Gas Distribution Tech & Heavy Equipment Operator

Aqua America, Inc.; Gibsonia (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Outdoor construction labor

Heavy equipment operation

Backhoe operation

CDL Class A

Clean driving record

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Backhoe machinery

Dump trucks

Air compressor equipment

Job description

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.