Fitter

About the role

Essential Utilities, Inc. delivers safe, clean, reliable services that improve quality of life for individuals, families, and entire communities. Operating as the Aqua (water and wastewater services) and the Peoples and Delta (natural gas) brands, Essential serves approximately 5.5 million people across 10 states. We are committed to sustainable growth, operational excellence, a superior customer experience, and premier employer status — including a competitive and comprehensive benefits package as well as a commitment to career growth opportunities. We are advocates for the communities we serve and are dedicated stewards of natural lands, protecting more than 7,600 acres of forests and other habitats throughout our footprint. Our company is one of the most significant publicly traded water, wastewater service and natural gas providers in the U.S. The Fitter will perform skilled duties and operate equipment for the operation, maintenance and installation of natural gas piping system and related natural gas facilities.

Location

Gibsonia — candidates must live within 45 minutes of this location to be eligible.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the construction, operation, and maintenance of gas distribution, transportation, or production systems.
• Set meters, retire old meter sets, set curb boxes, repair service lines, connect and disconnect meters, and repair leaks.
• Use tapping and other air compressor equipment and make connections at mainlines.
• Perform ditch digging, backfilling, and carry tools and materials connected with the job.
• Operate equipment such as backhoes, excavators, and dump trucks.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Valid driver's license with a good driving record.
• Must possess or have the ability to obtain a Class A CDL.
• Proven experience working outdoors performing construction or manual labor.
• Ability to operate heavy equipment; backhoe experience is preferred.
• Successful candidates must become operationally qualified and demonstrate proficiency in backhoe operation during the probationary period.
• Successful completion of a background investigation, including criminal history report, motor vehicle report, and DOT drug screening.
• Strong preference for applicants with prior pipeline experience.

Additional information

This position is a covered function regulated by 49 CFR Part 192 (pipeline safety rules) and is subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

Veterans of the United States Military are valued; the company will work with selected candidates to identify transferable military skills applicable to civilian careers at Peoples Natural Gas.