Apprentice; N Miami

Title:

Apprentice (N Miami)
Company:
Peoples Gas System

Location:

Florida - N. Miami

Shift: 8 Hr. X 5 Days

• Valid High School Diploma or G.E.D. from an accredited institution is required.
• Valid driver’s license with a safe driving record is required.
• Must understand basic map reading; know how to operate power tools and communication devices; ability to follow complex oral and written instructions; using a calculator – must be able to perform basic math functions (add, subtract, multiply, divide, decimals, and fractions).

• Turn on and turn off gas services, appliances, and equipment.
• Read meters and meter instruments.
• Perform the duties of a line locator.
• Assist and/or perform the installation, removal, change-out or upgrade of service regulators and meter sets.
• Assist and/or perform the start-up of conversion burners.
• May assist and perform the installation and maintenance of underground/above ground distribution/transmission mains, services, equipment and meter activity, including minor repairs and adjustments.
• Assist and/or perform plastic pipe fusion, tapping, and stopping operations.
• Assist and/or perform operating hydraulic tools, backhoe and other machines used in natural gas operations.
• Assist and/or perform the investigations of inside and outside natural gas leaks.
• Work with a hand‑held radio device with internet capability to open and close assigned service orders.
• Use a lap‑top computer for mapping, work orders, training and Employee Self Service for working time, benefits and job listings.
• Ability to work overtime as needed including weekends and holidays in response to gas emergencies.
• Ability to work Call Out and Stand‑by schedule on a rotating basis.
• Will perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• Must be physically capable of indoor/outdoor manual labor.
• Successful candidate must reside within 60 minutes of the North Miami Division office location to ensure business continuity and emergency response time.

• Must be able to pass a pulmonary function test for use of respiratory equipment.
• Must be able to ascend/descend ladders, stairs and the like using feet, legs, hands, and arms.
• Must be able to maintain balance when walking, standing, or crouching, on/in narrow or slippery surfaces and/or spaces.
• Must be able to independently operate a motor vehicle in a safe manner.
• Must be able to independently enter/exit a motor vehicle as required during an eight‑hour shift.
• Must be able to bend and/or stoop requiring full use of the lower extremities and back muscles.
• Must be able to kneel or crouch by bending legs at knees to come to rest at knees and bending body downward and forward by bending legs and spine.
• Must be able to walk, stand or sit for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to grasp/handle small hand tools and other objects by applying pressure with fingers and palms.
• Must be able to work primarily with fingers (pinching, picking, etc.) rather than using the whole hand or arm.
• Must be able to pull, push, lift and carry objects weighing up to 100 lbs.
• Must have vision correctable to 20/40.
• Must not have an average hearing loss greater than 40 decibels in the better ear at frequencies of 500, 1000, and 2000 with or without a hearing aid.
• Must be able to smell gas odorant in normal concentrations.
• Must be able to perform repetitive motions by extending arms and hands in any direction with substantial movement of wrists, hands and fingers.
• Must be able to physically express ideas in writing.
• Must be able to enter letters and numbers on a keyboard.
• Must be able to rotate and revolve body (twist) as to face in another direction.
• Must be able to work outside for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to perform basic math functions (add, subtract, multiply, divide, decimals, fractions, basic algebra, and geometry).

• We proudly offer a competitive total rewards package and other perks to help keep you thriving.
• Performance Bonus:
  Earn an annual incentive bonus that recognizes your hard work.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage:
  Enjoy medical, prescription drug, dental and vision insurance.
• Retirement Planning:
  Secure your future with a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan and a comprehensive Pension plan.
• Ownership Opportunities:
  Participate in the Employee Common Share Purchase Plan and share in our success.
• Time to Recharge:
  Enjoy Paid Time Off (PTO), paid company holidays, comprehensive mental, financial and physical wellness resources, and paid Parental Leave.
• Growth and Development:
  Take advantage of tuition reimbursement and other training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and career.

Please make sure you can commit to all steps before applying.