Job Description

Position Summary: The Pipefitter is an integral position in the process of construction, maintenance, replacement, and repair of natural gas distribution infrastructure. This position is an operator qualified position with working experience in the use of fusion equipment and pipefitting procedures. The position may also be required to travel to various work locations based on Pike clients' needs and deliver optimum customer service.

Essential Functions:

• Work safely while performing new construction, maintenance, replacement or repair work as it relates to natural gas polyethylene piping.
• Performs pipe fitting/connections and tie-ins for polyethylene pipe sizes predominately 2" and below.
• Pipe joining techniques range from butt or socket fusion, electrofusion, or mechanical coupling.
• Inspect and test piping systems for leaks.
• Understand the proper use and maintenance of fusion equipment and hand tools.
• Frequently works around live gas systems and other utilities during hand digging functions to locate said utilities.
• This position exercises due care in protecting the utilities, life and other property.
• Maintains company vehicles, equipment and tools for proper working order.
• Able to perform rigorous physical labor such as using a shovel, erection of road signs, use of pneumatic and engine driven equipment.
• Capable of working on a team, receiving and following directions.
• Possess a basic knowledge of materials used in natural gas infrastructure work.
• Must be able to acquire operator qualifications to perform covered tasks as needed.
• Understands OSHA competent person standards.
  • Testing and classifying soils
  • Sloping and shoring standards
• Understands when to wear personnel protective equipment.
• Works in trenches and bell holes.
• Able to identify different types of materials used in natural gas infrastructure work.
• Must be able to work outside, frequently in inclement weather.
• Does all other related work as required to complete the job.

Minimum Requirements:

• Limited field experience in natural gas.
• Able to read and communicate effectively in English.
• Valid driver's license and DOT medical card.
• A Commercial Driver's License is strongly preferred.
• Able to travel long distances on short notice, when required.
• Able to work for extended periods in various locations, when required.
• Able to lift in excess of 50 lbs.
• Willing to work over-time when requested.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Willing to work outside of the normal work schedule including weekends, holidays, and overtime as required for the position.

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands/fingers to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms.

Work Environment:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to dirt, fumes, or airborne particles, moving mechanical equipment and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at construction job sites. The employee may be subject to one or more of the following atmospheric conditions that may affect the respiratory system from fumes, odors, mists, or gases. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud. This position is performed in outside weather conditions.

Competencies:

• Self-Motivated
• Team-Oriented
• Customer Oriented
• Must be able to follow Company safety rules and all other Company policies.

This position is subject to the Federal Department of Transportation (DOT) drug & alcohol testing regulations as outlined in 49 CFR Part 382 and /or 49 CFR Part 199.

EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled

Pike Gas, LLC is a Non-Union Company

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as requested to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

About Us

About Us

Founded in 1945, Pike is a leading provider of construction, repair and engineering services for electric and gas utilities, as well as telecommunications companies with a growing portfolio of turnkey renewable projects. We work with hundreds of utility clients across the country, and we continuously expand our offerings to supply our customers with the ideas, technology, experience, manpower and equipment to perform any job.

"Essential" is the one word that sums up who we are, the work we do and what our people mean to us. Each of our employees plays a critical role in ensuring that infrastructure systems are up and running when people and businesses need them.

Pike is a family-oriented workplace with a strong culture of safety, collaboration, innovation and exceptional customer service.

About the Team

Gas Services

Pike Gas Services employees ensure communities have safe and reliable access to natural gas. Whether maintaining thousands of feet and polyethylene and steel pipeline mains, connecting new gas services or retiring others, our employees use their operational experience to help our partners deliver natural gas safely and efficiently.