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Great Union Pay, Job Stability, Healthcare Benefits and a Pension! 

Now Hiring Union Laborers Local 57, Laborers Local 413, Operating Engineers Local 542 and UA Local 420 Pipefitters! 

Looking for more than a job, but a career? INTREN, one of the leading utility specialty contractors in the country, is looking for candidates searching for long-lasting and successful careers. 

With stable work within the gas industry in Philadelphia, we are hiring now to support this growing infrastructure! Union benefits include comprehensive healthcare and a pension for you and your family.

Do You Have Gas Utility Construction Experience?
If you have experience in the gas industry, but are not in a Union, please consider this high-growth opportunity to advance your career and secure your future! A Union career also includes excellent healthcare benefits and a pension.

Are Looking for a Dynamic Career in the Gas Industry, but Don’t Have Experience? 
If you don’t have experience, we will offer a robust training matrix to prepare you for occupational safety certifications that will include hands-on training with an experience work group. Please consider the gas industry for a dynamic, lucrative career that you and your family can be proud of. As part of our Philadelphia team, you will experience an all-encompassing career with INTREN.

The INTREN Story
INTREN has 10 offices and over 1400 people from coast-to-coast and is one of the most respected utility contractors in the industry. Standing behind our commitments in safety, integrity and quality performance, we have been serving gas utilities, electric utilities, municipalities and commercial and industrial customers around the country for 30 years.

We are committed to Philadelphia, and believe in hiring local team members to help build a healthy, vibrant economic community.  Presently, INTREN’s Philadelphia office is located in Conshohocken, PA.

Come Join Our Team!
If you are seeking a stable Union job that offers a lucrative pension upon retirement and has tremendous healthcare benefits, come join our team. We’re OutPerforming Everyday and welcome you to become part of our growing company in the great city of Philadelphia.

INTREN Minimum Requirements

  • Be 18 years of age
  • Be eligible to work in the United States
  • Have a high school diploma or GED, Trade experience, Job Corp Training
  • Pass a drug test
  • Pass a background check

The steps to be selected for training are:

  • Complete and submit your application
  • Qualified candidates will be selected for an interview

Open Positions
All positions will require that you join one of the Local Unions in Philadelphia dependent on the work choice you are pursuing.

Laborer’s Requirements – Local 57, Local 413
A Laborer must be physically able to do the work of the trade and pass Operator Qualification (OQ) testing. A valid Class A CDL license is a plus. This is an entry-level position.  

Job Description 
Manual labor including hand digging associated with utility line installation as described in the Union's governance of work rules. For more details please see go to: http://www.liuna.org/ 

Operator’s Requirements – Local 542
An Operating Engineer must pass a gas utility company’s Operator Qualification (OQ) testing and satisfy all other competency requirements for the classification recognized by the Union.  A valid Class A CDL license is a plus. 

Job Description
Operate several types of power construction equipment associated with utility line installation as described in the Unions governance of work rules. For more details please see go to: http://www.iuoe.org/

Pipefitter's Requirements -   UA Local 420
A pipefitter must pass a gas utility company’s Operator Qualification (OQ) testing and satisfy competency requirements for the classification recognized by the Union.  A valid Class A CDL license is a plus. You may also apply to the Apprenticeship Program.

Job Description
Installation of piping and associated equipment related to the installation of gas infrastructure as described in the Union's governance of work rules. For more details please see go to: http://www.ua.org/

Apply Today!
To apply for any of the above positions please fill out an application and email the application, cover letter and list of references to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.; or fax documents to 815-923-2356.