Dry Utilities: Gas fuser/laborer (Round Rock, TX)

DNT Construction LLC; Round Rock (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

401(k) Matching

Job summary

DNT Construction LLC in Texas is hiring a gas fuser/laborer for our Austin Dry Utilities Department. The role involves installing mainline poly gas lines by fusion or electrofusion, preparing and aligning pipes, and operating fusion equipment.

This is a labor-intensive field position with 40 to 60 hour weeks, outdoors, requiring physical stamina and attention to safety, plus travel sometimes.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience with poly gas line installations and electrofusion.
• Knowledge of pipefitting procedures and heating/cooling times for joints.
• Experience with safety and operator qualifications records.

Responsibilities

• Construct, install, and maintain piping systems for natural gas utilities by joining pipe sections using fusion or electrofusion.
• Operate fusion equipment and other tools, such as welding machines or cutting torches, to install gas mains and services.
• Prepare the pipe and the worksite for installation, which may include digging trenches, aligning pipes, and sanding pipe ends.
• Maintain a clean and organized worksite, secure the work area, and follow all safety regulations.
• Maintain all necessary paperwork and documentation, including operator qualifications.

Skills

Poly gas line installations

Electrofusion

Pipefitting procedures

Tools

Fusion equipment

Welding machines

Cutting torches

Job description

DNT is an approved turnkey installer of electric, telecom, and gas infrastructure for municipalities and providers throughout Texas.

We are now hiring a gas fuser/laborer for our Austin Dry Utilities Department.

The gas fuser/laborer will install mainline poly gas lines by joining pipes using fusion or electrofusion. They will prepare and align pipes, operate fusion equipment, and ensure worksite safety and cleanliness. The role requires strong physical stamina and attention to detail to create safe, leak-proof joints.

A work week averages 40 to 60 hours. This job is labor-intensive, and you will be working outside!

What We Offer

• Health, Dental, and Vision are effective after 91 days of employment.
• Paid Time Off starts accruing on day 1!
• Selected Paid Holidays.
• 401 (k) Contributions after 1 year with employer contributions matching up to 4%.

To Be Considered For The Role, You Must

• 2- 3 years of experience with poly gas line installations with electrofusion and pipefitting procedures.
• Strong understanding of heating and cooling times for proper pipefitting.
• Must not have a bad record with gas companies, including disqualifications, leaks found in wells, not doing what is being told, or any points on OQs.
• Provide proof of OQs with prior companies, pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to travel with an overnight stay is sometimes required.
• Reliable transportation to and from the job site.

Responsibilities

• Construct, install, and maintain piping systems for natural gas utilities by joining pipe sections using fusion or electrofusion.
• Operate fusion equipment and other tools, such as welding machines or cutting torches, to install gas mains and services.
• Prepare the pipe and the worksite for installation, which may include digging trenches, aligning pipes, and sanding pipe ends.
• Maintain a clean and organized worksite, secure the work area, and follow all safety regulations.
• Maintain all necessary paperwork and documentation, including operator qualifications.

Department: Field-Dry

This is a non-management position

This is a full time position