**DISTRIBUTION PLASTIC LABORER** The primary function of this role is the installation of gas mains and services. Duties include, and not limited to the following: installing, fusing, purging and tapping of plastic and steel piping and materials, installing meter sets, locating underground company facilities, using small tools, hand drills and auguring, hand digging with spade or shovel, and working in a gaseous atmosphere. May be required to perform tasks or duties associated with lower job levels. Employee must obtain qualification in all Operator Qualification tasks associated with the role. **Job Responsibilities** Established Essential Duties: + Installs gas mains and services per company policies and specifications. + Adheres to all safety and work rules, company policies and procedures. + Uses leak detection equipment, pipe locating equipment, fusion equipment and tools. + Represents the company in all interactions with customers, government and regulatory officials in a courteous and professional manner. + Operates Company vehicles and equipment in accordance with Company policies and procedures. + Uses a variety of hand tools on a daily basis to complete work tasks. + Fuses, installs, purges and taps pressurized plastic pipe. + Taps and wraps pressurized steel main. + Uses power tools to install brackets and to construct and install meter sets. + Uses shovels and spades for hand digging. + Works on jobsites containing uneven surfaces and in varying weather conditions. + Works in a gaseous atmosphere. + Stocks and equips Company vehicles. + Adheres to the Company’s Safety Manual daily. + Protects meter sets and piping from corrosion. + Works independently and in a group. + Available to work overtime as necessary to meet business requirements and flexibility in working shifts as required. Qualifications **Education, Certifications/Licenses:** Required: + High School diploma or GED + Valid Driver’s License and pass Company driving tests Preferred: + Valid Class A CDL driver’s license **Specific Skills & Knowledge:** Required: + Pass all required Operator Qualification certifications + Obtain valid Class A CDL driver’s license + Meet DOT medical testing criteria + Maintain compliance with Pipeline Safety Drug and Alcohol testing program + Demonstrate ability to pass Plastic electrofusion and/or heat fusion certification + Demonstrate skills in operating construction equipment + Pass Company’s Distribution Plastic Laborer certification test + Ability to smell odorant used to detect gas leaks + Join IBEW local Union Preferred: + Possess good work ethic + Be self-motivated, self-starter + Able to comprehend and follow direction + Able to work in varying conditions (i.e., rough terrain, weather) + Able to operate basic equipment, machinery and simple tools + Possess willingness to learn + Demonstrate mechanical aptitude + Possess knowledge of and background in construction + Possess knowledge of and background in gas construction, preferred + Able to communicate well with co-workers and customers + Possess experience operating large vehicles (over 20,000 lbs) and equipment + Possess experience working on construction sites + Possess good hand/eye coordination **Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:** + Must be able to physically walk, ascend and descend stairs and ladders, stoop, bend, kneel, enter and exit tap holes, ditches, and/or excavations + Lift and transport weight in excess of 50 pounds. + Have a keen sense of smell, hearing, vision and color identification. + Required to work in various weather conditions including extreme heat, cold, and precipitation. **Disclaimer:** This information describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this job. The description is not designed to be a comprehensive inventory of duties, responsibilities and qualifications required in the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to qualified disabled individuals for performance of essential duties and responsibilities. **About Southern Company Gas** Southern Company Gas is a wholly owned subsidiary of Atlanta-based Southern Company (NYSE:SO), America’s premier energy company. Southern Company Gas serves approximately 4.2 million natural gas utility customers through its regulated distribution companies in four states and approximately 600,000 retail customers through its companies that market natural gas. Other nonutility businesses include investments in interstate pipelines and ownership and operation of natural gas storage facilities. For more information, visit southerncompanygas.com . Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million residential and commercial customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy infrastructure company with national capabilities, a fiber optics network, and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience, and sustainability, we are taking action to meet our customers’ and communities’ needs while advancing our commitment to net zero emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture and hiring practices have earned the company national awards and recognition from numerous organizations, including Forbes, Military Times, DiversityInc, Black Enterprise, J.D. Power, Fortune, Human Rights Campaign and more. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com. Southern Company invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy that includes competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees and health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonus/awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s). A summary of the benefits offered for this position can be found here https://seo.nlx.org/southernco/pdf/SOCO-Benefits.pdf . Additional and specific details about total compensation and benefits will also be provided during the hiring process. Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law. Job Identification: 10238 Job Category: Gas Pipeline Operations & Maintenance Job Schedule: Full time Company: Nicor Gas Pay Range: $31.06 - $31.06 USD Hourly: Base salary varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, and at the time of this posting, this is the reasonable salary range for this role.