Plant & Service Combination-C24

NiSource • East Liverpool, OH

8d • $36 - $39 • Onsite

About The Position

The Plant and Service Combination position is responsible for working on customer premises to turn gas on/off; reading meters; using pressure gauges to test for line integrity and gas detection instruments to locate leaks. This role involves performing Field or Service Technician duties, acting as a lead employee over staff engaged in pinpointing leakage, making repairs, and replacing services or portions of mains. It also includes operating light earth-moving equipment, general equipment maintenance, and performing tasks similar to a Utility Technician on tie-ins, leakage repair, and other construction operations. Establishing or reestablishing service, including testing and inspecting service/house lines and lighting appliances, as well as the installation and removal of gas meters, meter settings, and regulators are key responsibilities.

Requirements

• Diploma from an accredited high school or a GED.
• Must have a mechanical aptitude and be able to use various types of hand tools needed for repair of field facilities.
• Must have the ability to obtain a valid Ohio Operators and Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and certification to operate Company trucks under the DOT/Ohio Motor Carrier Safety Regulations for intrastate drivers within 3 months of being awarded the job.
• Must be able to perform basic math calculations, prepare legible records and understand written and oral communications.
• Must have the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Must be able to pass applicable field and service strength tests and general aptitude testing.
• Must be dependable in terms of adherence to deadlines and presence on the job.
• Requires skill in reading/interpreting gauges and dials.
• Must be able to be certified to wear self-contained breaking apparatus.
• Must be able to work overtime and respond to emergency callouts.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States and must not require employer sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

• Experience of 24 months operating earth-moving equipment with knowledge of underground construction practices preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performing all Field or Service Technician duties, as well as acting as lead employee over one or more staff engaged in pinpointing leakage, making repairs and replacing services or portions of mains.
• Operating light earth-moving equipment, such as backhoe, side boom, tamper and hydra-crane.
• General equipment maintenance, including cleaning, greasing and lubricating and transportation of equipment and/or materials.
• Other duties include those performed by a Utility Technician on tie-ins, leakage repair and other construction operations.
• Establishing or reestablishing service, including testing and inspecting service/house lines and lighting appliances according to policy/procedures and approved code transfers.
• Installation and removal of gas meters, meter settings and regulators via locating/repairing curb boxes, removing active and inactive meters and disconnecting gas service at meter or curb box.

Benefits

• Employees may be required to support emergency response efforts, which could include working outside normal hours or assisting with tasks outside of typical responsibilities.

What This Job Offers

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