Gas Installation/ Repair Skilled Labor

Schell Games LLC; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

RDR is seeking Skilled Laborers to join our team in the Akron area. Workers will report to a supervisor and must be willing to travel extensively, including long hours and time away from home.

Responsibilities include working outdoors in varying weather, handling heavy lifting (up to 75 lbs), and using hand tools, mini excavators, dump trucks, and forklifts. Prior experience with underground lines and safety training is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be able to travel 70-100% of the time.
• Able to work outside in varying weather conditions.
• Able to lift up to 75 lbs and stand for long periods.
• Proficient with hand tools and basic equipment.
• Willing to work 40–50 hours per week and potentially 10+ hour days.

Responsibilities

• Operate and support underground directional drilling/ excavation tasks.
• Work with trenchers and mini excavators; manage dirt work and erosion repair.
• Install and tie-in service lines; abandon and modify main lines as needed.
• Pressure testing and pipeline-related tasks; assist drill operator with locator.

Skills

Hand tools

Heavy lifting

Willing to travel

Safety awareness

Mentorship

Tools

Mini excavator

Dump truck

Forklift

Locator

Job description

At RDR, we have a strong focus on growth and recruitment and employ only the best local talent within our region. RDR is seeking Skilled Laborers.

Job Summary:

Laborers will report directly to their RDR supervisor.

MUST BE ABLE TO TRAVEL 70-100% of the time. Currently home on weekends.

• Able to work outside in varying weather conditions.
• Able to lift - up to 75 lbs., stand for long periods of time, walk, squat, crouch.
• Able to work up to and at times greater than 10 hour days
• Must be proficient with hand tools.
• Comfortable working 40-50 hours per week on average. *weather permitting*.
• Maintain all required Operator Qualifications.
• Fuse pipe (manual, hydraulic, and electro fusion).
• Installation of service lines.
• Tie-over existing services.
• Abandon existing services.
• Pressure testing (Air and nitrogen).
• Pipeline pigging.
• Complete Main line installation and tie ins.
• Installation of bypasses and squeeze off live gas line.
• Abandon existing main line.
• Bagging live gas line.
• Basic operation of mini excavator, dump truck, and forklift.
• Assist drill operator with locator.
• Change and run equipment attachments.
• Properly load and haul equipment and materials.
• Mentor and teach fellow employees.
• Safety related incidents and property damage will be a determining factor in moving to the next class.
• Willing to volunteer to work when needed will be a requirement to move to the next class.
• Employee call-offs will be an evaluating factor before moving to next class.
• A willingness to work out of town will be an evaluating factor to move to the next class.
• Current employees will be considered for open positions before outside employment is considered for a position.
• Management will evaluate each employee’s task proficiency when considering employee’s move to next class.
• Next Class Operator or Drill Operator.

Experience Requirements:

Experience operating or working around underground directional drilling excavation. Experience with trenchers and/or mini excavators a plus. Dirt work/erosion repair experience. Construction experience. Experience working with live gas lines is a plus.

We look forward to working with you!