Construction & Maintenance Technician IV

Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Smithville
Posted on: February 3, 2025

Job Description:

CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies have been in business for more than 150 years. Our Vision: Our vision is to become the most admired utility in the United States through the execution of our long-term growth strategy. We have an unwavering commitment to safely and reliably deliver electricity and natural gas to millions of people. Our Commitment: CenterPoint Energy is committed to creating an inclusive work environment where business results are achieved through the skills, abilities and talents of our diverse workforce. At CenterPoint Energy, individuals are respected for their contributions toward our company objectives. We strive for an inclusive work environment across all levels that is reflective of the available workforce in the communities we serve. Job Summary Plans, directs, schedules, performs, and checks all work in connection with construction and maintenance of gas distribution system. Performs company field operations including manual labor and other duties necessary to accomplish the installation, repair, construction, and maintenance of natural gas distribution systems. Essential Functions

• Leads and directs all gas distribution work for a construction crew.
• Installs, repairs, or replaces steel and plastic pipe.
• Ensures that each crew member knows safety policies and practices, monitors for compliance, coaches in the field.
• Ensures gas lines and other utility lines are located prior to excavation.
• Ensures plastic and steel welding performed by crew members meets standards.
• Transports required equipment, tools, and supplies to work site.
• Provides First Responder assistance in emergency situations.
• Completes paperwork as required. Education Description Requires a high school diploma or the equivalent knowledge of English, mathematics (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, and percentages), punctuation, grammar, and spelling. Experience
  • Requires a minimum of five (5) years' experience in construction, installation and/or maintenance systems (to include one (1) of the following: natural gas distribution; piping systems; water, sewer, or electric utility; state/city/county/parish and the oil industry).
  • Two (2) years' experience in natural gas distribution preferred.
  • Requires one (1) year of experience welding steel pipe.
  • Must be able to obtain a Class A CDL within 90 days of employment.
  • Must pass company welding certification within 90 days of employment and maintain certification qualifications. Physical Requirements
    • Able to operate a motor vehicle, including ability to enter and exit the vehicle unassisted.
    • Able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a minimal amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
    • Able to stand, walk, stoop, knee, or crouch for extended periods of time.
    • Able to operate a motor vehicle and the ability to enter and exit vehicle unassisted.
    • Able to wear personal protection safety equipment, such as safety glasses, hardhat, gloves, and/or earplugs daily.
    • Able to exert routine physical effort on daily basis. Working Conditions
      • Able to support the Emergency Operating Plan.
      • Able to work regular hours, with occasional overtime as business needs.
      • Able to work rotating shifts, if required.
      • Able to work in both an office environment and outside field locations including able to tolerate exposure to all weather conditions.
      • Able to travel as needed occasionally, possibly overnight.
      • Able to handle emergency situations, including possible exposure to gaseous atmosphere.
      • Able to respond to emergency calls and/or callouts and occasionally return to work while off duty.
      • Able to be included in random drug screen pool required for DOT drivers and/or DOT safety sensitive positions. We want you to know Being a part of the CenterPoint Energy team is more than a career alone. It's an opportunity to make a positive impact. You will be an integral part of enabling everyday life and the pursuit of possibilities for the customers we serve and the communities we share. The vital services we provide are at the core of making our world work, and by sharing your energy with us, we'll create a better tomorrow together. What we bring to you
        • Competitive pay
        • Paid training
        • Benefits eligibility begins on your first day
        • Transit subsidies
        • Flexible work schedule, paid holidays and paid time off
        • Access to discounts at fitness clubs and an on-site wellness center at our headquarters in Houston
        • Professional growth and development programs including tuition reimbursement
        • 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match dollar-for-dollar up to 6% and a company contribution of 3% regardless of your contribution Job Type: Full Time Posting Start Date: 01/31/2025 Posting End Date: 02/14/2025 This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR ---- 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a), and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability. #LI-CNP

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