Gas Worker-Appr
About The Position
The Gas Apprentice position is an entry level position responsible for working with the Gas Journeyman level position on the operation, maintenance, and construction of Dominion Energy South Carolina’s natural gas system. Duties include but are not limited to: responding to pipeline damages, repairs and replacements to below-ground gas pipelines and fittings, working in conditions where natural gas is present, responding to customer calls/concerns, completing customer meter orders (blocking, unblocking, pulling meters for testing, painting meters, conducting zero use and high bill complaint investigations), performing above ground leak repairs, performing underground line locating, conducting leak survey and atmospheric corrosion surveys, performing valve maintenance work, and conducting odorant checks. In addition to working with Gas Journeymen, Gas Apprentices will go through the Gas Apprentice Training Program, a four-year program involving training courses and Operational Qualifications (OQ) which includes electronic testing and hands-on testing. Continuous advancement and OQ in the training program are required. The successful candidate should be driven towards graduating from the program and the Journeyman career. This position will start in September 2026. If you are hired for this position, you will be traveling to our Gas Training Center in Cayce, SC for the first four days of your employment.
Requirements
- Must be routinely available for call out or emergency situations and be able to work overtime.
- Must live within the service territory of the assigned work locations.
- Must have the ability to read and apply applicable procedures, document compliance activities.
- Must be able to wear self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) in hazardous environments.
- Must be able to work in trenches and excavations with mud and water, cutting or joining pipe both inside and outside, using a jackhammer and other heavy equipment to excavate sites for street.
- High school diploma or equivalent and 0-2 years’ work experience, or Military Service Members/Veterans ranks with ranks from E3-E5, W1-W2, or O1-O3 and 2+ years’ work experience.
- Must be able to obtain Commercial Driver’s license (Class A) within six months of start date.
Nice To Haves
- Experience and knowledge with natural gas pipeline construction, operations, maintenance, repairs, or hot tapping & stopping operations.
- Experience working in underground utility construction or maintenance.
- Experience with underground line locating.
- Commercial Driver’s License (Class A) obtained.
Responsibilities
- Responding to pipeline damages, repairs and replacements to below-ground gas pipelines and fittings
- Working in conditions where natural gas is present
- Responding to customer calls/concerns
- Completing customer meter orders (blocking, unblocking, pulling meters for testing, painting meters, conducting zero use and high bill complaint investigations)
- Performing above ground leak repairs
- Performing underground line locating
- Conducting leak survey and atmospheric corrosion surveys
- Performing valve maintenance work
- Conducting odorant checks
- Going through the Gas Apprentice Training Program, a four-year program involving training courses and Operational Qualifications (OQ) which includes electronic testing and hands-on testing
- Continuous advancement and OQ in the training program
Benefits
- health benefits with coverage for families and domestic partners
- vacation
- retirement plans
- paid holidays
- tuition reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
