Construction & Maintenance Helper
Job Summary
Enter the Energy industry as a Helper in our Construction & Maintenance Department. We seek individuals willing to perform physical work safely in an outdoor environment. In this role, you will perform a variety of skilled tasks including maintenance and construction on natural gas pipelines, meters and other equipment associated with a natural gas distribution system serving 1.2 million customers. This position will be assigned individual functions and work as part of a construction & maintenance crew under the direction of a higher classification and/or supervision. In addition, Helpers learn to operate and repair tools and equipment associated with the position, safely perform pipeline-related tasks including leak repair and leak surveys, line locating, pipeline monitoring and the accurate documentation of all pipeline work performed. The position requires driving, operating and maintaining heavy equipment and vehicles. With this position, a Helper must become competent in electronic mapping and learn all compliance required to perform the job duties.
***This position is subject to random drug testing. It also does not offer interview reimbursement or relocation benefits. ***
The successful candidates should have the following (please make sure your resume reflects how you meet the following 'requirements' in order to be considered):
Required:
• Minimum of High School Diploma or GED
• Must have a temporary CDL license, instruction permit identification card (TIPIC), at the time of the interview
• Must obtain a Class A commercial drivers license and all applicable endorsements before the end of the newly hired employees’ 90-working day probation period; the probation period begins the first day of employment
• Must be willing to work overtime, shifts, call-outs and holidays
• Ability to work outdoors in extreme weather conditions
Preferences:
1) Experience in natural gas, construction and maintenance or excavation, performing fitter operator-type work (strongly prefer at least one year such experience)
2) Experience using leak detection equipment
3) Basic computer knowledge
4) Ability to work in excavated areas, and work with heavy equipment like backhoes, front-end loaders, jackhammers, trenchers, light equipment, tapping equipment, boring equipment, leak detection equipment, etc
5) Have knowledge of or the ability to develop knowledge of, and to comply with, natural gas construction and maintenance procedures and safety regulations
6) Ability to complete the necessary paperwork accurately associated with this position
7) Also have the ability to be able to carry a tool bucket and 75 pound fire extinguisher
8) Physical ability and aptitude to: dig trenches with a shovel; perform pipefitting work and have the ability to operate necessary hand tools
Requires: Minimum of a High School diploma or GED
Must successfully pass required physical and/or aptitude tests
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Other Information
We offer excellent plans and programs for employees. Employees are rewarded with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package which may include: health benefits with coverage for families and domestic partners, vacation, retirement plans, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and much more. To learn more about our benefits, click here dombenefits.com.
Dominion Energy is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran or disabled status.
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