Essential Functions:

This is a critical support position for a busy utility construction company operating throughout New Mexico. As a Fuser, daily work will involve installation of natural gas distribution systems for new construction subdivisions.

Our Core Values TRAITS 

Trust, Respect, Accountability, Integrity, Teamwork, and Safety. 

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Installation of new plastic PVC & steel gas main services
• Assemble and secure pipes, tubes, fittings, and related equipment, according to specifications by welding, brazing, soldering, etc.
• Inspect, examine, and test installed systems and pipelines using pressure gauges, observation, and other methods
• Measure and mark pipes for cutting and threading
• Plan pipe system layout, installation, and repairs according to specifications listed on blueprints
• Drives commercial vehicles equipped to transport a variety of materials and equipment
• Ensures the truck has current licenses, tags, permits, and proof of insurance
• Signal’s equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement, and adjustment of machinery, equipment, and materials
• Works safely around backhoes, excavators, trenchers, and dump trucks
• Cleans and prepares construction sites to eliminate possible hazards
• Complete daily paperwork in an accurate manner
• Commitment to safety in all work

Success Factors:

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, twist, kneel, grasp, push, pull and reach on a frequent basis throughout the day. Must be able to lift-up to 40 pounds on a frequent basis and up to 75 pounds on an occasional basis
• Time management skills
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Required to travel out of town to work on projects of varying length approximately 10% of the time
• CDL Class A license with tanker endorsement preferred
• Valid DOT Medical Card required

Experience and Education:

• 3-5 years of experience in the construction, underground or gas distribution industry
• 3-5 years of experience with fusing/welding methods and techniques

Additional Requirements/Licenses/Certifications: 

• Possession of a valid State of Residence Driver’s License is required. 
• Candidates must pass criminal and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) background checks and pass a pre-employment drug screen. 

NOTES: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.