Construction Technician

About the role

Do you enjoy operating heavy equipment and building the infrastructure that keeps a community running? Join KUB and play a hands-on role in constructing and maintaining the natural gas, water, and wastewater systems that serve our customers every day. In this role, you’ll work in a variety of environments and weather conditions while safely operating equipment such as excavators, dump trucks, loaders, trailers, and small cranes. You’ll help install, repair, and maintain pipelines, transport and manage materials, and interpret maps and construction prints to support critical utility projects across the community.

Safety is at the core of everything we do. You’ll learn and apply safety standards from KUB, DOT, OSHA, and other regulatory agencies while working closely with your crew to protect each other, the public, and the systems we rely on.

This position is subject to be called-in at any time and must be able to work overtime as required. This position operates on rotating shifts and stand-by schedules and may require responding during emergencies to help restore essential utility services when our community needs it most.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment including excavators, dump trucks, loaders, trailers, and small cranes
• Install, repair, and maintain pipelines and utility systems
• Transport and manage materials on job sites
• Interpret maps and construction prints to support utility projects
• Apply safety standards from KUB, DOT, OSHA, and other regulatory agencies
• Respond to emergency calls to restore essential utility services

Qualifications

Physical Requirements

• Heavy physical work and endurance including lifting, bending, stooping, squatting, and working in close spaces and trench boxes
• Operate various hand tools and equipment that may weigh more than 75 pounds
• Above normal mental and visual alertness
• Physical and mental stamina to work extended periods during emergencies and in extreme weather conditions
• Work rotating second shift and standby
• Work outside in all seasons, including unfavorable and inclement weather conditions
• Work often in wet conditions
• Exposure to high noise levels, dirt, dust, and traffic
• Wear appropriate protective clothing and equipment including respirators, boots, face shields, and eye protection
• Subject to be called-in at any time
• Ability to work overtime as required

Minimum Requirements

• High school education or equivalent with a high degree of mechanical ability
• Experience and/or ability to operate large vehicles, equipment, and tools required in the installation, maintenance, and repair of utility mains and services
• Possess a valid driver’s license
• Obtain and maintain a valid Tennessee Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) within six (6) months
• Demonstrate critical thinking skills in a stressful environment in emergency situations

Please note that due to job responsibilities, KUB does not provide immigration sponsorship for and/or based on this position.

Preferred Requirements

• One (1) to four (4) years of experience in utility construction and maintenance
• Progression through a natural gas Operator Qualification (OQ) program, either through KUB or similar program
• One (1) to four (4) years of experience operating heavy construction equipment, tools, instruments, and vehicles necessary to perform utility construction
• Possess a current Class A TN Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)
• Knowledge and experience in reading blueprints and engineering diagrams associated with pipeline construction; making measurements and field sketches and logging construction activities
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Experience and demonstrated ability to use a computer to manage work