Company Overview

We are committed to understanding the needs of the homes and businesses we serve. That's why we're always looking for driven, collaborative people to join our team. Because we believe that offering our customers the best service means bringing together the best people.

And we find the best by hiring those who share our values of safety, inclusion and integrity, and demonstrate the competencies that bring the Spire vision, mission and culture to life:

• Adaptability: We embrace change, continuously seeking opportunities for improvement while remaining open-minded and flexible in response to evolving conditions and customer, stakeholder and company needs.
• Collaboration: We achieve more together through a foundation of respect, embracing healthy conflict, actively seeking and providing actionable feedback and fostering an environment where everyone’s input is welcomed.
• Ownership: We see things through, demonstrate accountability, honor commitments, take responsibility for outcomes and demonstrate initiative.

By living our values and competencies, we strive to create an environment where employees feel welcome, respected and valued.

Summary

Spire is seeking a Construction Crewman for the Hattiesburg, MS location.  This position will be responsible for performing field tasks involving all aspects of safely operating the Company’s gas distribution systems.  Routinely assigned to construction; however, may be assigned to work with any department with Operations.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist the Construction Supervisor and/or Construction Foreman with duties including, but not limited to:  installation of gas mains, services and meter loops, gas leak repairs, abandoning gas mains and services, gas grill and light installations and repairs, gas main and service line relocations, meter changes, station inspections, station maintenance and welding assistance
• Operates heavy equipment and power tools such as backhoes and jackhammers.  Dig ditches or trenches, backfills excavations, and compacts and levels earth to grade specifications, using picks, shovels, pneumatic tampers and rakes.
• Signals equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement, and adjustment of machinery, equipment and materials.
•  Lubricates, cleans and repairs machinery, equipment and tools.
• Ability to fuse plastic pipe without supervision.
• Assists other Company personnel with the following operations:  cathodic protection, odorization, material handling, building maintenance and grounds upkeep.
• Controls traffic passing near, in and around work zones.
• All other duties as assigned.

Essential Characteristics

Supervisory Responsibilities

N/A

Required Education (certifications, licenses)

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to obtain a Class A Commercial Driver’s License.  

Required knowledge, skill and abilities

• Backfilling ditches and trenches.
• Operating air tools and light duty mechanical construction equipment
• Mixing and pouring concrete and broom finishing patches in street and making temporary repairs to pavement.
• Performs maintenance work involved in pipe corrosion protection operations such as applying green line, fiberglass, mastic, etc.
• Prepares piping for repair and joining. Performs tasks that require the use of respiratory protection equipment as encountered in live gas repairs.
• Uses locate equipment to locate piping for internal purposes.
• Aminimum of 6 months' experience in construction and/or heavy equipment operations; experience in underground utility construction preferred

Physical demands, environment and schedule

• Ability to use hands to handle, control or feel objects, tools or controls walk, stand, climb, crouch, crawl, bend or twist; and lift or move heavy objects.  Requires repetitive movement.  Includes exposure to whole body vibration.  Ability to work in confined spaces and maneuver in awkward positions.
• Includes exposure to contaminants.  Includes exposure to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable.
• Ability to work in a very hot (above 90 F degrees) and very cold (below 32 F degrees) temperatures, and extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions.  Requires exposure to minor burns, cuts, bites or stings.  
• Requires exposure to hazardous equipment and conditions.  
• Requires wearing applicable protective or safety equipment
• Overtime and/or travel may be required.

Posting Requirements

Disclaimer:  The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification.  They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.