Construction Operator; Jackson

Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (AQN), parent company of Liberty, is a diversified international generation, transmission, and distribution utility. AQN is committed to providing safe, reliable, and cost-effective energy and water solutions through our portfolio of utility investments to over one million customer connections, largely in the United States and Canada.

At Algonquin, our vision is to be the most trusted utility service provider in North America – a premium regulated utility, known for our customer focus, commitment to sustainability, and strong community partnerships. Our employees are at the heart of that vision. We believe that when people are empowered to learn, grow, and contribute their ideas, we can achieve remarkable results together.

We are building a culture that values integrity, inclusivity, and innovation. By joining Algonquin, you’ll be part of a team that is shaping the future of energy and water, while creating long-term value for our customers, communities, employees, and shareholders.

An opportunity to join a dynamic team driven to source, attract and engage diverse top talent across North America.

• Assists in the installation and maintenance of gas lines, meters and regulators.
• Turns gas lines on and off as necessary. Prepares appropriate work orders.
• Assists in conducting leakage surveys. Reads maps, locates underground gas lines, classifies gas leaks, operates combustible gas indicators and flame ionization units. Prepares leak repair work orders.
• May operate and maintain heavy and/or specialized equipment and tools in order to dig and backfill ditches, load and unload pipe, meter fittings and other materials.
• Reviews job site maps for all utility lines. Ensures placement of utility markings at job site.
• Assists in welding operations for the installation, maintenance and repair of pipes, meter guards and regular settings.
• Provides barricade and channelization services at worksites that are in compliance with Federal and state regulations and Company standards.
• May assist in the installation and maintenance of cathodic protection systems in accordance with Federal and state pipeline safety regulation and Company standards.
• May conduct interference surveys, maintains and repairs rectifiers and runs short locators to replace bad insulators.
• May conduct surveys of new construction, schools, shopping centers and other areas as required. Checks high pressure lines, loss of gas, odorization and pressure upgrades.
• Maybe required to respond to emergency and after hour service calls.
• Requires frequently performing activities, including but not limited to stooping, bending, crawling, kneeling, grasping, reaching, climbing and lifting objects up to 100 pounds (eg: lifting and pulling rolls of pipe).
• Performs other related duties as required.

• General educational knowledge normally acquired through a high school diploma or a General Equivalency Diploma (GED).
• Must satisfactorily complete all regulatory and company requirements/qualifications for the applicable classification prior to performing a covered task independently.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Requires the ability to communicate with internal and/or external customers in order to obtain and/or provide basic types of factual information.
• Requires the ability to perform basic addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
• May require welding certification
• May require a commercial driver's license (CDL)

• Works in an outdoor environment

As a valued member of our team, you will enjoy competitive pay that reflects your skills and experience. You will also have access to a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage & a 401K plan with a 5% match, effective day one
• Annual bonus and merit increase eligibility
• Life insurance and short-term & long-term disability
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Free Employee Assistance Program & Headspace account
• 3 weeks of vacation, paid sick days, 12 paid company holidays, & 3 paid volunteer days
• Tuition reimbursement, professional development opportunities, & reimbursement for certification costs
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