Us at Huntsville Utilities
, where our teamis customer service-driven and uniquely focused on one goal:
To provide high quality, low cost, safe and reliable electric, natural gas and water service to our customers.

Offer Range: $20.11 - $25.42

Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt

Employment Type: Full Time

Department: Gas Operations

• 1. Loads, unloads and carries tools, equipment and materials.
• 2. Operates, under supervision, various types of small equipment including air compressor, tamper, tapping and boring equipment and leak detection instruments when required.
• 3. Performs meter changes in the field; cleans, repairs and tests meters in the shop, when applicable.
• 4. Installs natural gas services, mains, and makes PE fusions under direct supervision of Crew leader or other qualified Gas Department employee.
• 5. Assists in the trimming operations, clearing rights-of-way and operating a bush grinder, when applicable.
• 7. Anticipates supplies, tools, materials and equipment needs of crew and has them ready when needed.
• 8. Places cones in roadway to protect personnel and vehicles. Flags traffic as instructed.
• 9. Stocks truck with water, tools, parts, supplies and equipment.
• 10. Cleans up tools and job site upon completion of work.
• 11. Performs all tasks in a safe manner
• 12. Performs various other duties as assigned based on learned skills and ability.

Education: High School Graduate or equivalent required.

Experience: Construction and utility work experience preferred. Work experience in outside environment required.

Equipment: Trucks, two-way radio, common hand tools, e.g. hammers, screw drivers, wrenches, etc.

Physical Demands: Strenuous outside work in all types of weather; manual dexterity.

Other: Subject to “on-call” and emergency duty. Must have valid drivers license. Will be required to obtain CDL. Must be able to obtain Operator Qualification certification within 12 months.

The Selected Candidate for this position will be required to successfully pass a WORK KEYS test.

This position is considered a safety sensitive position. All employees in safety sensitive positions are subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

Advancement to, and graduation from, the Apprenticeship Program is expected of all Utility Workers. Failure to qualify for the Apprenticeship Program, or to complete the Apprenticeship Program, or to otherwise apply for and be awarded a different position within Huntsville Utilities may result in the termination of a Utility Workers’ employment with Huntsville Utilities.

Accepting Responsibility

Building and Demonstrating Respect

Communicating Effectively

Delivering High Quality Work

Demonstrates Required Job Knowledge

Demonstrating Initiative

Displaying Technical Expertise

Drives Quality & Excellence

Following Policies and Procedures

Safety

Serving Customers

Longevity

Education

Relevant Job Experience

Huntsville Utilities is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in the E‑Verify program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

The duties and responsibilities outlined within this job description should not be construed as a complete and exhaustive list, as it is not the intention to limit in any way the scope or functions of this position. With the advisement from the Department Head, review/analysis by Compensation Analyst and in agreement from the VP EE, HRD, or his/her designee, these duties and responsibilities may be amended from time to time by addition, deletion or modification to reflect changing circumstances or shifts in organizational requirements.