Construction & Maintenance Technician

JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE

Delta Utilities is seeking a C&M Technician to perform company field operations including manual labor and other duties necessary to accomplish the installation, repair, construction and maintenance of natural gas distribution systems.

ACCOUNTABILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Installs, repairs or replaces steel and plastic pipe.

• Provides First Responder assistance in emergency situations.

• Locates gas lines.

• Loads and unloads required equipment, tools, and supplies onto and from truck.

• (C&M Tech II) Transports required equipment, tools, and supplies to work sites.

• (C&M Tech II) Trains and coaches less experienced members of the crew.

(C&M Tech III) Assists with or leads work on site.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Minimum education required of the position

• Requires a high school diploma or the equivalent knowledge of English, mathematics (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions and percentages), punctuation, grammar and spelling.

Minimum experience required of the position

• C&M Tech I: Requires no prior work experience.
• C&M Tech II: Requires a minimum of two (2) years’ experience in construction, installation and maintenance of gas distribution systems, including a commercial driver’s license and company welding certifications.
C&M Tech III: Requires a minimum of four (4) years’ experience in construction, installation and maintenance of gas distribution systems, including two years experience welding (steel) pipe. Requires a commercial driver’s license and company welding certification.

Minimum knowledge, skills and abilities preferred of the position

• Able to apply knowledge of industry and company safety standards and regulations.

• Able to provide a valid state driver's license and present and maintain a good driving record and to operate company vehicles safely and in compliance with applicable laws and company policies.

• Able to use the proper tools for any given job.

• Able to assist with Plugging and Tapping procedures.

• Able to assist in preparation of pipe for welding.

• Able to learn and operate heavy equipment such as backhoe, trencher and a two-ton or larger truck.

• Able to learn and perform gas meter resets and relights.

• Able to learn and utilize company’s mapping system.

• Able to learn and complete paperwork as required.

• Able to demonstrate an aptitude for basic mechanical tasks.

• Able to respond well to changing priorities.

• Able to solve problems with logical solutions.

• Able to demonstrate and utilize effective oral and written communications skills.

• Able to learn and use a Personal Computer, SAP and Mobile Data.

• Able to listen effectively and clarify information as needed.

• Able to communicate with co-workers, customers, community leaders and/or contractors and vendors.

• Able to work independently or in a team based environment to accomplish assignments and achieve objectives.

• Able to motivate self, accomplish tasks and achieve goals with minimal supervision including self-directed learning.

• Able to demonstrate commitment to compliance with applicable laws and regulations, the Company’s Ethics and Compliance Code of Conduct, and other Company policies and procedures and do so consistently, take all required training courses and do so timely

Able to demonstrate respect for all individuals, adhere to the Company’s values and business practices and do both consistently

Physical Requirements:

• Able to exert in excess of 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a minimal amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.

• Able to use a variety of hand tools and power tools including picks, shovels, sharp-shooters, pipe wrenches, pipe cutters, bolt cutters, pavement saws, jack hammers, air guns, etc.

• Able to operate a motor vehicle and heavy equipment and the ability to enter and exit vehicle unassisted.

• Able to operate a personal computer, either desktop or laptop.

• Able to stand, walk, stoop, kneel or crouch for extended periods of time.

• Able to exert routine physical effort on a daily basis.

Working Conditions:

• Able to work on a daily basis in all types of weather conditions.

• Able to work regular hours, with occasional overtime.

• Able to handle emergency situations, including possible exposure to gaseous atmospheres on occasion.

• Able to work rotating shifts, if required.

• Able to respond to emergency calls and/or call-outs and occasionally return to work while off duty.

• Able to certify and don personal protective equipment, such as respirator, safety glasses, hardhat, gloves, protective footwear and earplugs on a daily basis.

• Able to be included in random drug screen pool required for DOT drivers and DOT safety sensitive positions.

• Able to pass written portion of commercial driver’s license (CDL) test within 12 months and attain complete CDL within 24 months.

• Able to obtain company plastic welding certification within 12 months and company Arc or Oxygen-Acetylene welding certification within 24 months.

• Able to demonstrate and maintain company plastic welding certification and company Arc or Oxygen-Acetylene welding certifications.

May be required to remain in the service area during emergency events and assume responsibilities assigned by the company to aide in restoration efforts.

About Delta Utilities

Delta Utilities is a leading natural gas utility with a focus on safe, dependable service to customers. Headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana, the utility will serve nearly

600,000 customers and become one of the leading natural gas providers in Louisiana and Mississippi and among the top 40 providers in the United States.

In 2023, Entergy announced that it had entered into an agreement with Delta Utilities to sell its Louisiana gas distribution business. The natural gas utility currently serves more than 200,000 customers across East Baton Rouge and Orleans parishes. In February 2024, Delta Utilities entered into an agreement with CenterPoint Energy to acquire its Louisiana and Mississippi natural gas businesses, which currently serve approximately 381,000 customers. Once the transactions are complete, Entergy's Louisiana natural gas operations and CenterPoint Energy's Louisiana and Mississippi natural gas systems will be operated by Delta Utilities. Learn more: https://deltautilities.com/

Delta Utilities and associated entities are equal-opportunity employers. We do not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis or any protected class under federal, state, or local law.

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