Service Technician CVA

NiSource • Chester, VA

11h • $39 - $49

About The Position

Installs and removes gas meters, meter settings, and regulators; Inspects and tests service and house lines for leaks. Investigates gas service Inquiries, such as no gas, leaks, gas odor, blowing gas, fires, explosions, and high bills. Advises plumbers, contractors, and prospective customers on service and house line installations. Will turn gas on/off for customers. Collects delinquent bills; reads meters. Uses pressure gauges to test for line leaks and gas detection Instruments to locate leaks. The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of the position. As a public utility, NiSource is required to provide continuous service to customers at all times. To ensure we fulfill that obligation, employees may be required to work outside their normal work hours and perform tasks outside of their normal responsibilities in support of emergency operations. At NiSource, you'll be part of the team serving nearly four million customers throughout the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic, who count on us to energize their homes and businesses. Whether speaking with customers by phone, analyzing financial data or installing new gas lines in a neighborhood, you’ll meet exciting challenges each day and make the most of your skills and talents. And you’ll be part of a company that was named by Forbes magazine as one of America’s Best Large Employers. We're looking for talent from all backgrounds. We invite candidates of all abilities to come as they are and do what they love. Through our years of successful growth, we’ve stayed true to our roots by making a difference in the lives of millions of our customers. If you’re interested in joining an inclusive, innovative company that fosters opportunity for growth, NiSource might be the place for you.

Requirements

• High School Diploma from an accredited high school or a GED
• Ability to understand and apply mechanical principles and demonstrated skills in the use of hand tools
• Must have strong Interpersonal skills and demonstrated success in providing extraordinary customer service, particularly in situations where tact and diplomacy are needed
• Must be detail-oriented and able to follow through on assignments with little or no direct supervision
• Must be able to work effectively under changing priorities and conditions
• Must be able to prepare legible, complete, and accurate orders
• Must be able to understand oral and written communications
• Authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship

Nice To Haves

• Experience reading/interpreting gauges and dials
• Experience in the plumbing trade with natural gas experience and current OQ plumbing qualifications

Responsibilities

• Installs and removes gas meters, meter settings, and regulators
• Inspects and tests service and house lines for leaks
• Investigates gas service Inquiries, such as no gas, leaks, gas odor, blowing gas, fires, explosions, and high bills
• Advises plumbers, contractors, and prospective customers on service and house line installations
• Will turn gas on/off for customers
• Collects delinquent bills
• Reads meters
• Uses pressure gauges to test for line leaks and gas detection Instruments to locate leaks

What This Job Offers

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