Distribution Crew Worker

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Note: The selected candidate must live within 45 minutes from the New Bern, NC Operation Center.

Position Summary

Responsible for a variety of activities associated with the installation and maintenance of distribution and transmission pipelines.

Responsibilities:

• Performs a variety of activities associated with pipeline installation and maintenance including:
  • Layout of line; clean surface of metal pipes
  • Locate lines (as needed)
  • Cut, thread, and re-wrap pipes
  • Fuse plastic pipe
  • Performs site excavation (including pavement & concrete)
  • Set-up for job (ensure tools and equipment available)
  • Restore landscaping
• Performs and assists in related activities:
  • Assists in making taps (steel and plastic)
  • Traffic control
  • “Squeeze-off” steel and plastic
  • Install leak clamps
  • Install cathodic protection devices
  • Assists with purges
  • Assist in relocating service lines
  • Retire services (disconnect and cap)
  • Install and repair excess flow valves
  • Change stop-cocks
• Performs above functions utilizing a variety of tools and equipment:
  • Hand tools (brushes, grinders, etc.)
  • Shovels
  • Rakes
  • Jack hammer
  • “Squeeze” tool
  • Heating iron
• Performs other duties as assigned and required.

Basic/Required Qualifications:

• Must possess a high school diploma or a GED
• Mechanical aptitude
• Knowledge of hand tools
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Safety awareness; driver’s license
• Prefer prior related experience

Physical Requirements:

• Must work outdoors in adverse weather conditions
• Flexible work schedule
• Lifting up to 100 lbs.
• Frequent bending, stooping, standing, digging, climbing
• Work on uneven terrain, many times with heavy vegetation
• Manual dexterity (hand/eye coordination)
• Keen eyesight
• Good hearing
• Good sense of smell
• Comes in frequent contact with insects and animals
• Ability to use SCBA when responding to gas leaks

Travel Requirements

Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)

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Posting Expiration Date

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Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.

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