Natural Gas Crewman / Pipeline Welder (Hands-On Field Work)
Location: Oak Ridge, TN
Company: ORUD Natural Gas (55 employees – stable, growing local utility)
ORUD is seeking an experienced underground construction crewman who can also weld when needed.
This is not a full-time welding position. Most days you’ll be on a gas crew doing construction, maintenance, and general labor. When welding is needed, you’ll step in and handle it.
What You’ll Be Doing
The Natural Gas Crewman/Pipeline Welder serves as a crewmember responsible for the installation, repair, and maintenance of natural gas mains, service lines, valves, and related piping systems, to include welding as needed.
Day-to-Day Crew Work (Majority of the Job):
- Digging, backfilling, grading, and general gas line work
- Running equipment (backhoe, mini-ex, directional boring, etc.)
- Using hand tools and power tools
- Weed-eating and clearing rights-of-way
- Assisting with gas line installs, repairs, and service work
- Working outside in all weather
Welding (As Needed):
- Pipe welding for natural gas distribution
- Downhill welding
- Welding on or around active lines when required
- Helping maintain weld quality and pass inspections
What We’re Looking For
You MUST have:
- Some real pipe welding experience (not just shop or plate)
- Experience in construction, utilities, or similar field work
- Willingness to work as a laborer first, welder second
- Good attitude and show up ready to work
- Valid driver’s license
Big Plus If You Have:
- Natural gas or pipeline experience
- Downhill welding experience
- Experience working around live gas lines
- Equipment operating experience
- Class A CDL
Pay & Benefits
- 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
Schedule
- Full-time, Monday to Friday 8-5
- Some overtime and emergency call-outs
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.
Benefits:
- AD&D insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Do you have experience working around underground utilities (gas, water, sewer, or pipeline)?
- Briefly describe your pipe welding experience (type of pipe, process, and where you used it):
- 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.
- Do you currently hold a valid Tennessee Driver's License with no moving violation revocations or suspensions in the past 24 months?
- This job is mostly crew work with occasional welding. Are you okay with that?
Work Location: In person
