Construction Operator (Jackson)

Liberty Utilities; Jackson (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401K with 5% match

Employee stock purchase program

Job summary

LU Service Corp. in Jackson, MO is seeking an entry-level Construction Operator to support gas line installation, maintenance, and safety compliance. You will assist in reading maps, locating lines, and operating equipment under supervision, with potential CDL requirement based on task.

The role emphasizes outdoor work, teamwork, and adherence to company standards in a regulated utility environment, with opportunities to grow through the operator qualification program.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to read maps and communicate with customers.
• May require a CDL in some classifications.

Responsibilities

• Assists in installation and maintenance of gas lines, meters and regulators.
• Turns gas lines on/off and prepares work orders.
• Performs leakage surveys and locates underground lines.
• Operates heavy and/or specialized equipment to dig and backfill ditches and move materials.
• Verifies utility markings at job sites and supports welding operations.

Skills

Gas line work

Safety awareness

Reading maps

Heavy equipment operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Gas detectors

Flame ionization detector

Job description

Construction Operator (Jackson)

LU Service Corp.

Jackson, MO, US, 63755-0268

Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (AQN), parent company of Liberty, is a diversified international generation, transmission, and distribution utility. AQN is committed to providing safe, reliable, and cost-effective energy and water solutions through our portfolio of utility investments to over one million customer connections, largely in the United States and Canada.

At Algonquin, our vision is to be the most trusted utility service provider in North America – a premium regulated utility, known for our customer focus, commitment to sustainability, and strong community partnerships. Our employees are at the heart of that vision. We believe that when people are empowered to learn, grow, and contribute their ideas, we can achieve remarkable results together.

We are building a culture that values integrity, inclusivity, and innovation. By joining Algonquin, you’ll be part of a team that is shaping the future of energy and water, while creating long-term value for our customers, communities, employees, and shareholders.

Purpose

An opportunity to join a dynamic team driven to source, attract and engage diverse top talent across North America.

The successful candidate must maintain a primary residence located within 20 driving miles of the city limits of th designated service center. Driving distance will be determined by using Google Maps under normal traffic conditions. Employees on standby must also be able to meet required response times within the operating area within 55 minutes. Entry level position responsible for basic construction and maintenance activities. May not perform covered tasks on an independent basis until qualified for that covered task under the Company’s operator qualification program.

Accountabilities

• Assists in the installation and maintenance of gas lines, meters and regulators.
• Turns gas lines on and off as necessary. Prepares appropriate work orders.
• Assists in conducting leakage surveys. Reads maps, locates underground gas lines, classifies gas leaks, operates combustible gas indicators and flame ionization units. Prepares leak repair work orders.
• May operate and maintain heavy and/or specialized equipment and tools in order to dig and backfill ditches, load and unload pipe, meter fittings and other materials.
• Reviews job site maps for all utility lines. Ensures placement of utility markings at job site.
• Assists in welding operations for the installation, maintenance and repair of pipes, meter guards and regular settings.
• Provides barricade and channelization services at worksites that are in compliance with Federal and state regulations and Company standards.
• May assist in the installation and maintenance of cathodic protection systems in accordance with Federal and state pipeline safety regulation and Company standards.
• May conduct interference surveys, maintains and repairs rectifiers and runs short locators to replace bad insulators.
• May conduct surveys of new construction, schools, shopping centers and other areas as required. Checks high pressure lines, loss of gas, odorization and pressure upgrades.
• Maybe required to respond to emergency and after hour service calls.
• Requires frequently performing activities, including but not limited to stooping, bending, crawling, kneeling, grasping, reaching, climbing and lifting objects up to 100 pounds (eg: lifting and pulling rolls of pipe).
• Performs other related duties as required.

Education and Experience

• General educational knowledge normally acquired through a high school diploma or a General Equivalency Diploma (GED).
• Must satisfactorily complete all regulatory and company requirements/qualifications for the applicable classification prior to performing a covered task independently.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Requires the ability to communicate with internal and/or external customers in order to obtain and/or provide basic types of factual information.
• Requires the ability to perform basic addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
• May require a commercial driver's license (CDL)

Working Conditions:

• Works in an outdoor environment

What We Offer

As a valued member of our team, you will enjoy competitive pay that reflects your skills and experience. You will also have access to a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage & a 401K plan with a 5% match, effective day one
• Annual bonus and merit increase eligibility
• Life insurance and short-term & long-term disability
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Free Employee Assistance Program & Headspace account
• Reward & recognition programs, service awards, a great company culture, and a collaborative & flexible work environment

Compensation

Our purpose is sustaining energy and water for life, and it is demonstrated in everything we do as a business and as an employee team.

As the successful candidate

Our Mission

We provide safe, secure, reliable, cost-effective and sustainable energy and water solutions. Our mission is how we create value as an organization—it is what drives us every day to fulfill our purpose.

Our Vision

We better the lives of our customers and communities. Our vision is what we see as possible. It's where we aspire to be, what we want to achieve and how we'll make animpact. It guides and keeps us on the right path as we work towards fulfilling our purposes.

• Customer Centric
• Integrity
• Teamwork
• Outcome focused
• Continuous learning

We are an equal opportunity employer and value each person's unique background, diversity, experiences, perspectives and talents.

Full participation of all employees in a safe, healthy and respectful environment is key to individual and company success. We are committed to fully utilizing the abilities of all our employees and expect each of our employees to honour this commitment in their daily responsibilities.