Utility Worker -Gas

Utility Worker - Gas

Location: San Antonio, TX - 78210 Duration: 24-month contract Pay Range: $17.00/hr. - $19.66/hr. on W2

Job Description:

• Assists skilled workers in performing their assigned duties.
• May be assigned to one specific task or may be transferred from task to task as a project progresses to completion.
• Tasks are generally unskilled manual duties.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Sets up barricades and traffic cones. Acts as flagman to direct traffic as times. Breaks ground or pavement where necessary by use of jackhammer or whatever methods conditions prescribe.
• Digs trenches by means of shovel, or other methods as conditions prescribe. Tamps and backfills trenches.
• Does other similar work, which may be called upon to perform, and any other work as necessary or to satisfactorily complete the job to which has been assigned.
• Ability to work call duty to include holidays, nights, and weekends as well as ability to work unscheduled overtime when needed.
• Ability to work an adjusted schedule as needed to meet deadlines.
• Working knowledge of use, care, and safe handling of tools, equipment, and materials commonly used in the trade.
• Ability to observe and report equipment status.
• Knowledge of inspection methods and techniques for strict compliance with regulations and applicable codes.
• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.
• Capable of working independently and prioritizing tasks in order to meet the needs of the unit and its customers.
• Operates equipment required for the installation of electrical and gas lines including backhoes, trenching machines, dump trucks, boring machines, and air compressors.
• Assists in the construction of duct banks, manholes, natural gas mains and distribution lines.
• Ability to assist Journeymen as needed to complete the job.
• Uses equipment in a manner which subjects it to normal wear and tear only.
• Assists in the installation of customer electrical and natural gas services.
• Performs job duties in a safety conscious manner that reflects safety in work habits and working on projects.
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to dig spreads and level dirt, gravel and sand.
• Ability to load and unload materials from company truck by hand or with an assisting device such as a forklift.
• Ability to perform a variety of tasks involving dexterous use of hands and tools. i.e. demolishing structures, dismantling forms, cutting insulation material, removing concrete.
• Ability to transport needed tools, equipment and materials to/from and around work site.
• Clean tools, equipment, materials and specified work areas as needed.
• Follow specific work orders as given by skilled worker or foreman.
• Ability to work in confined spaces such as man holes and vaults.