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Job Description

Summary:

Performs company field operations including manual labor and other duties necessary to accomplish the installation, repair, construction and maintenance of natural gas distribution systems.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities Specific to C&M Tech I:

• Installs, repairs or replaces steel and plastic pipe.

• Provides First Responder assistance in emergency situations.

• Locates gas lines.

• Loads and unloads required equipment, tools, and supplies onto and from truck.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities Specific to C&M Tech II:

• Same as above.

• Transports required equipment, tools and supplies to work site.

• Trains and coaches less experienced members of crew.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities Specific to C&M Tech III:

• Same as above.

• Assists with or leads work on site.

Education:

Requires a high school diploma or the equivalent knowledge of English, mathematics (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions and percentages), punctuation, grammar and spelling.

Experience:

C&M Tech I: Requires no prior work experience

C&M Tech II: Requires a minimum of two (2) years experience in construction, installation and/or maintenance systems (to include one of the following: natural gas distribution; piping systems; water, sewer, or electric utility; state/city/county/parish and the oil industry). Two (2) years experience in natural gas distribution preferred.

Must have one (1) year experience welding steel pipe

Must obtain Class A CDL within 90 days of employment.

Must pass company welding certification within 90 days of employment.

C&M Tech III: Requires a minimum of four (4) years experience in construction, installation and/or maintenance systems (to include one of the following: natural gas distribution; piping systems; water, sewer, or electric utility; state/city/county/parish and the oil industry). Two (2) years experience in natural gas distribution preferred.

Must have one (1) year experience welding steel pipe.

Must obtain Class A CDL within 90 days of employment.

Must pass company welding certification within 90 days of employment.

Additional Knowledge, Skills, Licenses/Certifications, Abilities & Personal Characteristics (KSLAPs)

C&M Tech I Only

• Able to pass written portion of commercial driver’s license (CDL) test within 12 months and attain complete CDL with 24 months.

• Able to obtain company plastic welding certification within 12 months and company Arc or Oxygen-Acetylene welding certification within 24 months.

C&M Tech II & III Only

• Able to 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.

• Able to demonstrate and maintain company plastic welding certification and company Arc or Oxygen-Acetylene welding certifications.

• Able to learn and perform gas meter resets and relights.

• Able to learn and utilize company’s mapping system.

Able to learn and complete paperwork as required.

• Able to motivate self, accomplish tasks and achieve goals with minimal supervision including self-directed learning.

C&M Tech I II & III

• Able to apply knowledge of industry and company safety standards and regulations.

• Able to use the proper tools for any given job.

• Able to assist with Plugging and Tapping procedures.

• Able to assist in preparation of pipe for welding.

• Able to learn and operate heavy equipment such as backhoe, trencher and a two-ton or larger truck.

• Able to demonstrate an aptitude for basic mechanical tasks.

• Able to respond well to changing priorities.

• Able to solve problems with logical solutions.

• Able to demonstrate and utilize effective oral and written communications skills.

• Able to learn and use a Personal Computer, SAP and Mobile Data.

• Able to listen effectively and clarify information as needed.

• Able to communicate with co-workers, customers, community leaders and/or contractors and vendors.

• Able to work independently or in a team based environment to accomplish assignments and achieve objectives.

• Able to demonstrate commitment to compliance with applicable laws and regulations, the Company’s Ethics and Compliance Code of Conduct, and other Company policies and procedures and do so consistently, take all required training courses and do so timely

• Able to demonstrate respect for all individuals, adhere to the Company’s values and business practices and do both consistently

Physical Requirements:

• Able to exert in excess of 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a minimal amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.

• Able to use a variety of hand tools and power tools including picks, shovels, sharp-shooters, pipe wrenches, pipe cutters, bolt cutters, pavement saws, jack hammers, air guns, etc.

• Able to operate a motor vehicle and heavy equipment and the ability to enter and exit vehicle unassisted.

• Able to operate a personal computer, either desktop or laptop.

• Able to stand, walk, stoop, kneel or crouch for extended periods of time.

• Able to exert routine physical effort on a daily basis.

Working Conditions:

• Able to work on a daily basis in all types of weather conditions.

• Able to work regular hours, with occasional overtime.

• Able to handle emergency situations, including possible exposure to gaseous atmospheres on occasion.

• Able to work rotating shifts, if required.

• Able to respond to emergency calls and/or call-outs and occasionally return to work while off duty.

• Able to certify and don personal protective equipment, such as respirator, safety glasses, hardhat, gloves, protective footwear and earplugs on a daily basis.

• Able to be included in random drug screen pool required for DOT drivers and DOT safety sensitive positions.

• May be required to remain in the service area during emergency events and assume responsibilities assigned by the company to aide in restoration efforts.

This job description reflects an assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks for this position. Other duties and tasks may be assigned to this position at the Company’s discretion.