Pipe Layer

General Purpose of Work. Performs under general supervision, various construction, operation and maintenance functions in the Gas Distribution Department.

General Duties. Performs the work of Laborer - Gas Distribution Department. Performs elementary pipe fitting. Lays pipe, heat fuses joints and installs couplings. Installs anodes and test stations. Prepares joints and installs clamps. Assists in cathodic protection surveys. Installs leak clamps. Performs other incidental and related duties as assigned.

Qualifications. One year's experience as a Laborer and demonstration of suitable proficiency in that classification is required. Must have demonstrated satisfactory aptitude and learning ability for the duties of gas distribution construction, operation and maintenance. Must have and keep a Wisconsin driver's license. Must have the stamina to work outdoors under extreme weather conditions. Must have a temperament and personality which enable the employee to work as a member of a crew or work team. Must be reasonably available for overtime and emergency work assignments. Must have learned and practiced all safety rules which apply to the work, including the use of all special protective equipment used in this type of work.

Knowledge and Skills to be Acquired. Acquires and demonstrates a basic knowledge and understanding of the Company's gas distribution system. Continues to learn the functions and component parts of gas distribution equipment and apparatus. Demonstrates increased ability to lay pipe, install couplings and do fundamental pipe fitting. Acquires and demonstrates a knowledge of the Company's service area. Acquires a knowledge of applicable codes, ordinances and company rules and standards which apply. Learns tapping and bagging of gas mains.

This position is subject to drug testing according to the Federal Department of Transportation regulations.

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

About MGE

MGE generates and distributes electricity to 163,000 customers in Dane County, Wisconsin, and purchases and distributes natural gas to 176,000 customers in seven south-central and western Wisconsin counties. MGE is a regulated utility subsidiary of the investor-owned public utility holding company MGE Energy, Inc. MGE's roots in the Madison area date back more than 150 years.

An industry leader, MGE was among the first utilities nationwide to commit to net-zero carbon electricity by 2050, consistent with global climate science. Your community energy company is investing in a more sustainable future for the benefit of all our customers, investors, and employees. As your community energy company, we are committed to this area and its people. We take responsibility to:

• Plan and provide a safe, reliable, and cost-effective energy supply that balances the needs and values of those we serve.
• Provide information and education to serve our customers and stakeholders and help inform their energy decisions.
• Preserve and protect our environment while providing affordable, reliable energy.
• Encourage and support economic and business development to keep our economy strong and vibrant.
• Engage in open and honest dialogue, partnership, and collaboration to best serve our customers and the broader community.

Our Values

• Safety: Safety is a core value at MGE. The safety of our employees, customers, and communities is our top priority. Our culture initiatives continuously improve our safety performance. MGE has earned numerous safety awards for this safety performance, including the AGA Leading Indicator Safety Award.
• Reliability: We invest in our people and in our systems to help ensure top-ranked energy reliability that helps to maintain the economic health and vitality of the communities we serve. MGE is a national leader in electric reliability.
• Sustainability: With a commitment to transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement, we take a holistic and proactive approach to sustainable practices company-wide.
• Equity: We are committed to equity and inclusion in our service to our customers, in our workplace, and in our broader community, and we value diverse perspectives, ideas, cultures, and backgrounds.

MGE's parent company is MGE Energy, Inc., a public utility holding company. Its common stock trades on the NASDAQ Stock Market. For more information, visit mge.com and mgeenergy.com.

JOB LOCATION

The position is located in Madison, Wisconsin, where MGE is an active participant in community efforts to preserve the area's extraordinary quality of life. We offer free, on-site parking and are located near biking trails and bus stops. Many employees enjoy the use of our many on-site EV charging stations.

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