Construction Field Assistant

Job Description Construction Field Assistant At Hope Utilities, you can build more than a career - you can make a difference. Our employees deliver essential services that improve the quality of life for the communities we serve, and we are dedicated to creating a workplace where every team member can thrive. We foster a safe, inclusive, and high-performing culture that supports your growth, well-being, and success both at work and at home. We encourage fresh thinking, embrace new ideas, and empower employees to challenge conventional approaches. When you join Hope, you'll be part of a team that values innovation, celebrates achievements, and invests in helping you reach your full potential.

PRIMARY FUNCTION

The Construction Field Laborer performs a wide variety of tasks in the field relating to the planning, installation, and maintenance of piping system, and to serving its residential, commercial and industrial customers. This individual’s primary work is on the piping system, pressure regulating equipment, customer meters, appliances, and commercial and industrial gas equipment. Daily duties entail performing installations, rebuilds, and adjustments of nearly any component of the utility field infrastructure and customer’s gas equipment. The Construction Field Laborer enters businesses, industrial complexes, and customers’ homes and makes contact with business proprietors, homeowners, and industrial plant owners and operators, mostly by explaining complex topics to these subjects. If necessary, this individual will prepare written memos communicating complex topics and problems to customers. New Construction Follow Foreman’s and Supervisor’s directions on new construction activities Follow Foreman’s and Supervisor’s directions on system maintenance Maintain company vehicles and equipment necessary for job functions. Control job inventory Provide as-built information for company records Self-inspect company construction activities GPS new and existing pipeline systems as necessary on site Maintain a working knowledge of company Operations and Maintenance Manuals and Construction Manuals Maintain Operator Qualifications Be put into an on-call rotation Respond to Emergency situations Maintain company tools and equipment

QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma is required for this position. The individual will be expected to have a valid motor vehicle license.

COMPETENCIES

Ability to clearly communicate complex ideas verbally and in writing is crucial for ease of understanding between customers, authorities, and fellow employees. An analytical ability to investigate electrical and mechanical indications and use them to arrive at solutions to complex problems facilitates job duties immensely. A motor vehicle operator with valid license is required, and the applicant must be bondable with no record of felony convictions. Experience with Microsoft office as similar computer programs is desirable. Maintain a General knowledge of pipeline safety regulations put forth by local, state and federal agencies. Maintain a working knowledge of companies Operations and Maintenance Manual and Construction Manuals.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Daily activity is fast paced, physically demanding, and with production goals. Duties involve heavy lifting and manual labor. The individual must be available for emergency call-outs and be able to work extended hours; job site reporting is common. Majority of the workday is spent outdoors; therefore this individual is exposed to (and must have tolerance for) extremes of heat, cold, noise, and dust. Exposure to construction equipment and normal driving hazards is encountered regularly.

SAFETY SENSITIVE JOB

This is a safety sensitive job and as such is subject to random drug testing as required by the U.S. Department of Transportation (D.O.T.). Employment is contingent upon passing a pre-employment physical examination and completing DOT OQ courses. Company Name Frontier Natural Gas Company Company Details Requisition Id: 1106 Job Location: ELKIN CITY PLANT Department: C&M Employment Category: Union Posting Start Date: 8/11/26 About Frontier Natural Gas Formed in 1998, Frontier Natural Gas is a North Carolina limited liability company dedicated to providing safe, reliable natural gas service to residential, commercial, and municipal customers in Surry, Yadkin, Wilkes, Watauga, Ashe, and Warren Counties. While yet a young company, Frontier Natural Gas draws directly on the stability and expertise of Energy West. Frontier Natural Gas is committed to contributing to the reduction of greenhouse gases by converting customer equipment using higher-carbon fuels to clean-burning natural gas, implementing innovative technologies, improving operational efficiencies, and helping to foster an environmentally-responsible culture in the communities we serve. Learn more at FrontierNaturalGas.com. Company Culture Family - Accountability - Integrity #J-18808-Ljbffr Frontier Natural Gas Company