Fitter

Overview Peoples, An Essential Utilities Company, has proudly served western Pennsylvania for over 130 years, delivering essential natural gas services and supporting 700,000 customers in the region. Essential Utilities delivers safe, clean, reliable services that improve quality of life for individuals, families, and communities. Operating as the Aqua (water and wastewater services) and the Peoples and Delta brands, Essential serves approximately 5.5 million people across 10 states. We are committed to sustainable growth, operational excellence, a superior customer experience, and a comprehensive benefits package as well as career growth opportunities. We are committed to being advocates for the communities we serve and stewards of natural lands, protecting more than 7,600 acres of forests and habitats throughout our footprint. The position described here is for a Fitter who will perform skilled duties and operate equipment for the operation, maintenance and installation of natural gas piping systems and related facilities. Location Location Available: Wilkinsburg. 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 Assist in the construction, operation and maintenance of gas distribution, transportation or production systems. Set meters, retire old meter sets, set curb boxes, repair service lines, connect and disconnect meters, repair leaks. Use tapping and other air compressor equipment and make connections at mainlines. Perform ditch digging, back filling, and carry tools and materials connected with the job. Operate 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. Candidates will be required to become operationally qualified and demonstrate proficiency in operating a backhoe during probation. Successful completion of a background investigation, including criminal history report, motor vehicle report and a DOT drug screening. Strong preference for 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 without regard to legally protected characteristics such as race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable 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). Additional Guidelines To maintain the integrity of the recruitment process and avoid real or perceived conflicts of interest due to employment or assignment of family members and personal referrals, specific guidelines apply to the hiring and assignment of these individuals, including: Family members cannot result in a supervisor/subordinate reporting relationship Family members cannot work in the same department #J-18808-Ljbffr