C&M Crew Leader

Job Description

Job Description

Join our Growing Team and see why Summit Utilities, Inc was named as one of the Fastest Growing Denver Area Private Companies 2019 and 2020; Best Places to Work in Maine 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023; and Best Places to Work in Arkansas 2020 and 2023, Oklahoma 2022 and 2023 and Missouri 2023. Summit was also recently named one of Forbes 2023 America’s Best Small Employers.

Summit is a growing natural gas utility company providing safe, reliable and clean burning natural gas service to homes and businesses in Arkansas, Colorado, Maine, Missouri and Oklahoma. Being part of the Summit team means embracing excellence and innovation, committing to safety each and every day, and doing all that we can to serve each other, our customers and the communities where we live. We aim to bring warmth and energy to everything we do.

We have an exciting opportunity for a C&M Crew Leader (SGL6) based in Pine Bluff, Arkansas.

POSITION SUMMARY

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.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Leads and directs all gas distribution work for a construction crew.
• Installs, repairs or replaces steel and plastic pipe.
• Trains, coaches and monitors crew members.
• Responsible for locating gas lines and ensuring that other utility lines are located prior to excavation.
• Responsible for the quality of all plastic and steel welding by crew members.
• Transports required equipment, tools, and supplies to work site.
• Provides First Responder assistance in emergency situations.
• Completes paperwork as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

• Requires a high school diploma or the equivalent knowledge of English, mathematics (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, and percentages), punctuation, grammar and spelling.
• Preferred candidate will have a minimum of five (5) years’ experience in construction, installation, and maintenance of natural gas distribution systems, including two (2) years’ experience welding (steel) pipe & two (2) years’ experience of plastic fusion activities.
• Requires a commercial driver’s license and company welding certification.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

• Provide a valid state Class A commercial driver's license and present and maintain a good driving record and to operate company vehicles safely and in compliance with applicable laws and company policies.
• Apply knowledge of industry and company safety standards and regulations and hold others accountable for complying.
• Utilize and train others on the use of proper tools for any given job.
• Demonstrate and maintain company plastic fusion certification and company welding certifications.
• Perform gas meter resets and relights.
• Able to utilize company’s mapping system effectively.
• Completes all paperwork as required.
• Able to motivate self, accomplish tasks and achieve goals with minimal supervision including self-directed learning.
• Demonstrates knowledge of industry and company safety standards and regulations.
• Demonstrates use the proper tools for any given job.
• Able to respond well to changing priorities.
• Solve problems with logical solutions.
• Demonstrates and utilizes effective oral and written communication skills.
• Listen effectively and clarify information as needed.
• Work independently or in a team-based environment to accomplish assignments and achieve objectives.
• Performs Plugging and Tapping procedures.
• Performs plastic fusion.
• Able to operate heavy equipment such as backhoe, trencher and a two-ton or larger truck.
• Demonstrates an aptitude for basic mechanical tasks.
• Demonstrates use of Personal Computer skills, SAP and Mobile Data completion.
• Demonstrates commitment to compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Adheres to the Company’s Ethics and Compliance Code of Conduct, and other Company policies and procedures and do so consistently, take all training courses as required.
• Able to demonstrate respect for all individuals, adhere to the Company’s values and business practices and do both consistently
• Provide training and development for all field related activities to crew members.

The position is covered under the D.O.T. regulations and Summit Utilities Drug and Alcohol Policy and is, therefore, subject to all terms of the Policy, including the random selection for drug testing.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required of all personnel so classified.

Summit offers competitive pay and medical/dental/vision and other benefits that provide flexibility, choice and support to our employees when they need it most. We understand that home and family are essential pieces of your life, and our benefits are designed to support you both at work and at home.

Summit Utilities, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or veteran status.