Construction Technician ISummit Utilities

Join our Growing Team and see why Summit Utilities, Inc was named as one of the Fastest Growing Denver Area Private Companies 2019 and 2020; Best Places to Work in Maine 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023; and Best Places to Work in Arkansas 2020 and 2023, Oklahoma 2022 and 2023 and Missouri 2023. Summit was also recently named one of Forbes 2023 America’s Best Small Employers.

Summit is a growing natural gas utility providing safe, reliable, and clean burning natural gas service to homes and businesses in Arkansas, Colorado, Maine, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Texas. Being part of the Summit team means embracing excellence and innovation, committing to safety each and every day, and doing all that we can to serve each other, our customers, and the communities where we live. We aim to bring warmth and energy to everything we do.

 We have an exciting opportunity for a Construction Technician I based in Fort Smith, AR.

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement. Construction employees participate in an on-call schedule assigned by seniority. This position will require occasional after-hours and weekend overtime hours

POSITION SUMMARY

The job consists of general pipeline construction work including, but not limited to: 

Shoveling, Hand digging, RakingAssisting the welder with both steel welds and plastic fusionSpotting for the equipment operator while digging ditches and uncovering existing utility linesRunning errandsTraining for plastic fusion of pipelinesEDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE 

High School graduateValid Class A CDL prior to the first day of work and obtain a Tanker EndorsementKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES 

The following are job requirements: 

A safe driving record Ability to walk long distances over rough terrain Able to lift up to 40 pounds Capable of climbing in and out of excavations of up to 12 feet deep while carrying 25 pounds Can work in all types of inclement weather (heat, cold, rain, etc.) Must pass a job specific physical examination and drug screen as administered by designated company clinic.The position is covered under the D.O.T. regulations and Summit Utilities Drug and Alcohol Policy and is, therefore, subject to all terms of the Policy, including the random selection for drug testing.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required of all personnel so classified.

Summit offers competitive pay and medical/dental/vision and other benefits that provide flexibility, choice and support to our employees when they need it most. We understand that home and family are essential pieces of your life, and our benefits are designed to support you both at work and at home.

Summit Utilities, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or veteran status.