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- Candidates being considered must be 18 and older and must live within 40 air miles of the Ohio/ Kentucky Duke Energy service territory

- Positions will be located at the Todhunter Operations Center

- The expectation is that employees are willing to work extended hours (including nights and weekends), shift work, work in inclement weather, and travel throughout the system in cases of emergencies.

DUTIES:

Under general directive supervision, performs duties such as:

Patrolling transmission lines and feeder mains.
Locating gas mains by using electronic or other approved equipment and methods.
Locating and inspecting system valves and valve boxes.
Installing and maintaining pipeline markers and fence stiles, as required.
Inspecting construction areas on or near pipeline rights-of-way and reporting conditions to Company Supervisors,.
Maintaining liaison with Contractor representatives.
Reading and changing pressure and measurement recording charts, including multiple pen recorders, inking pens.
Maintaining chart drives (recording time, dates and index readings), exercising due regard for the care and accuracy required in handling of measurement documents.
Loading and unloading automatic measurement chart changers.
Checking and maintaining district regulator stations and system stations. Along with the ability to enter and work in confined spaces assocated with pits and vaults.
Painting, cleaning, snow removal, pumping pits.
Clearing and maintaining system properties and pipeline rights-of-way, as required.
Inspecting the work of Contractors hired to maintain pipeline rights-of-way.
Preparing records and reports, as required.
Reading and performing work assignments in accordance with job related drawings and sketches.
Operating lawn type tractors and other power mowing equipment, and making minor repairs as required.
Directing the work of other employees in equal or lower classifications, when delegated.
Performing work assignments in a manner which properly safeguards the public, employees, and property of others and the Company.
Training by performing various operations under the direction of more skilled personnel.
Instructing other employees in equal or lower classifications to properly and safely perform their duties.
Performing other similar or less skilled work, as assigned.
Installing anodes and other cathodic protection devices.
Using and maintaining all types of respirators and protective clothing when required. The ability to wear required respirator equipment.
Operating and maintaining air compressors, pneumatic and hydraulic equipment and tools, portable generators, pumps, heavy duty electric drills, core drill machine, and other such equipment.
Utilizing telephone and mobile radio to transmit and receive information.
Assisting in setting up work area protection.
Operating power chain saws.
Reading gauges and changing charts.
Utilizing and reading tape lines, rulers, and other measuring devices.
Utilizing and evaluating results from electronic instruments such as curb box locators, pipe locators, cathodic protection instruments, oxygen indicators, insulphones, and/or meters, etc.
Performing work assignments in accordance with departmental instructions, procedures,
Measuring, cutting, and threading pipe.
Making up mechanical, threaded, compression, and other types of joints.
Assisting in the detection and analysis of gas leaks.
Cleaning, inspecting, and repairing hand tools.
Performing work assignments in a manner which will properly safeguard the public, employees, and property of others in the Company.
Training by performing various operations under the direction of more skilled personnel.
Performing other similar or less skilled work, as assigned.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Must meet the Company’s requirements as to GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS; and, in addition:
Must have had six (6) months' mechanical aptitude work experience.
Must meet the required pre-employment test standards for this job classification.
Must demonstrate the ability to perform the duties of this job through the medium of tests designed for measuring individual qualifications.
Must have a valid driver’s license, be capable of driving pick-up trucks, utility vans, passenger vehicles, crew trucks, and dump trucks, and pass the Company’s driver examination.
Must be able to write and print legibly.
Must be willing to participate in Company training programs.
Must be able to read street maps and travel to dispatched locations.
Must have the physical stature and stamina to operate power driven hand tools; excavate and shovel earth, backfill materials, etc.; lift heavy construction objects, etc.
Must have a keen sense of smell and adequate hearing.
Must possess tact and a suitable personality for customer contact.
Must be capable of utilizing leak detectors, test pumps, gauges, and utility-type electronic equipment.
Must be capable of utilizing a telephone and mobile radio.
Must be capable of correctly and accurately using measuring devices, such as: tape lines, rulers, pipe calipers, etc.
Must be capable of reading gauges and changing charts.
Must be capable of utilizing and evaluating results from electronic equipment.
Must be capable and willing to render first aid, artificial resuscitation, etc.
Must be capable and willing to use fresh air masks and wear protective clothing.
Must meet all the qualifications for promotion after a minimum of 12 months.
Must be willing and able to work overtime when needed.
This position contains a weight restriction of 275 pounds as an essential function of the job.