Gas Utility Technician - Hillsville, VA
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. (Appalachian Natural Gas Distribution Company) is searching for a Gas Utility Technician who would primarily operate throughout Hillsville, Galax, and Floyd in Carroll County, Virginia. Ideally, this person would be located in Hillsville or surrounding areas. The office/shop is located in Hillsville and this individual would report daily to that location. Experience in the Natural Gas distribution field is a plus. This is a full-time position with benefits.
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
Nice To Haves
- Experience in the Natural Gas distribution field
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
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
