Job Description:
Hours: Monday - Friday, 7 AM - 3:30 PM with rotating on call off hour and weekend standby. Overtime as needs dictate.
Basic Function:
Performs construction and maintenance on Elizabethtown Gas Company distribution systems.
Essential Functions:
- Performs construction and maintenance on Elizabethtown Gas Company distribution systems
- Installation of mains and services.
- Repairs gas leaks
- Pipe coating
- Locating and mark-outs
- Main and service deactivation and activation
- Valve lubrication and maintenance
- Plastic fusion
- First response to potential leaks and other gas-related emergencies
- Responsible for completing all associated paperwork for the above described
- Operate a Kubota and Backhoe
Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:
- Work in all types of weather conditions
- Ability to lift 100 lbs.
- Routinely operate jackhammers & rotary drills
- Using a shovel to hand excavate
- Required to wear a full-face respirator
- Hours/day of standing or operating in confined spaces (trench)
- May have to work for up to 16 hours straight during emergency conditions
- Required to drive company vehicles for short lengths of time throughout the day
- Required to work Stand-By (24-hour on-call)
- Requires bending, kneeling, and operating tools in confined space conditions
This is a DOT-covered position and will be subject to random drug screening. Work location(s) may vary based on language as defined in the CBA. Required Experience:
- Experience in construction work
- Familiar with the use of air tools and construction equipment
- Valid NJ Driver's License
Preferred Skills/Background: Required Background:
- High School diploma;
- Or equivalent academic education and experience may be considered.