Fitter

Peoples, an Essential Utilities company, has been proudly serving Western Pennsylvania for over 130 years, offering talented individuals the opportunity to serve more than 700,000 customers in the region. Peoples is more than your average natural gas utility. We have a vision to: Provide valuable services to our customers Encourage economic growth for businesses in our region Improve the quality of life for our communities Ensure that we are protecting our environment Support our employees and partners Join our team and make a difference! About Essential Utilities Essential Utilities, Inc. delivers safe, clean, reliable services that improve quality of life for individuals, families, and entire communities. Operating as the Aqua (water and wastewater services) and the Peoples and Delta (natural gas) brands, Essential serves approximately 5.5 million people across 10 states. We are committed to sustainable growth, operational excellence, a superior customer experience, and premier employer status - including a competitive and comprehensive benefits package as well as a commitment to career growth opportunities. We are advocates for the communities we serve and are dedicated stewards of natural lands, protecting more than 7,600 acres of forests and other habitats throughout our footprint. Our company is one of the most significant publicly traded water, wastewater service and natural gas providers in the U.S. The Fitter will perform skilled duties and operate equipment for the operation, maintenance and installation of natural gas piping system and related natural gas facilities Location Available: Altoona If you do not live within 45 minutes of this location, you will not be eligible for this opportunity. Please refer to other openings. Responsibilities Include: Assisting in the construction, operation and maintenance of gas distribution, transportation or production system. Setting meters, retiring old meter sets, setting curb boxes, repairing service lines, connecting and disconnecting meters, repairing leaks. Using tapping and other air compressor equipment and making connections at mainlines. Performing ditch digging, back filling, carrying tools and materials connected with the job. Operating one or more of the following types of equipment: backhoes, excavators, dump trucks. This position is a covered function regulated by 49 CFR Part 192 (pipeline safety rules) and is subject to random drug and alcohol testing. Note to veterans of the United States Military: We value your service to our country and recognize the skills and competencies gained during your military career. If selected as a successful candidate, we will work with you to identify transferable skills gained in the military that can be applied to civilian careers at Peoples Natural Gas. Qualifications: High School Diploma or G.E.D. Valid driver's license and good driving record. Must possess or have the ability to obtain a Class A CDL. Proven experience working outdoors performing construction/manual labor. Ability to operate heavy equipment, backhoe experience is preferred. Successful candidates will be required to become operationally qualified and demonstrate proficiency in the operation of a backhoe during his or her probationary period. Successful completion of a background investigation, including criminal history report, motor vehicle report and a DOT drug screening. Strong preference will be given to applicants with prior pipeline experience Peoples, an Essential Utilities company, is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Equal employment opportunity is provided to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to the following legally protected characteristics: race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions, including medical conditions related to lactation), physical or mental disability, covered-veteran status, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal law. Peoples is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you have a condition that may prevent you from applying for a job online or need to request an accommodation during the interview process, please call View phone number on click.appcast.io). To maintain the integrity of the recruitment process and to avoid real or perceived conflicts of interest due to employment and/or assignment of family members and personal referrals, specific guidelines apply to the hiring and assignment of these individuals including, but not limited to: Family members cannot result in a supervisor/subordinate reporting relationship Family members cannot work in the same department.