Control Equipment Operator B/A (Pipeline Welder)

MDU Resources Group; Boise (ID); Hybrid; USD 133,627,000 - 139,138,000; Full time

Job summary

MDU Resources Group in Boise, Idaho, is seeking a skilled trades technician to build and maintain gas distribution plants, including metering and pressure regulating devices. You will lead construction crews, ensure compliance with standards, review project documents, and provide day‑to‑day guidance and customer service.

Required: high school diploma or GED, five years in pipeline construction, Class A CDL, welding certifications (oxygen acetylene and electric arc), and basic computer skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Five years’ experience in pipeline construction.
• Class A CDL required with a clean driving record.
• Annual certification in oxygen acetylene and electric arc welding is required.
• Basic knowledge of computer software, hardware and internet.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain all plant related to the distribution of natural gas, including metering and pressure regulating devices.
• Direct the construction crews in the construction and maintenance of the plant in compliance with all applicable standards.
• Review documents and materials with manager assigned to the project prior to beginning and completion of each project.
• Assist in the training of personnel on the maintenance, construction and operation of the Company’s plant in day-to-day operation.
• Provide excellent customer service to both internal and external parties.

Skills

CDL license

Welding certifications

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Category: Skilled Trades, Technicians & Operators

Requisition Number: CONTR003916

• Posted : August 19, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

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Responsible for placing safety as #1 priority in day-to-day work routine for self and others. Monitors and maintains the PC truck and associated equipment. Operates, maintains and repairs tapping and plugging machines and special equipment for gas piping in all diameters without interruptions of service to customers served by low and high gas piping systems. Assists in training of welders and other field personnel as needed. Maintains all related documents and forms to comply with Company procedures and federal guidelines.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or GED equivalency.

Five years’ experience in pipeline construction.

Must maintain annual certification in both oxygen acetylene and electric arc welding.

Must have basic knowledge of computer software, hardware and internet.

Possess or aquire a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and safe driving record.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Must take all measures necessary to protect networks, devices, programs and data from cyber-attack, damage or unauthorized access.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States, no sponsorships considered.
• Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background checks.
• Must obtain a CDL within the first six (6) months of employment.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Build and maintain all plant related to the distribution of natural gas, including metering and pressure regulating devices

Direct the construction crews in the construction and maintenance of the plant in compliance with all applicable standards.

Review documents and materials with manager assigned to the project prior to beginning and completion of each project.

Assist in the training of personnel on the maintenance, construction and operation of the Company’s plant in day-to-day operation.

Provide excellent customer service to both internal and external parties.

B Wage: $46.64

A Wage: $48.37

Application Deadline: September 3, 2026 @ 11:00 a.m. CST

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