Gas Laborer

Summary Kent Power Gas Laborers support gas line crews and equipment operators in the construction, maintenance, and restoration of gas infrastructure. This role performs hands-on field work and assists across all phases of gas line construction and site restoration. Essential Functions Operate hand and power tools such as shovels, rakes, wrenches, drills, hammers, tampers, and paving breakers. Assist with the loading, unloading, transport, and operation of construction equipment, including boring, digging, and backfilling machinery. Load, unload, and transport construction materials and supplies. Perform minor equipment maintenance, including fluid checks, lubrication, wiper replacement, and general inspections. Hand-excavate around underground utilities and facilities. Perform site restoration following construction, including concrete, asphalt, landscaping, and surface repairs. Dig, trim, and maintain trenches and ditches; pump water as needed. Assist with building manholes, headwalls, and other structures related to gas distribution lines. Install, remove, activate, or deactivate residential gas meters (up to 800 c meters with 1½" connections); purge lines and light pilots in support of construction activities. Perform utility staking and locating for hand excavation purposes (excluding second- and third-party locating). Cut, thread, fuse, assemble, and install fuel line piping, including mechanical joints, plastic pipe, and CAD welding. Assist in pipe, duct, and cable distribution; lowering and installing pipe and duct; and removal of skids. Provide support for traffic control and occasional incidental truck driving. Assist welders and support welding operations as directed. Help clean, wrap, coat, and prepare pipe after welding and prior to installation, including work performed in the yard. Assist with demolition, removal, and conditioning of old pipe. Participate in general labor activities supporting overall job site operations. Actively support and follow all Kent Power safety initiatives, operational processes, and company programs. Preferred Education & Experience High school diploma or GED. Prior experience using hand and power tools in a construction or utility environment. Experience with hard surface restoration (concrete, sidewalks, parking lots). Experience with soft surface restoration, including landscaping and lawn repair. Ability to obtain and maintain required gas operator qualifications and certifications.

Work Location:

In person