Utility Worker Apprentice to First Class
Unitil
Perform gas system operation, maintenance, leak response, and inspections.
21 days ago ago
$29 - $47
Entry-level
Full Time
Portland, ME
Field
Company Size
544 Employees
Service Specialisms
Energy Assessments
Energy Efficiency Projects
Detailed Usage Monitoring
Commercial/Industrial Energy Solutions
EV Commercial Rates
Natural Gas Distribution
Electric Distribution
Third‑Party Energy Supplier Coordination
Sector Specialisms
Electric Utilities
Natural Gas Utilities
Energy
Electric Sector Modernization
Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction
Clean Energy
Distributed Energy Resources
Integrated Energy Planning
Role
What you would be doing
gas survey
leak repair
meter installation
gis mapping
detector testing
valve inspection
- To perform scheduled gas survey’s and analysis work on all company owned facilities, which may include, but is not limited to:
- Repaired leaks
- 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.
- Monitoring third party excavations
- To properly care for and maintain company equipment such as assigned vehicles, tools, material including the timely completion of records associated with such equipment.
- Prepare construction and maintenance orders as required to complete work activities for the replacement or repair of facilities where gas leaks have been identified.
- Valve inspection and repair
- To utilize GIS/GPS mapping software and the gas CMS system in the execution of this program.
- To utilize GIS/GPS mapping software and the gas CMS system in the execution of this program
- Turn on and relights of customer appliances
- Meter installs, sets, changes and removes
- Identify, classify and prioritize gas leaks associated with the gas distribution system with the main objective of ensuring public safety.
- Turn on and turn off gas meters
What you bring
operator qualification
dig program
gas license
cdl
nfpa 54
3-year experience
- Must be able to obtain Operator Qualification (O.Q.) certification based upon the requirements set forth in DOT 49 CFR 192, Subpart N.
- Utilization of the Dig track damage prevention management program.
- Must reside within the specified geographic call area and respond within 30 minutes to gas leak emergencies.
- Must accept Company assigned standby on rotation basis.
- Will be drug tested under the PHMSA and FMCSA drug pool
- System gas leak repair (Emergency and Scheduled)
- Possess and maintain a valid Maine State Gas License, or obtain within two years.
- Tests on gas piping
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- 3 years of related field experience.
- Must be available for duties during times of system emergencies.
- Requires CDL and Driver Qualification File
- Line locating and mark-out
- An understanding of NFPA 54
- Possess a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License within 24 months of employment.
- School survey
- Facility replacement
- Starting wage will be in accordance with Article VI.
- High risk tickets
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Interview process
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Security clearance- must be drug tested under phmsa and fmcsa drug pool.
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Company
Overview
185-Year History
Company Roots
Has operations tracing back to 1849, establishing a long-standing presence in the utility sector.
Over 206k Customers
Customer Base
Serves more than 109,000 electric customers and over 97,000 gas customers across multiple states.
1,885 Miles of Pipeline
Infrastructure Network
Manages 85 miles of interstate natural gas transmission pipeline and nearly 1,800 miles of distribution pipe.
$100+M Revenue
Financial Performance
Reports revenues in the hundreds of millions, reflecting its scale as a mid-size utility company.
- 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.
- Integrity: We are honest, ethical, and fair in all our actions.
- Customer-Centric: We are dedicated to serving our customers' needs and providing them with reliable service.
- Collaboration: We foster teamwork and open communication.
- Safety: We prioritize the safety and well-being of our employees, customers, and communities.
- Innovation: We strive to continuously improve and adapt in an ever-changing world.
Net Zero by 2050
Emissions Target
The company is committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by the year 2050.
- Actively investing in renewable energy sources, including wind and solar power.
- Focus on reducing energy consumption and promoting energy-saving practices.
- Regularly track and report on environmental impact, including GHG emissions reduction progress.
29%
Gender Diversity
Percentage of employees who identify as women.
25%
Leadership Gender Diversity
Percentage of leadership roles held by women.
- Inclusion Programs: Ongoing initiatives to foster an inclusive workplace, including training and development programs.
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