Job Start Date:02/24/2023Type of Position:Operations
Number of Openings:1Wage/Salary:$20.09Per Hour
Job Location & Contact:
225 Wayne Street
Erie,
PA165077166866123
Job Description:
National Fuel has an immediate, full-time opening for a Utility Technician in our Operations Department at our Erie Service Center located in Erie, Pennsylvania. Utility Technicians will receive industry leading classroom training as well as opportunities to assist fully qualified Operations employees to gain valuable hands-on natural gas experience. The classroom training paired with hands-on training will provide the Utility Technician with the potential for career advancement. National Fuel is proud to have an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, hard work is rewarded and promotion from within is supported. We offer exciting career opportunities for talented and ambitious job seekers and encourage you to apply today.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Utility Technician will continue to have primary meter reading responsibilities, however, will have the opportunity to attend operator qualification classes. Upon successful completion of company selected operator qualifications, the employee will rotate between meter reading duties and assisting a fully qualified employee to gain knowledge and hands-on experience in:
• Performing collections
• Installing and removing gas meters, meter sets, and regulators
• Investigating gas service inquiries, such as no gas, leaks, and gas odors
• Using test instruments as required to install, service, and adjust all gas appliances
• Using pressure gauges to test for line leaks and gas detection instruments to locate leaks
• Perform line locating for third party excavations
• Perform construction activities such as, leak repairs and pipeline replacements
Experience Required:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Must possess a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to understand and apply mechanical principles as well as possess proficient skills in the use of hand tools
• Basic literacy is required. Capability to read, accurately interpret and analyze written information, and legibly prepare written documentation
• Excellent customer service and computer/data entry skills
• Available to work a flexible work schedule Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 am and 4:30 pm.
• Must live within a 20-mile radius of the Erie Service Center located at 225 Wayne Street, Erie, Pennsylvania or be willing to relocate
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Self-motivated, proven track record of good attendance and committed to workplace safety
• Good communication, customer service and computer/data entry skills
• Prior experience operating a mini excavator
• Prior plumbing and heating experience
How to Apply:
The successful candidate will be required to pass a DOT mandated drug test, as well as participate in random drug testing. The DOT maintains a list of banned substances which includes medicinal or recreational marijuana. For confidential consideration, please submit your resume and cover letter (preferably in PDF format) to [email protected] by March 10, 2023. Attachments with a .docm extension will not be accepted.
Please reference position #23-014PA – Utility Technician in the subject line of your email.
Application Deadline:
Jan 01, 1900