Gas Equipment Operator I - Pipefitter Apprentice

[DESCRIPTION OF WORK

[Under the direct supervision of the Gas Crew Chief, performs a variety of skilled and unskilled work in maintenance, construction and repair of gas department mains, structures, and customer service lines. Operates digging equipment, backhoes, directional drilling equipment, trenchers, and tampers.

**[QUALIFICATIONS

[Any combination of education, training, and experience equivalent to graduation of high school plus two years experience with natural gas company preferably with one year experience as a pipefitter or pipefitter apprentice. And / Or other applicable underground construction experience.

**[ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB]{arial",sans-serif"=""}**]{arial",sans-serif"=""}]{arial",sans-serif"=""}**]{arial",sans-serif"=""}]{arial",sans-serif"=""}**

- Assist with the layout, assembly, installation, maintenance, repair and removal of underground/above ground natural gas distribution mains, services, equipment, and meter activity.

- Digs

and

fills

holes

and

ditches

for

gas

department and

other

departments as

assigned

at construction sites

with

department

equipment,

machinery,

and

vehicles.

- Assists at construction sites excavating and backfilling trenches and ditches by hand. Grade or level trench bases using hand tools and operate tamping machines. Restore landscaping.

- Assists in the operation of Directional Drilling and locating equipment for boring under streets, sidewalks, yards, and other obstructions.

- Measure and mark pipes for cutting and threading. Cleans, paints, coats and wraps gas pipe. Tap mains and does gas piping under supervision.

- Adjusts and makes minor repairs on department equipment and keeps equipment clean and in good working order.

**[SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS]{arial",sans-serif"=""}**

- Must possess a valid drivers license.

- Possession of, or ability to obtain and maintain, a valid Class A Commercial Drivers License within six (6) months of hire.