Construction Worker Jobs in Tennessee (NOW HIRING)

Description GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB Gas Construction Worker I This is the first of four levels in the Gas Construction series. Incumbents participate in the general installation, repair, and maintenance of the natural gas distribution system as trained and directed. Responsibilities may include operating power and hand tools to excavate gas lines, as well as other underground utilities; performing labor related to the installation of gas distribution systems; inspecting and repairing existing gas infrastructure; recording activities; and filing paperwork.

Gas Construction Worker II This is the second of four levels in the Gas Construction series. Incumbents perform various semi-skilled and skilled work in the construction and maintenance of the natural gas distribution system. Responsibilities may include installing, locating, inspecting, maintaining, and repairing pipelines, fittings, and valves; plumbing and pipefitting gas lines; ordering supplies and equipment; cleaning and exercising valves; recording utility locations in a GIS system; maintaining records of activities; and performing the duties of the lower levels.

Gas Senior Construction Worker This is the third of four levels in the Gas Construction series. Incumbents perform specialized, skilled work in the construction, operation, inspection, and maintenance of the natural gas distribution system. Responsibilities may include maintaining system documentation; inspecting the work of lower levels and/or contractors; locating utilities; responding to customer complaints; installing, locating, inspecting, maintaining, and repairing pipelines, fittings, and valves; plumbing and pipefitting gas lines; ordering supplies and equipment; cleaning and exercising valves; and performing the duties of the lower levels.

Incumbents may provide work direction to the lower levels. ***PLEASE NOTE: THREE DESCRIPTIONS ARE DISPLAYED. THE INCUMBENT WILL BE HIRED AT THE HIGHEST SKILL LEVEL MET BASED ON EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND LICENSING.*** ***PLEASE NOTE: THIS POSITION WILL REMAIN OPEN THROUGH 08/28/2026 OR UNTIL FILLED.*** Example of Duties SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Essential Functions: Gas Construction Worker I Maintains, operates and checks the operation of distribution system and facilities, which includes installing, locating, inspecting, maintaining, and repairing pipelines, fittings, and valves; plumbing and pipe fitting gas lines; cleaning and exercising valves; and/or performing related duties

Performs inspections of equipment and facilities and assists in restoration of failures or operating difficulties, which includes stopping and starting equipment as required for repair; and performing routine maintenance of equipment and facilities. Maintains records and logs of systems operation and maintenance activities. Performs other related work as required.

Essential Functions: Gas Construction Worker II Maintains, operates, and checks the operation of distribution system and facilities, which includes installing, locating, inspecting, maintaining, and repairing pipelines, fittings, and valves; plumbing and pipefitting gas lines; cleaning and exercising valves; and/or performing related duties. Performs inspections of equipment and facilities and assists in restoration of failures or operating difficulties, which includes stopping and starting equipment as required for repair; and performing routine maintenance of equipment and facilities. Maintains records and logs of systems operation and maintenance activities.

Records utility locations using a GIS system. Monitors and maintains inventory; ordering supplies and equipment, as necessary. Performs other related work as required.

Essential Functions: Gas Senior Construction Worker Maintains, operates and checks the operation of distribution system and facilities, which includes installing, locating, inspecting, maintaining, and repairing pipelines, fittings, and valves; plumbing and pipefitting gas lines; cleaning and exercising valves; and/or performing related duties. Performs complex repairs and upgrades to equipment and facilities which may include adjusting system operations, locating utilities; and performing related duties. Performs inspections of equipment and facilities and assists in restoration of failures or operating difficulties; and performs related duties.

Responds to a variety of customer complaints and inquiries. Performs record keeping functions such as logging operations, maintenance work performed, and unusual operating conditions encountered; prepares reports as required. May prioritize and assign work to lower-level staff; monitor the performance of lower-level staff; train staff on work methods and procedures.

Performs other related work as required. Typical Qualifications MINIMUM EDUCATION AND TRAINING Education and Experience: Gas Construction Worker I High school graduate or GED equivalent. An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the job's essential duties.

Licensing and Certifications: Gas Construction Worker I Possession of a valid Class D Driver's license. Must obtain a Class "A" Commercial Driver's License typically within the first 6 months of employment. Position requires various Natural Gas Operator Qualifications deemed pertinent to position to be acquired upon hiring.

Education and Experience: Gas Construction Worker II High school graduate or GED equivalent. One (1) year of experience in natural gas distribution system maintenance and construction. An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the job's essential duties.

Licensing and Certifications: Gas Construction Worker II Possession of a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License. Position requires various Natural Gas Operator Qualifications deemed pertinent to position Education and Experience: Gas Senior Construction Worker High school graduate or GED equivalent. Two (2) years of experience in natural gas distribution system maintenance and construction.

An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the job's essential duties. Licensing and Certifications: Gas Senior Construction Worker Possession of a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License. Position requires various Natural Gas Operator Qualifications deemed pertinent to position.

Supplemental Information MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS REQUIRED Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Gas Construction Worker I Knowledge of: Operation and maintenance of applicable power and hand tools, equipment, and machinery. Basic inspection principles. Safe work methods.

Recordkeeping principles. Skill in: Recognizing unusual, inefficient, or dangerous operating conditions. Maintaining records.

Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Gas Construction Worker II Knowledge of: Operation, maintenance, and repair of equipment and natural gas lines/facilities as assigned.

Natural gas distribution methods and principles. Operation and maintenance of applicable power and hand tools, equipment, and machinery. Basic inspection principles.

GIS equipment and systems. Safe work methods. Recordkeeping principles.

Computers and related software applications. Skill in: Installing and performing routine maintenance on natural gas distribution systems. Recognizing unusual, inefficient, or dangerous operating conditions.

Performing routine inspections. Reading and recording GIS information. Maintaining records.

Using a computer and related software applications. Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Gas Senior Construction Worker Knowledge of: Operation, maintenance, and repair of equipment and natural gas lines/facilities as assigned. Natural gas distribution methods and principles. Operation and maintenance of applicable power and hand tools, equipment, and machinery.

Inspection principles. GIS equipment and systems. Customer service principles.

Safe work methods. Recordkeeping principles. Computers and related software applications.

Skill in: Installing and performing routine maintenance on natural gas distribution systems. Recognizing unusual, inefficient, or dangerous operating conditions. Performing equipment and facility inspections.

Reading and recording GIS information. Providing customer service. Maintaining records.

Using a computer and related software applications. Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (same for Gas Construction Worker I/II/Senior): The work is heavy work which requires exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required: Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling while walking, standing, or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces. The amount of balancing exceeds that needed for ordinary locomotion and maintenance of body equilibrium.

Climbing: Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized. Crouching: Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.

Feeling: Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature, or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips. Fingering: Picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling. Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.

Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discrimination sound. Kneeling: Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.

Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position. It occurs to a considerable degree and requires substantial use of upper extremities and back muscles. Mental Acuity: Making rational decisions through sound logic and deductive processes.

Pulling: Using upper extremities to exert force to draw, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion. Pushing: Using upper extremities to press against something steady to thrust forward, downward, or outward. Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.

Repetitive Motion: Substantial movements (motions) of the wrist, hands, and/or fingers. Speaking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word including the ability to convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately and concisely. Standing: Particularly for sustained periods of time.

Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. It occurs to a considerable degree and requires full motion of the lower extremities and back muscles. Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word including those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.

Visual ability 1: sufficient to perform an activity like preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; and/or extensive reading. Visual ability 2: sufficient to include color, depth perception, and field vision. Visual ability 3: sufficient to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned or to make general observations of facilities or structures.

Visual ability 4: sufficient to operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment, both day and night. Visual ability 5: sufficient to perform an activity such as: visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, operation of machines; using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts at distances close to the eyes. Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or move from one work site to another.