Construction Laborer

Job Highlights

Company Profile

Northern Natural Gas (a Berkshire Hathaway Energy Company) provides natural gas transportation and storage services to 81 utilities and numerous producers, energy marketing companies, and industrial end-users. It also provides grid transportation between other interstate and intrastate pipelines, and access to major North American gas supply basins in Canada, the Rocky Mountains, the Mid Continent and Permian Basins, and major shale gas developments.

Job Profile

The company is hiring a Construction Laborer who will provide construction support to the special project’s construction team of the Northern Natural Gas field operations department by providing general labor activities at company construction sites.

Education Level

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent education and experience

Work Experience

• 0 to 2 years of related experience

Duties/Responsibilities

• Assist the special projects construction team by providing labor on construction projects. This may include hauling material and equipment by hand and vehicle; handwork such as digging, grinding, scraping, and sandblasting; light carpentry work such as construction and removing concrete forms; painting; general site clean-up; and any other tasks as directed by the Supervisor or team members.
• Operate and maintain hydraulic torque wrenches and impact wrenches in the setup and tear down of welded assemblies being hydrostatically tested.
• Operate and maintain material handling equipment such as forklift trucks, telehandlers, overhead hoists, and pallet movers.
• Provide general shop preventative maintenance to tools and equipment used by the special project’s construction team including general cleanup.
• Safely move large sections of pipe and material to and from construction sites as required.
• Perform any additional responsibilities as requested or assigned.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Ability to obtain a valid Commercial Driver’s License.
• Effective analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Effectively work in a directed team environment that includes shared responsibilities; establish and maintain good working relationships with crew members, landowners, contractors, and customers; support team and company objectives and be willing to work in any areas of operation as requested.
• Must be willing to work away from home on occasion for extended periods.
• Must be willing to work overtime including holidays, weekends, and extended days.
• Possess a mechanical background with an understanding of general construction tools and construction tool components.
• Subject to Department of Transportation drug and alcohol-related regulations and testing. Exposure to hazardous conditions, adverse weather, cramped conditions, and heavy lifting.

Benefits/Perks

• Adoption Assistance
• Bereavement Leave
• Dental
• Disability
• Dress Guidelines
• Employee Assistance Program
• Fitness Center​
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA)
• Medical
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement/Learning
• Vision
• Voluntary Benefits

Employer’s Statement

Northern Natural Gas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.