Field Technician, C&M

About the Role

Performs construction and maintenance operating work related to a pipeline system.

Responsibilities

• Perform pipeline construction, installation, maintenance, and removal work on transmission and distribution pipelines.
• Load, unload, and operate various tools and equipment, including:
  • Pipe and crescent wrenches
  • Pipe cutters and threaders
  • Hammers and screwdrivers
  • Picks, shovels, and rakes
  • Air compressors and generators
  • Plastic fusion irons
  • Jackhammers and concrete saws
  • Booms and chains
  • Mini and large backhoe
  • Combustible Gas Indicators
  • Tapping equipment
  • No blow equipment
  • Forklift
  • Respirators
  • Oxygen analyzer
• Perform routine maintenance on vehicles and equipment, including:
  • Fueling trucks and checking fluid levels
  • Applying lubricants
  • Changing oil and filters
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  • Cleaning/adjusting tools
• Investigate customer-related orders and/or emergency situations, including:
  • Low Pressure calls
  • Class 1 Leaks
  • Blowing lines
  • Fires/explosions
  • Undetectable lines

Qualifications

• Knowledge of use, function, and maintenance of manual tools and equipment applicable to the position.
• Knowledge of application of basic arithmetic: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division (tested).
• Knowledge of construction and maintenance of transmission and/or distribution pipeline systems.
• Working knowledge and training relative to:
  • Working in excavations and/or confined spaces
  • Basic customer service activities
  • Company and governmental operating/safety procedures
  • Fusing plastic pipe
  • Characteristics of natural gas
  • Basic computer functions and relevant software
• Understanding of how to read and interpret maps, atlas pages, blueprints, and job orders.
• Demonstrated ability to read and write fluently in English.

Requirements

• Required applicable driver's license.
• Required Applicable Operator Qualifications.
• Required CDL eligibility.
• Physical abilities:
  • Lift or move objects weighing up to 20 pounds 10-15 times a day; up to 40 pounds 7-10 times a day; over 50 pounds 5-6 times a day.
  • Climb into and out of excavations.
  • Travel over uneven terrain including mud, gravel, sand, rocks, ice, and snow.
  • React immediately to emergency situations to prevent injury to self and others.
  • Smell odorant in natural gas.
  • Detect and react to warning signals at work sites.
  • Peripheral vision and accurate depth perception.
  • Visual abilities sufficient to perform job duties.

Regular and reliable attendance is required in performance of job. Employee may be required to perform additional duties as assigned.