Fitter

Aqua America, Inc.; Gibsonia (Allegheny County); Presencial; USD 50.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

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Benefits package

Descripción de la vacante

Essential Utilities, Inc. offers a role in gas distribution construction and maintenance, requiring hands-on field work and operation of heavy equipment.

A valid Class A CDL and a clean driving record are required, with preference for backhoe experience and outdoor labor proficiency. This position involves on-site work in a regulatory environment, including meter work, system connections, and safety checks.

Formación

• Requires high school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver's license with clean driving record.
• Must possess or obtain Class A CDL.
• Proven experience outdoors in construction/manual labor.
• Ability to operate heavy equipment; backhoe experience preferred.
• Probationary period includes proficiency demonstration in backhoe operation and background checks.

Responsabilidades

• Assisting in construction, operation and maintenance of gas distribution, transportation or production system.
• Setting meters, retiring old meter sets, setting curb boxes, repairing service lines, connecting and disconnecting meters, repairing leaks.
• Using tapping and other air compressor equipment and making connections at mainlines.
• Performing ditch digging, back filling, carrying tools and materials.
• Operating equipment such as backhoes, excavators, or dump trucks.

Conocimientos

Outdoor construction labor

Heavy equipment operation

Backhoe operation

CDL Class A

Clean driving record

Educación

High School Diploma or GED

Herramientas

Backhoe machinery

Dump trucks

Air compressor equipment

Descripción del empleo

Essential Utilities, Inc. delivers safe, clean, reliable services that improve quality of life for individuals, families, and entire communities. Operating as the Aqua (water and wastewater services) and the Peoples and Delta (natural gas) brands, Essential serves approximately 5.5 million people across 10 states. We are committed to sustainable growth, operational excellence, a superior customer experience, and premier employer status - including a competitive and comprehensive benefits package as well as a commitment to career growth opportunities. We are advocates for the communities we serve and are dedicated stewards of natural lands, protecting more than 7,600 acres of forests and other habitats throughout our footprint. Our company is one of the most significant publicly traded water, wastewater service and natural gas providers in the U.S.

Location Available: Gibsonia - If you do not live within 45 minutes of this location, you will not be eligible for this opportunity. Please refer to other openings.

Note to veterans of the United States Military: We value your service to our country and recognize the skills and competencies gained during your military career. If selected as a successful candidate, we will work with you to identify transferable skills gained in the military that can be applied to civilian careers at Peoples Natural Gas.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in the construction, operation and maintenance of gas distribution, transportation or production system.
• Setting meters, retiring old meter sets, setting curb boxes, repairing service lines, connecting and disconnecting meters, repairing leaks.
• Using tapping and other air compressor equipment and making connections at mainlines.
• Performing ditch digging, back filling, carrying tools and materials connected with the job.
• Operating one or more of the following types of equipment: backhoes, excavators, dump trucks.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Valid driver's license and good driving record.
• Must possess or have the ability to obtain a Class A CDL.
• Proven experience working outdoors performing construction/manual labor.
• Ability to operate heavy equipment, backhoe experience is preferred.
• Successful candidates will be required to become operationally qualified and demonstrate proficiency in the operation of a backhoe during his or her probationary period.
• Successful completion of a background investigation, including criminal history report, motor vehicle report and a DOT drug screening.
• Strong preference will be given to applicants with prior pipeline experience.

This position is a covered function regulated by 49 CFR Part 192 (pipeline safety rules) and is subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

Essential Utilities, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Equal employment opportunity is provided to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to the following legally protected characteristics: race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions, including medical conditions related to lactation), physical or mental disability, covered-veteran status, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal law. Essential Utilities is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you have a condition that may prevent you from applying for a job online or need to request an accommodation during the interview process, please call (1-877-271-9012). To maintain the integrity of the recruitment process and to avoid real or perceived conflicts of interest due to employment and/or assignment of family members and personal referrals, specific guidelines apply to the hiring and assignment of these individuals including, but not limited to: Family members cannot result in a supervisor/subordinate reporting relationship Family members cannot work in the same department.

Essential Utilities, Inc. delivers safe, clean, reliable services that improve quality of life for individuals, families, and entire communities. Operating as the Aqua (water and wastewater services) and the Peoples and Delta (natural gas) brands, Essential serves approximately 5.5 million people across 10 states. We are committed to sustainable growth, operational excellence, a superior customer experience, and premier employer status - including a competitive and comprehensive benefits package. We are advocates for the communities we serve and are dedicated stewards of natural lands, protecting more than 7,600 acres of forests and other habitats throughout our footprint. Our company is one of the most significant publicly traded water, wastewater service and natural gas providers in the U.S.