Construction Crewman

Date:

Apr 16, 2025

Location: Magee, MS, US, 39401

Company:

Spire Inc.

Company Overview

At Spire, we believe energy exists to help people. To enrich their lives, grow their businesses, advance their communities. It's a simple idea, but one that's at the heart of everything we do. 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 drive, safety, inclusion and integrity, and demonstrate our four essential behaviors that bring the Spire vision, mission and culture to life:

We make it happen: We are a company of go-getters, acting on every opportunity to help our company advance We collaborate: We put teamwork first, bringing in everyone's ideas, because our collective energy makes us stronger We seek out perspective: We challenge ourselves to be open to different ways of doing things, because learning from each other leads to breakthroughs We care: We treat people how we want to be treated, listening closely and doing what's right, even when it's hard By living our values and behaviors every day, we strive to create an environment where every employee feels welcome, respected and valued.

Summary

Spire is seeking a Construction Crewman for the Magee, 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 and Competencies

Ability to demonstrate the core and job category competencies: customer-focused, results-driven, teamwork, communications, adaptability, initiative, problem solving and quality Ability to lead by example in support of the Company's essential characteristics and values: strong ethics and integrity, dedication to a safe work environment, commitment to a diverse workforce that recognizes and respects every individual's unique skills and perspectives

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

Must live within thirty (30) minutes of the reporting location: 515 3rd Ave. SE Magee, MS 39111, as measured during normal daily traffic. 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 temporaryrepairs 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. A minimum 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.

Job Req ID:

10947

Job Location: Hattiesburg Job Segment: Construction, Engineering

Spire, Inc., and its subsidiaries are Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all areas, including but not necessarily limited to, recruitment, selection, training, education, compensation, benefits, promotion, job transfer, upgrading, separation and recall regardless of the individual's race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, and/or other protected categories under all Federal, State, and local laws. For more information, please view our Integrity and Inclusion pages of our career site.

Laclede Gas Company (dba Spire Energy)

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