Apprentice; N Miami

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Title: Apprentice (N Miami)
Company: Peoples Gas System State and City: Florida - N. Miami Shift: 8 Hr. X 5 Days

Assist in the layout, fabrication and installation of gas distribution systems, which includes new construction and/or maintenance on various types of commercial, residential, and industrial equipment. An Apprentice shall work in compliance with all Company policies, procedures, rules, regulations, safety standards and communicate in an effective, professional and courteous manner with all Company personnel, customers, contractors, developers, police/fire officials, other utility representatives, and members of the general public.

• 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. Must be able to perform basic math functions (add, subtract, multiply, divide, decimals, 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 of a laptop 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.

• Basic Skills Test Battery (BSTB) test
• Interview – will be done through Microsoft Teams and requires a computer or smartphone (Between the hours of 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Monday‑Friday)
• New hire start training date – August 10, 2026
• Mandatory Paid Training in Tampa – all weekdays for 4 weeks, starting August 10, 2026

• 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 and 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…