Worker, Utility (Chesapeake)

Southern Company • Virginia Beach, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Virginia Natural Gas is hiring an entry-level, developmental Utility Worker for its Field Operations team in Chesapeake, Virginia. The role offers the opportunity for growth and advancement into the company’s apprenticeship program and a long-term career in the natural gas industry. Work is predominantly outdoors in all weather and terrain conditions. Employees must be able and willing to travel, work extended hours, and wear company-provided personal protective equipment. Travel is approximately 5% of the time. This is a bargaining unit position represented by IBEW Local 50 and is a Department of Transportation-covered classification subject to random drug and alcohol screening. The employee must live in the service area, within a 30-minute drive of the Chesapeake office, and be available for standby duty and emergency call-outs.

The Utility Worker serves on crews installing, repairing, and maintaining gas mains, service lines, and the distribution system. Work includes digging, shoring, repairing leaks, testing and wrapping pipe, and supporting taps on mains and services. The employee uses hand and air tools, shovels, and other equipment, follows safety and work rules, assists other crew members, and helps keep vehicles, tools, equipment, and supplies stocked and orderly.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid Virginia driver's license, and Operator Qualified status in accordance with the Company Plan. No prior experience is required. Candidates must pass a DOT drug test and meet the physical and sensory requirements described in the posting.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Entry-level position; no previous experience required.
• Must pass a DOT drug test.
• Operator Qualified in accordance with the Company Plan.
• Valid Virginia state driver's license.
• Must live within the service area and within a 30-minute drive of the Chesapeake office for on-call and emergency response purposes.
• Must be able to drive safely, work extended hours, travel approximately 5% of the time, and wear company-provided personal protective equipment.
• Must be physically able to stoop, bend, crawl, walk, climb ladders, and lift weights in excess of 75 pounds.
• Must have a keen sense of smell, hearing, vision, and color identification.
• Must be able to work in all types of terrain and weather conditions.

Nice To Haves

• Transitioning military personnel are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a member of a crew installing and repairing gas mains and service lines, including participating in taps on mains and services.
• Assist with distribution activities related to installation, repair, and maintenance of the distribution system.
• Complete work such as digging, shoring, repairing leaks, testing, and wrapping pipe.
• Use hand tools, air tools, shovels, and other equipment while following safety and work rules.
• Assist other crew members as required.
• Keep trucks stocked with equipment and supplies and maintain distribution vehicles, tools, and other equipment in neat and orderly condition.
• Perform standby duty and respond to emergency call-outs.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary.
• Annual incentive awards for eligible employees; additional incentive compensation may be available subject to the applicable plan terms.
• Health, welfare, and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being.

What This Job Offers

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