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Pipeline Construction & Maintenance Worker (Heavy Equipment Operator) – Natural Gas Utility
ORUD Natural Gas | Oak Ridge, TN
Pay depends on experience and skill level. Higher starting pay available for experienced underground utility and pipeline operators.
- 100% Employer-Paid Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance for employee and eligible dependents (spouse and/or children)
- 100% Employer-Paid Pension Plan
- Home daily (no overnight travel)
- Stable year-round utility employment
- Paid Time Off
- 100% Employer-paid life insurance
⭐ Few employers today offer both fully paid family health insurance AND a pension plan — ORUD does.
Immediate Opening – Experienced Operators Encouraged to Apply
ORUD Natural Gas is seeking a skilled Pipeline Construction & Maintenance Worker who takes pride in operating equipment safely and performing high-quality underground utility work.
This role supports the installation, repair, and maintenance of natural gas mains, service lines, valves, and underground infrastructure that serve the Oak Ridge and Kingston communities.
This is a long-term utility career opportunity — not a temporary construction position.
Utility and pipeline operators from underground utility contractors, pipeline companies, excavation firms, and infrastructure construction companies are encouraged to apply.
Why Experienced Pipeline Construction & Maintenance Workers Choose ORUD
- Home every day — no travel required Stable, year-round utility work
- Excellent benefits for families
- Fully paid pension retirement plan
- Well-maintained equipment and service trucks
- Strong safety culture and professional work environment
ORUD values skilled operators who take pride in their work and contribute to safe and reliable natural gas service for our community.
Position Summary
The Pipeline Construction & Maintenance Worker serves as a crewmember responsible for the installation, repair, and maintenance of natural gas mains, service lines, valves, and related piping systems.
This position requires the knowledge and ability to:
- Lay pipe and install gas mains and service lines
- Make pipe connections and install repair clamps
- Operate heavy equipment safely around underground utilities
- Assist with installation and repair of natural gas infrastructure
You will work with well-maintained equipment that is regularly serviced to ensure safe and reliable operation.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Install, repair, or replace natural gas lines and related infrastructure
- Drill beneath concrete or pavement when required
- Locate underground utilities and work safely around existing infrastructure
- Load tools and equipment onto service vehicles for field operations
- Operate heavy equipment including backhoes, loaders, trenchers, dump trucks, and air compressors
- Dig trenches and excavate for gas main and service line installation
- Drive dump trucks to haul dirt, rock, and materials to and from job sites
- Safely use hand tools to access and work on lines
- Use tapping machines to tap gas mains and connect piping
Valve Maintenance
- Greasing and turning valves
- Flushing valve systems
- Replacing valve stems
- Cleaning and maintaining valves
Equipment & Site Maintenance
- Clean and maintain trucks and equipment regularly
- Assist with equipment maintenance including checking oil, fluid levels, gauges, and tires
- Restore landscaping and replace topsoil following work completion
Qualifications
- Experience in Heavy equipment operation
- Ability to acquire a Class A CDL
- Valid driver’s license with no revocations or suspensions within the past 24 months
- Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
Preferred Experience
- Natural gas distribution work
- Pipeline construction
- Underground utilities (gas, water, sewer)
- Trenching and excavation around live utilities
- Utility locating or underground infrastructure work
Experienced operators from pipeline, excavation, grading, or underground utility construction are strongly encouraged to apply.
Work Schedule
- Full-time – 40 hours per week
- Overtime opportunities available
- On-call rotation may apply
Due to on-call responsibilities, residence within 20 miles of central Oak Ridge is preferred.
Skills
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Backhoe and Excavator Operation
- Trenching and Excavation
- Underground Utility Construction
- Natural Gas Distribution
- Pipeline Installation
- Dump Truck Operation
- CDL A Driving
- Underground Utility Location
- Mechanical Aptitude
- Safety Compliance
Safety Commitment
Safety is our top priority. ORUD provides the training, equipment, and procedures necessary to ensure safe operations for every employee.
Equal Opportunity Employer
ORUD Natural Gas is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintaining a drug-free workplace.
A pre-employment drug screen is required for candidates selected for hire, with random screenings conducted throughout employment.
Apply today — ORUD is looking to hire the right candidate as soon as possible.
Work for a utility where your skills are respected and your work directly serves the community.
Benefits:
- AD&D insurance
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- How many years of heavy equipment operating experience do you have?
- Do you have experience working around underground utilities (gas, water, sewer, or pipeline)?
- ORUD is a drug-free workplace under Title 49 CFR Part 199. We have pre-employment screenings and will not hire anyone with a positive test result. We also conduct random drug screenings throughout the year. This means that, if hired, you will show up to work one day and our drug tester will be on-site. If you would like to continue with this application, please type "I understand" in this section.
Work Location: In person
