Utility Worker Apprentice to First Class

Overview

Operate, maintain, and inspect gas distribution assets, respond to leaks, and ensure safety.

Key Responsibilities

• gas surveys
• gis mapping
• cms system
• meter installation
• valve inspection
• leak detection

Tasks

-To perform scheduled gas survey’s and analysis work on all company owned facilities, which may include, but is not limited to: -Prepare construction and maintenance orders as required to complete work activities for the replacement or repair of facilities where gas leaks have been identified. -To utilize GIS/GPS mapping software and the gas CMS system in the execution of this program -To test company owned (CGI) combustible gas indicators and (FIU) flame ionization units, LMD laser methane detectors, PMD portable methane detectors or other Company approved equipment in accordance with company procedures. -Meter installs, sets, changes and removes -Turn on and turn off gas meters -Valve inspection and repair -To properly care for and maintain company equipment such as assigned vehicles, tools, material including the timely completion of records associated with such equipment. -To utilize GIS/GPS mapping software and the gas CMS system in the execution of this program. -Monitoring third party excavations -Turn on and relights of customer appliances -Identify, classify and prioritize gas leaks associated with the gas distribution system with the main objective of ensuring public safety. -Repaired leaks

Requirements

• gas license
• class a cdl
• operator qualification
• 3 years
• nfpa 54
• digtrack

What You Bring

-High school diploma or equivalent. -System gas leak repair (Emergency and Scheduled) -Possess and maintain a valid Maine State Gas License, or obtain within two years. -Must reside within the specified geographic call area and respond within 30 minutes to gas leak emergencies. -Possess a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License within 24 months of employment. -Will be drug tested under the PHMSA and FMCSA drug pool -Must be able to obtain Operator Qualification (O.Q.) certification based upon the requirements set forth in DOT 49 CFR 192, Subpart N. -Line locating and mark-out -Must be available for duties during times of system emergencies. -Must accept Company assigned standby on rotation basis. -3 years of related field experience. -Requires CDL and Driver Qualification File -An understanding of NFPA 54 -Utilization of the Dig track damage prevention management program. -Tests on gas piping

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Benefits

-Facility replacement -School survey -Starting wage will be in accordance with Article VI. -High risk tickets

About Unitil

-Operates under regulated subsidiaries distributing electricity and natural gas across Maine, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts. -Typically undertakes community-scale reliability upgrades, grid modernization, and system resilience projects, including its award-winning 4.9 MW solar array in New Hampshire. -Its non-regulated division, Usource, provides energy brokering and consulting services to large commercial and industrial clients across the northeastern region.

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