What are the responsibilities and job description for the Gas Electric UG Service Install WF position at Standard Utility Construction?
Job Description: Responsible for directing crew to complete tasks as required to perform underground gas and electric service installation and repair projects to meet scheduled timelines. Responsible for ensuring safety rules are followed by crew at all times. Responsible for the safe operation of excavation equipment on the jobsite. Properly completes all associated documentation (production records, videos, JSAs, work tickets, etc.)related to service and company requirements. Responsibilities will also include working on underground services/secondary lines and associated equipment up to 600 volts unsupervised. Position is 5 day work week, 40-50 hours and on call as needed. May be required to work weekends, evenings and holidays. May be required to work long and unpredictable hours.
Minimum Requirements: 2-3 year minimum underground electric distribution service work experience required. Must be qualified to work on energized and de-energized lines and equipment up to 600 volts. Must be certified to install and repair poly gas lines. If not certified, will be required to attend certification courses. Must be computer literate for electronic reporting processes. Requires basic skills in math. Must be able to fluently read, write, speak and comprehend English. Must follow all safe work practices. Valid Class A CDL and valid DOT Medical card required.. Must be qualified to operate mechanized excavation equipment.
Must be able to pass pre-employment screening that includes background check, physical agility test, and drug testing.
Preferred Requirements:
High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Additional formal or occupational education focused on electrical services and construction is helpful. Statewide travel preferable.
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to work at least 8 hours per day.
- Must be able to ascend and descend 2 consecutive trailer or mini sky track steps with initial step heights as high as 22 inches from the floor, up to 3 times per hour (a single hold height is available above 45 inches).
- Must be able to manipulate excavator, mini sky track, or forklift bilateral controls, requiring 3 lbs. of force at a rate as high as 30 times per minute for up to 2 hours continuously for a total of up to 6 hours.
- Must be able to walk a distance up to 150 feet of uneven ground up to 2 hours continuously for a total of up to 6 hours.
- Must be able to assume a static kneeling, squatting, or forward bent posture to work at a distance of 0 inches from the ground for up to 1 minute to construct electrical line or open transformer lid locks, up to 6 times per hour.
- Must be able to maintain a valid DOT Medical Card or obtain waiver.
- Position requires working outdoors in all types of weather.
