Fitter

Mears Group, A Quanta Services Company
At Mears Group, we believe in developing and retaining the best people in the industry and providing best value services to our customers in the natural gas and electric industries. We take pride in developing the infrastructure of our country by connecting people and resources. As an industry leader, we have built our reputation as a premier provider of services with a solid track record of performance, integrity and – above all – a commitment to safety, quality and our people.

Fitter

Fitters, also referred to as pipefitters, fabricate, fit, and assemble the structural components of various mechanical systems. The fitter's responsibilities include keeping accurate records of all maintenance work done, repairing malfunctioning mechanical systems, and evening out any rough spots on the fabricated components using grinders, hand files, and scrapers.

What Do You Offer Us?

• Practice a “safety comes first” attitude by following DOT and OSHA regulations.
• Assist crew in manual work in various ways to maintain job progress.
• Thread pipe by using a threading machine or hand threader.
• Assemble and install a variety of metal and polyethylene pipe and pipe fittings as necessary to complete installation.
• Join piping by means of threaded, fusion, coupling or other means as approved by customer. Secure pipes to structure with clamps, brackets, and hangers.
• Inspect and test piping system for leaks.
• If driving a company vehicle, operate it in a safe and skilled manner in accordance with Driver Handbook.
• Pre- and post-trip inspections are performed daily.
• Vehicle is maintained and kept clean and organized.
• Other related duties and projects as assigned

What We Offer You:

• Company website: To apply go to our website at mearscareers.net
• Industry-leading benefits: health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life and disability insurance, paidtime off (PTO) and 401(k).

What is Required?

• Walking 100% of the day on uneven ground
• Squatting 50% of the day
• Kneeling 50% of the day
• Standing 100% of the day
• Working with small hand tools for 30% of the day
• Working in outside environment 100% of the day
• May work more than 8 hours a day
• Ability to lift more than 75 lbs. 30% of the day
• Able to climb ladders and negotiate work areas under construction
• Work is performed at project sites and in an office and/or trailer locations
• Ability lift at least 50 lbs. 50% of the day

This position is subject to the Federal Department of Transportation (DOT) drug & alcohol testing regulations as outlined in 49 CFR Part 382 and/or 49 CFR Part 199.