Gas Pipefitter- Journey

Gas Pipefitter - Journey
This job is eligible for relocation assistance to aid with the costs of relocating to the Colorado Springs area. Starting pay rate for a Journey-Level Gas Pipefitter is $39.30/hr. Your pay rate will increase to $41.26/hr. upon successfully completing probation (typically 6 months).
Do you have what it takes to join a team that thrives and complies with safety standards? Are you a journey-level pipefitter ready for your next big opportunity? Our Gas Construction Compliance department is excited to offer the opportunity for safety-oriented and motivated journey-level Gas Pipefitters to join our team. Our pipefitters are responsible for a full range of duties associated with natural gas pipeline installations and maintenance. Pipefitters are responsible for ensuring compliance with laws, regulations, and safety procedures pertaining to the natural gas industry; maintaining records of work performed and materials used; training personnel; operating construction equipment to install new piping and to expose existing piping; pinpointing the location of leaks and classifying type, and ensuring that underground utilities have been located and job sites are safe by using proper barricades.
As a Gas Pipefitter, you will be responsible for:

• Connecting and inspecting gas mains and service lines
• Safe handling of gas main/service lines
• Operating gas construction excavation equipment
• Tapping pipelines
• Complying with regulations/laws/procedures
• Obtaining and Maintaining Operator Qualification Certification
• In addition to the Pipefitter duties listed above, a Pipefitter Specialist will also be responsible for:
• Providing technical guidance and training others
• Technically proficient with tools and equipment associated with the installation and maintenance of the Distribution system
• Installing main/service lines
• Locating and classifying leaks
• Technically proficient with tools and equipment associated with the installation and maintenance of the Distribution system

Qualified candidates must meet the following requirements and expectations:

• Completion of a Gas Pipefitter Apprentice program (DOL or NDOL) or have 4 or more years of relevant experience installing and repairing gas mains and service lines (Operator Qualifications, etc).
• One year of experience at the Journey Gas Pipefitter level is required to qualify for the Specialist level.
• Driving a Colorado Springs Utilities commercial vehicle is a requirement of this position, as such the successful candidate needs to have a Class A Commercial Driver's license w/ tanker endorsement, or the ability to obtain within six months of starting.
• Serve as a first responder for emergencies. As such, it is highly preferred that all pipefitters live in the Service Territory and receive at least one utility service (gas, electric, or water) from Colorado Springs Utilities. Exceptions will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
• Pull stand-by, overtime, weekends, holidays, and 24-hour call-outs as the business needs demand.
• Work in hazardous conditions, and be subject to working in inclement weather.

Our Commitment to Our Employees...
Colorado Springs Utilities is a four-service utility that has proudly provided electricity, natural gas, water, and wastewater services to the Pikes Peak region for 100 years. As a community-owned utility, we are devoted to serving our community through effective stewardship and management of our resources. Our people are the heart and soul of Colorado Springs Utilities. They keep the lights on, gas flowing, water coming in, and wastewater leaving. We do not just say people are important - we prove it! That's why we are honored to invest in protecting the health and financial security of our employees and their families through our rich benefits program.

• Time Off - Because everybody needs time off to recharge
  • Vacation - New employees accrue 13 days of paid time off to start, while our more tenured employees accrue 24 days per year
  • Personal Leave -3 days per year of personal leave
  • Paid Holidays -12 paid holidays per year
  • Sick Leave - Accrue 12 days of sick leave annually for those days when you or a family member is feeling under the weather
  • Vacation Buy - Purchase up to 40 hours of additional vacation time
• Pension Plan - Looking forward to a comfortable lifestyle once you're done working? The Colorado Public Employees' Retirement Association (PERA) provides you with retirement benefits and peace of mind when you retire
• Medical - Select from three comprehensive medical plans, starting at $0 per month. Employees also enjoy access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Wellness Program - Voluntary wellness program that allows you and your spouse to each earn up to $500 to use towards healthcare expenses, $100 in Visa gift cards, and up to $400 in gym membership reimbursements
• Dental - Select from two dental plans, with in-network PPO preventive care covered at 100% and access to orthodontia coverage
• Vision - Voluntary plan that covers full vision care services and discounts on LASIK eye surgery
• Retirement Saving Programs - Supplement your pension plan with voluntary retirement programs such as the PERAPlus 401(k) and MissionSquare's Roth IRA and 457 plans
• Disability Coverage - Short-Term (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD) insurance available for purchase
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Makes the going a little easier by aiding with mental health, stress management, work-life balance, financial and legal matters, and much more
• Long-Term Care Insurance (LTC) - Whether it's due to an accident or a serious illness, LTC insurance is available for purchase to help you and your loved ones
• Life Insurance - Company-paid life insurance and supplemental coverage available
• Tuition Reimbursement - Employees are eligible to receive up to $5,250 annually for Tuition Reimbursement
• Qualifying Public Service Employer - Payments made towards student loans may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program