Gas Utility Technician- Mount Vernon, Ohio

Utility Pipeline Ltd • Buckeye Lake, OH

5d • Remote

About The Position

Utility Pipeline Ltd. (UPL) is a Natural Gas distribution management company that operates and maintains Natural Gas service for several Utilities and Cooperatives throughout Ohio, Indiana, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia. UPL offers a full range of services in the natural gas industry including engineering, installing, maintaining, and operating natural gas distribution systems, all upheld to the highest standards in the industry. Utility Pipeline Ltd. is searching for a Natural Gas Field Technician who would primarily operate in Knox, Morrow, and Richard Counties, as well as surrounding areas in Ohio. The ideal candidate would be located near the Mount Vernon, OH area. This person would work remotely and report directly to job sites after training. They will report to nearby offices as needed. Experience in gas distribution, construction, or a related field is a plus. This is a full-time position with benefits. Come join the team if you are interested in diverse daily tasks!

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 1+ years of related experience preferred but not required
• Valid and clean driver’s license
• Willing and able to pass a drug and alcohol test (pre-employment and random)
• Willing to complete required online training and pipeline safety training programs
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Reliable and dependable
• Ability to work independently
• Problem solving
• Service oriented/customer service
• Active listening
• Safety oriented
• Computer literacy

Nice To Haves

• Experience in gas distribution, construction, or a related field is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Respond to various work orders
• Line locating
• Leak surveys, inspections, and compliance-related tasks
• Annual maintenance of pipelines and facilities
• Install and remove meters
• Meter reading and install ERTs
• Install pipelines, taps, and services
• Oversee and inspect sub-contractors on assigned projects
• Maintain company vehicle and equipment
• Complete necessary paperwork for daily tasks
• On-call rotation/emergency call outs

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Company matched 401K
• Company cellphone and vehicle
• Uniforms with laundered service
• UPL clothing and boots (t-shirts, hats, hoodies, rain suit, etc.)
• Life Insurance (free of cost to employees)
• Begin earning PTO immediately and paid time off for your birthday
• Healthcare FSA and Dependent Care FSA with company contributions
• Voluntary insurance policies with company contribution
• Gym membership reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED