Construction & Maintenance Technician IV or Crew Lead

JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE

Plans, directs, schedules, performs, and checks all work in connection with construction and maintenance of gas distribution system. Performs company field operations, including manual labor and other duties necessary to accomplish the installation, repair, construction, and maintenance of natural gas distribution systems.

ACCOUNTABILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Lead and direct all gas distribution work for a construction crew
• Install, repair, or replace steel and plastic pipes
• Ensure that each crew member knows safety policies and practices, monitor for compliance, and coach in the field
• Ensure gas lines and other utility lines are located prior to excavation
• Ensure plastic and steel welding performed by crew members meets standards
• Transport required equipment, tools, and supplies to work sites
• Provide First Responder assistance in emergency situations
• Complete paperwork, as required
• Perform other duties, as assigned

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Minimum education required of the position

• Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent
• Requires a minimum of 6 years of experience in construction, installation, and/or maintenance systems within natural gas distribution/natural gas transmission

Minimum experience required of the position

Minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities preferred of the position

• Able to apply knowledge of industry and company safety standards and regulations and hold others accountable for complying
• Able to operate heavy equipment such as Mini X, trencher, etc.. Also, be able to train others to operate
• Able to utilize and train others on the use of proper tools for any given job
• Able to assist with or train on Plugging and Tapping procedures
• Able to demonstrate and maintain company plastic welding certification and company Arc welding certification
• Able to use a personal computer, Oracle, and / OFS
• Able to utilize the company’s mapping system
• Able to complete paperwork properly, as required
• Able to demonstrate an aptitude for basic mechanical tasks
• Able to motivate self, accomplish tasks, and achieve goals with minimal supervision, including self-directed learning
• Able to demonstrate leadership skills and abilities
• Able to respond well to changing priorities
• Able to solve problems with logical solutions
• Able to demonstrate and utilize effective oral and written communications skills
• Able to listen effectively and clarify information as needed
• Able to communicate with co-leadership, co-workers, customers, community leaders, contractors, and vendors
• Able to respond to customers with courtesy and knowledge
• Able to work well independently or in a team-based environment to accomplish assignments and achieve objectives
• Able to demonstrate commitment to compliance with applicable laws and regulations, the company’s Ethics and Compliance Code of Conduct, and other Company policies and procedures consistently and take all required training courses by required deadlines
• Able to demonstrate respect for all individuals and adhere to the company’s values and business practices consistently

Any certificates, licenses, etc. required for the position

• Must pass company welding certification within 90 days of employment
• Must live within 30-minutes within oxford office
• On-call availability
• Fusion Certification/Tapping & Stopping applicable to area
• Must be willing to obtain Class A CDL within first year of employment.

Physical Requirements

• Able to exert up to 50 lb of force occasionally and/or a minimal amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or move objects.
• Able to use a variety of hand tools and power tools, including picks, shovels, sharp-shooters, pipe wrenches, pipe cutters, bolt cutters, pavement saws, jack hammers, air guns, etc.
• Able to operate a motor vehicle and heavy equipment and enter and exit vehicles unassisted.
• Able to operate a personal computer, either desktop or laptop.
• Able to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, or crouch for extended periods of time.
• Able to exert routine physical effort daily.

Working Conditions

The Physical Demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the Accountabilities and Essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Perform other job-related duties as assigned within your scope of responsibilities.
• Job duties are performed in a clean office environment with normal noise levels.
• Work is predominately done while standing or sitting.
• The ability to comprehend, document, calculate, visualize, and analyze is required.
• Able to work daily in all types of weather conditions.
• Able to work regular hours with occasional overtime.
• Able to handle emergency situations, including possible exposure to gaseous atmospheres on occasion.
• Able to work rotating shifts, if required.
• Able to respond to EOPs, emergency calls, and/or callouts and occasionally return to work while off duty.
• Able to wear and operate personal protective equipment, such as respirator, safety glasses, hard hat, gloves, protective footwear, and earplugs daily.
• Able to be included in random drug screen pool required for DOT drivers and DOT safety sensitive positions.
• May be required to remain in the service area during emergency events and assume responsibilities assigned by the company to aid in restoration efforts.