Utility Worker

UGI Corporation • Huntington, WV

21d • Onsite

About The Position

Mountaineer Gas Company is recruiting a Utility Worker for its Huntington Service Center in Huntington, West Virginia. The company is West Virginia’s largest natural gas distribution company, serving more than 220,000 customers and maintaining close to 6,000 miles of pipeline.

The Utility Worker supports natural gas field operations, including locating gas lines and assisting with installation, replacement, and repair of gas mains and service lines. The position may also support customer service work, read meters, interact with delinquent customers, and inspect distribution equipment. The role involves outdoor work in all types of weather, driving in all weather conditions, and overtime or emergency callouts as needed. The position is subject to applicable DOT regulations, including the Anti-Drug and Alcohol Misuse Prevention Plan and Operator Qualifications (OQ).

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Live within 45 minutes of the service center and maintain residency within that distance throughout employment in field operations positions.
• Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and a safe driving record.
• Ability to work outdoors in all types of weather and drive in all weather conditions.
• Tact and diplomacy when dealing with difficult customer interactions.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to operate mechanical or 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.
• Subject to scheduled and unscheduled overtime and emergency callouts as needed.
• Subject to applicable DOT regulations, including the Anti-Drug and Alcohol Misuse Prevention Plan and Operator Qualifications (OQ).
• Successful applicants must pass a pre-employment drug screen and, if hired, are subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with company policies.

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 or service lines.
• Assist customer servicemen with changing meters, investigating customer complaints, and responding to customer inquiries.
• Read gas meters and record the volume used by residential and commercial consumers.
• Call upon 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