Service Mechanic C/B/A

MDU Resources Group, Inc. • Pendleton, OR

40d • $45 - $50

About The Position

Responsible for placing safety as #1 priority in day-to-day work routine for self and others. Under general supervision, builds, sets, removes and dismantles gas service meter and regulator installations; connects and disconnects customer's gas consuming devices, turns on and turns off customer's meters; cleans, regulates and repairs customer's appliances; inspects customer's house piping and other equipment. Assists in the operation and maintenance of gas distribution equipment; may read customer's meters and collect customer's delinquent bills; collect various data and information as required; and performs other related work as directed. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Service Mechanic C ($45.06 per hour) Should have a high school education or its equivalent. Should have a minimum of twelve (12) months training in the natural industry. Will have qualified and secured city or county gas installation license if one if required. Service Mechanic B ($46.50 per hour) Should have high school education or its equivalent. Should have a minimum of three (3) to five (5) years training in the natural gas or related utility industry. Will have qualified and secured city or county gas installation license if one is required. Service Mechanic A ($49.69 per hour) Should have a high school education or its equivalent. Should have a minimum of five (5) years progressive experience in service work in the natural gas industry. Will have qualified and secured city or county gas installation license if one is required

Requirements

• Should have a high school education or its equivalent.
• Should have a minimum of twelve (12) months training in the natural industry (Service Mechanic C)
• Should have a minimum of three (3) to five (5) years training in the natural gas or related utility industry (Service Mechanic B)
• Should have a minimum of five (5) years progressive experience in service work in the natural gas industry (Service Mechanic A)
• Will have qualified and secured city or county gas installation license if one if required.
• Satisfactory passing of examination to test mechanical aptitude and general knowledge is required before entry into this classification.
• Must take all measures necessary to protect networks, devices, programs and data from cyber-attack, damage or unauthorized access.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States, no sponsorships considered.
• Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background checks.
• Must be able to lift or move heavy objects such as a large meter.
• Must reside within a twenty (20) mile radius from district headquarters no later than 90 days from your start date in this role.

Responsibilities

• builds, sets, removes and dismantles gas service meter and regulator installations
• connects and disconnects customer's gas consuming devices
• turns on and turns off customer's meters
• cleans, regulates and repairs customer's appliances
• inspects customer's house piping and other equipment
• assists in the operation and maintenance of gas distribution equipment
• may read customer's meters and collect customer's delinquent bills
• collect various data and information as required
• performs other related work as directed

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance options
• 401k plan which includes a company match opportunity and an additional retirement contribution
• 15 days of Personal Time Off (PTO) prorated throughout the year based on time of hire
• eleven paid holidays through the calendar year

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Utilities
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees