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QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:

• Journeyman Gas Fitter or equivalent
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to successfully complete NWE Gas Operator Qualification program within 6 months to ensure qualification to perform assigned tasks including recognizing and reacting to abnormal operating conditions as specified in Title 49 CFR, Part 192 Valid
• Commercial Driver's License and satisfactory driving record
• First Aid/CPR Certification, or obtain within 6 months of hire
• Complete NWE HAZMAT program within 6 months of hire
• Ability to become plastic fusion certified within 6 months
• Knowledge of, or ability to learn, applicable codes and safety rules and regulations
• Commitment to safe working practices and knowledge of safety policies/procedures
• Ability to demonstrate and maintain a good safety record
• Ability to communicate verbally and understand audible signals in emergency/safety situations
• Ability to participate in on-call rotation schedules, work evenings and weekend shifts - especially in response to acute service needs
• Ability to perform individual lifts and manipulate needed equipment weighing up to 75 pounds
• Ability to adapt to technological changes as they are implemented
• Must live within an area approved by the company that allows for adequate response to our customers in call out and emergency situations
• Ability to pass an employment physical, drug test and background check
• Natural gas vocational training preferred
• Ability to pass and maintain 49 CFR Part 192 welding certification on a yearly basis preferred; API 1104 Certification also preferred

DUTIES INCLUDE:

• Respond to natural gas emergencies, complete gas construction activities, and perform service work as needed
• Assume leadership role in response to emergency situations
• Interact with the public
• Operate hand tools and heavy equipment, including backhoes and trenchers
• Hand-shovel dirt to dig and backfill trenches
• Install pipe, wrap pipes and joints
• Weld steel pipe in accordance with Appendix C of 49 CFR, Part 192 preferred Fuse plastic pipe, clean joints for clamping, operate fusion tools
• Install meters and regulators
• Use blueprints and advanced skilled knowledge to fabricate, service and construct gas lines
• Use tapping equipment to tap and stop-off gas lines
• Act as a job foreman overseeing all aspects of a project, including safety and planning
• Complete all documentation for project planning and completion
• Perform service-related work, including but not limited to the following: meter reading, working with customers in their homes, gas leakage checks, CO checks, appliance checks, high bill complaint investigations, disconnecting and reestablishing services (electric and gas turn-off/on), and lighting pilots
• Conduct scheduled leak surveys, operate various leak detection equipment
• Organize equipment and perform regular and preventative maintenance
• Work as a team member to safely and efficiently complete work activities
• Maintain situational and safety awareness at all times and communicate as needed to maintain safety and efficiency
• Drive to job locations; tow trailers
• Maintain company buildings and facilities at work locations, including shop upkeep and snow removal
• Adhere to company safety standards and the Code of Business Conduct & Ethics
• Ensure all actions are consistent with NorthWestern Energy's values, mission, and strategic business objectives

Full-time position.

$52.01 per hour. Benefits include: 401K with company match up to 4% and non-elective contribution up to 7%; healthcare and wellbeing programs, including dental and vision; Health Savings Account (HSA); healthcare and dependent care flexible spending account (FSA); Employee Assistance Programs; Life Insurance; paid time off starting on your first day, plus 11 paid holidays.

Open until filled.

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