Gas Distribution Fitter & Heavy Equipment Operator

Aqua America, Inc.; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Peoples, an Essential Utilities company, is seeking a Gas Fitter to support the operation, maintenance and installation of natural gas piping and facilities in Western Pennsylvania. Location available at Kiski and eligible candidates must reside within 45 minutes.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED and a valid driver’s license with a Class A CDL. Prior outdoor construction experience and backhoe proficiency are preferred; successful candidates will undergo background and DOT drug

Qualifications

• Proven outdoors construction/manual labor experience.
• Ability to operate heavy equipment; backhoe experience preferred.
• Must meet background checks including DOT drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Assist in construction, operation and maintenance of gas distribution systems.
• Set meters, retire old sets, repair service lines, connect/disconnect meters and fix leaks.
• Utilize air compressor equipment and make connections at mainlines.
• Perform ditch digging, back filling and transport tools and materials.
• Operate equipment such as backhoes, excavators, and dump trucks.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Backhoe experience

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Class A CDL

Job description

Peoples, an Essential Utilities company, is seeking a Gas Fitter to support the operation, maintenance and installation of natural gas piping and facilities in Western Pennsylvania. Location available at Kiski and eligible candidates must reside within 45 minutes.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED and a valid driver’s license with a Class A CDL. Prior outdoor construction experience and backhoe proficiency are preferred; successful candidates will undergo background and DOT drug