Gas Distribution Technician: Field Ops & Meters

Aqua; Wilkinsburg (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Essential Utilities, Inc., operating as Aqua and Peoples/Delta brands, seeks a Fitter to perform skilled duties for natural gas piping system installation, operation and maintenance. Location available: Etna; eligibility requires living within 45 minutes of this location.

This position is regulated under 49 CFR Part 192 and includes random drug testing. Responsibilities include setting and repairing meters, operating backhoes and other heavy equipment, digging ditches, and connecting mainlines.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. required.
• Valid driver's license with good driving record.
• Must obtain Class A CDL.
• Experience outdoors with construction/manual labor.
• Backhoe operation proficiency required during probation.

Responsibilities

• Assist in construction, operation, and maintenance of gas systems.
• Set meters, retire old meters, set curb boxes, repair service lines.
• Repair leaks and connect/disconnect meters.
• Use tapping and air compressor equipment; connect at mainlines.
• Dig ditches, backfill, carry tools and materials; operate heavy equipment.

Skills

Driver's license

CDL Class A

Heavy equipment operation

Backhoe operation

Outdoor manual labor

DOT drug screening

Background check

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Job description

Essential Utilities, Inc., operating as Aqua and Peoples/Delta brands, seeks a Fitter to perform skilled duties for natural gas piping system installation, operation and maintenance. Location available: Etna; eligibility requires living within 45 minutes of this location.

This position is regulated under 49 CFR Part 192 and includes random drug testing. Responsibilities include setting and repairing meters, operating backhoes and other heavy equipment, digging ditches, and connecting mainlines.