Construction Technician - Orange County

Overview

Performs a wide range of physical and semi-skilled work associated with the operation, maintenance, and construction of the gas distribution system under the direction of higher level construction personnel. Works independently on some assignments performing field service work and leak systems.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs duties to Company guidelines and established safety procedures.
• On some assignments, maintains regulator stations.
• On some assignments, performs plastic joisting.
• Installs pressure control equipment and operates those that are two inches or smaller.
• On some assignments, operates internally-powered heavy construction equipment (e.g. hydro crane, backhoe, bobcat, etc. )
• Digs and back0fills excavations using manual and/or powered tools and equipment.
• Makes temporary and/or permanent pavement repairs.
• Cuts, threads, and prepares pipe for welding and fusing. Tests completed joints and applies protective coatings.
• Inspects, identifies, maintains, and operates basic types of mainline pipeline valves.
• On some assignments, reads and collects district pressure charts.
• Assembles, alters, rebuilds, tests, and repairs meter set assemblies and restores service to appliances.
• Performs turn-ons, closes and seasonal lights.
• Extracts information from and inputs data into computer systems. Uses computer to update records and order material.
• Effectively completes related paperwork, forms, and documentation.
• On some assignments performs leak surveys.
• Connects, operates and maintains tools.
• Assists other work groups, as needed.
• Responsible for the safe operation and driver inspection of Company vehicles.
• On some assignments, may drive heavy truck combinations (class A)
• Performs various other equivalent and lower-grade functions that the employee has been trained or for which training will be provided.

Contacts

Frequent contacts include: customers, city inspectors, and various Company employees and supervisors involved in maintaining the pipeline system. Must communicate clearly.

Minimum Qualifications

Must have a valid California driver license. Must pass a pre-employment drug test if a new hire or moving from a non-safety sensitive job. All incumbents are subject to participation in the company random drug testing program. Must pass pre-qualification examinations. Must pass physical abilities testing. Must have basic computer and communication skills.

Desired Qualifications

• Previous training or experience in jobs requiring mechanical, construction, and pressure control skills.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of and ability to perform basic installation, repair, and maintenance of smaller pipeline facilities.
• Leadership ability and customer contact skills.

Other

• May be required to work on-call on a rotating basis. May be required to work emergency call-outs adn be able to work occassional extensive hours.

Physical Demands

Very Heavy - Frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing 50 pounds or more with lifting objects in excess of 100 pounds as required.

Environmental Conditions

• Work will require entry to customer premises and will include outdoor activity.
• Exposed to extremes of climate and temperatures, high noise levels, rotating and vibrating equipment, rough terrain, and occasional work on ladders, roofs, attics, or high platforms, as well as confined spaces.
• May be required to work with high pressure gas.
• May be required to handle hazardous materials and waste.

Equipment

• Operates pipe locator, leak detector, plastic fusion equipment, shovel, heavy construction equipment, (e.g. bobcat, backhoe, hydro crane, etc. ) and other pneumatic, power or hand tools.
• Assists with the operation of welding equipment, guages, and hand-held electronic instruments.
• Operates PC and accesses mainframe programs.

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled

Salary : $63,400 - $80,300