Utility Worker

UGI Corporation • Huntington, WV

18d • Onsite

About The Position

Mountaineer Gas Company is recruiting a Utility Worker for its Huntington Service Center in Huntington, West Virginia. The role supports natural gas distribution operations, including locating gas lines and assisting with the installation, replacement, and repair of gas mains and service lines. The worker may also help customer servicemen change meters, investigate customer complaints, and respond to customer inquiries. Duties include reading and recording gas meter usage, collecting from delinquent customers or disconnecting their gas service, and inspecting distribution equipment for defects or irregularities. The position requires working outdoors in all types of weather, driving in all weather conditions, and responding to overtime and emergency callouts as needed. Employees in field operations must live within 45 minutes of the service center and maintain that residency throughout employment. The position is subject to applicable Department of Transportation regulations, including drug and alcohol prevention requirements and Operator Qualifications. Successful applicants must pass a pre-employment drug screen and, if hired, are subject to substance abuse testing under company policies.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Live within 45 minutes of the service center and maintain residency within that area throughout employment in a field operations position.
• Possess and maintain a valid driver's license and a safe driving record.
• Ability to work outdoors and drive in all types of weather.
• Tact and diplomacy when dealing with difficult customer interactions.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to operate mechanical and pneumatic equipment and hand tools.
• Ability to use and accurately enter information into a computer or handheld electronic device for data collection.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Availability for scheduled and unscheduled overtime and emergency callouts as needed.
• Pass a pre-employment drug screen; if hired, comply with company substance abuse testing policies.
• Meet applicable DOT regulations, including Anti-Drug and Alcohol Misuse Prevention Plan and Operator Qualifications requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Previous natural gas field operations experience.
• Class A CDL driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Assist with locating gas lines and installing, replacing, or repairing gas mains and service lines.
• Assist customer servicemen with changing meters, investigating customer complaints, and responding to customer inquiries.
• Read gas meters and record usage by residential and commercial customers.
• Call on delinquent customers to collect payment or disconnect gas service at the meter or curb box.
• Inspect natural gas distribution equipment and appurtenances for defects; report odors, leaks, damage, and unauthorized connections.
• Identify irregularities and notify the appropriate department for service action.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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