C&M Laborer

Duties and Responsibilities

• Mixing and pouring concrete and broom finishing patches in street and making temporary repairs to pavement.
• Pulling out old services, including removing and disposing of old piping.
• Cutting and threading pipe.
• Cleaning tools and maintaining tools and general work around tool cart.
• Locates, repairs and services all curb cock, valve, and stop boxes.
• Irrigate trees, shrubbery or grass that may have been subject to leaking gas.
• May be required to replace same.
• Bottoms ditches, digs bell holes.
• Installs main and service piping.
• Properly grades main and service piping.
• Sets blocking.
• Paint service pipe and meter settings.
• Makes necessary repairs to foundation walls to the extent possible.
• Aids in loading and unloading supplies and materials from truck.
• Clean, oil, grease and make minor repairs on all pneumatic tools.
• Replace air hose and exchange various tool attachments when necessary including starting and operating compressor (does not include maintenance).
• Supplies information required on reports, time tickets, service and meter orders.
• Refinish asphalt patches in street.
• Resod and reseed lawns.
• Refill sunken ditches.
• Replace cement around basement service pipe entries to make them water proof.
• Performs carpentry work to a limited extent including setting forms for concrete.
• Clean machines after each operation and restore components to their respective storage boxes.
• Aid garage mechanics on minor repairs.
• Aid in tapping equipment in placing and align tapping machines properly and assemble tapping equipment with necessary attachments.
• Takes grade in preparation for boring after main is exposed, sets bore and assists in boring operation.
• Operate directional bore locate box and rambore.
• Tests connections for leaks.
• Operate various air tools for excavation and backfilling including paving break.
• Operate air tools and equipment other than those requiring respirator protection for the purpose of preparing piping for repair or joining including scalers.
• Install bar holes.
• Operate CGI for purposes other than leak searches.
• Pump drips periodically in emergencies.
• Performs maintenance work involved in pipe corrosion protection operations such as applying green line, fiberglass, mastic, etc.
• Uses locate equipment to locate piping for internal purposes.

Essential Characteristics

• Ability to lead by example in support of the Company’s essential characteristics and values: strong ethics and integrity, dedication to a safe work environment, commitment to a diverse workforce that recognizes and respects every individual’s unique skills and perspectives.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to adapt in a fast-moving and changing culture.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the proven ability to build and establish rapport with a diverse array of people.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively in order to meet individual goals and deadlines.
• Ability to work as part of a team and display a positive attitude for this dynamic environment.

Required Education (certifications, licenses)

• A high school diploma or the equivalent.

Required Knowledge, Skill And Abilities

• Experience in construction, working with a variety of hand tools and heavy equipment is preferred.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in outdoor weather environment and being exposed to all weather conditions.
• Flexible to work at any Spire work site (St. Louis and surrounding areas).
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Windows.
• Experience working in an environment where safety protocols are enforced is preferred.

Physical demands, environment and schedule

• Must be capable of lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Outdoor work environment - exposed to all weather conditions, in construction areas with uneven surfaces and in areas exposed to loud audible noises.
• Some overtime may be required during peak periods.