Gas Distribution Fitter & Equipment Operator

Aqua, Inc.; Vandergrift (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Peoples Natural Gas, a unit of Essential Utilities, seeks a Fitter to perform skilled duties and operate equipment for the gas piping system and related facilities. The role requires outdoor construction work, setting meters, repairing lines, and operating heavy equipment with safety as a priority.

Location: Kiski area (within 45 minutes). You must have a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver's license, and the ability to obtain a Class A CDL. Background checks and a DOT drug screen apply.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 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 preferred and probationary proficiency needed.

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 types of equipment: backhoes, excavators, dump trucks.

Skills

Outdoor work experience

Heavy equipment operation

Backhoe experience

Clean driving record

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Backhoe

Job description

Peoples Natural Gas, a unit of Essential Utilities, seeks a Fitter to perform skilled duties and operate equipment for the gas piping system and related facilities. The role requires outdoor construction work, setting meters, repairing lines, and operating heavy equipment with safety as a priority.

Location: Kiski area (within 45 minutes). You must have a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver's license, and the ability to obtain a Class A CDL. Background checks and a DOT drug screen apply.