Field/Service Technician COH

NiSource•Springfield, OH

4d•$34 - $38

About The Position

This is the entry level position within the Operations Field/Service Technician job family. This position includes a progression to Field/Service Technician 2 after two years and the completion of necessary training and Operator Qualifications (OQs). Essential Functions Responsible for the installation, repair and replacement of distribution facilities such as main lines and services and for the operation and maintenance of construction equipment. Will work to serve the needs of a residential and commercial customer base. Operates all light earth-moving equipment, such as backhoe, side boom, tamper, and hydra-crane. Duties include maintenance of said equipment (including cleaning, greasing and lubricating) and transportation of equipment and/or materials. Installs and removes gas meters, meter settings, and regulators; inspects and tests service and house lines for leaks. Uses test instruments as required to install, service, and adjust all gas appliances. Investigates gas service inquiries, such as no gas, leaks, gas odor, blowing gas, fires, explosions, and high bills. Advises plumbers, contractors, and prospective customers on service and house line installations. Will turn gas on/off for customers. Collects delinquent bills; reads meters; locates, cleans and repairs curb boxes. Uses pressure gauges to test for line leaks and gas detection instruments to locate leaks.

Requirements

Must live within 20 miles of Springfield Op Center (2565 E Main St, Springfield, OH 45503)
Must have a High School diploma or equivalent
Must have a mechanical aptitude and be able to use various types of hand tools needed for repair of field facilities
Must be able to perform basic math calculations, prepare legible records and understand written and oral communications
Must have ability to work effectively in a team environment
Must be detail-oriented and able to follow through on assignments with little or no direct supervision
Requires skill in reading/interpreting gauges & dials
Must be able to be certified to wear self-contained breathing apparatus
All positions are subject to applicable DOT (Department of Transportation) Anti-Drug and Alcohol Misuse Prevention Plan (AMPP) regulations
All positions must be able to respond to emergency calls and work scheduled and nonscheduled overtime
Successful candidates must pass pre-employment Attitude Assessment, Aptitude Testing, Physical Capability Assessment, Drug Screen, MVR (Motor Vehicle Record) screen and Background report
Successful candidates must abide by area specific living requirements
Must be able to pass applicable service physical capability assessments
Job requires working in all weather conditions
Authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship

Nice To Haves

Experience in the plumbing trade with natural gas experience and current OQ (Operator Qualification) plumbing qualifications preferred
Experience reading/interpreting gauges and dials

Responsibilities

Responsible for the installation, repair and replacement of distribution facilities such as main lines and services
Operation and maintenance of construction equipment
Operates all light earth-moving equipment, such as backhoe, side boom, tamper, and hydra-crane
Maintenance of equipment (including cleaning, greasing and lubricating) and transportation of equipment and/or materials
Installs and removes gas meters, meter settings, and regulators; inspects and tests service and house lines for leaks
Uses test instruments as required to install, service, and adjust all gas appliances
Investigates gas service inquiries, such as no gas, leaks, gas odor, blowing gas, fires, explosions, and high bills
Advises plumbers, contractors, and prospective customers on service and house line installations
Will turn gas on/off for customers
Collects delinquent bills; reads meters; locates, cleans and repairs curb boxes
Uses pressure gauges to test for line leaks and gas detection instruments to locate leaks