Utility Gas Leak Survey Tech | Columbus, OH (DOT)

Description

• Completes assigned routes and work orders on the assigned date
• Refers all consumer complaints to the appropriate authorities
• Surveys gas leaks by walking from site to site
• Extensively walk and stand for much of the workday
• Grades gas leaks by level of severity and reports/escalates accordingly
• Collects data using handheld computer or other collection device
• Follows safety, quality, and operational procedures
• Follows strict Utility, State and Federal guidelines relating to surveying, grading, and reporting gas leaks
• Performs visual inspections of gas meters, lines and fittings
• Participates in safety meetings
• Provides timely reports and documentation to management per procedures
• Follows sketches and diagrams to identify gas line locations
• Use telephones, tablets, and/or computers to communicate
• Utilizes a Remote Methane Leak Detector (RLMD) or similar device to detect natural gas leaks
• May provide general information about services to customers, when applicable

Requirements

• Exceptional flexibility in scheduling
• Ability to walk long distances and prepare for weather conditions, accordingly
• Shows courtesy and professionalism when dealing with customers and other employees
• Experience: 1 or more years of experience in gas services; 2 years of continuous work with the same employer, and/or 1 or more years working outdoors.
• Adequate time management skills to work in a timely manner
• Drug/alcohol testing is required
• Do not have adequate planning and time management skills to finish a days work in a timely manner
• Drug/alcohol testing required per Non-Regulatory requirements for employees working with water, electric, and meters
• Walk for long distances in various weather conditions (rain, sleet, hail, snow, extreme heat or cold, etc.)
• Are not flexible and do not enjoy adapting to your current work schedule or routine
• Excellent attention to detail for problem solving and finding
• Education: High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to multi-task and work independently as well as a team
• Exert physical force moving objects (routinely 10lbs of force, up to an occasional 50lbs of force)
• Do not enjoy walking long distances
• Drug/alcohol testing required per Federal DOT regulations for employees working with gas meters
• Experience: 1 year of continuous work with the same employer, and/or 6 or more months working outdoors. Upon hire, the candidate will need to complete and pass all Pipeline Operator Qualification (OQ) training. Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to interact with unhappy or negative customers in a professional manner
• Do not enjoy working in outdoor conditions
• Excellent communication skills, comfortable interacting with management and customers

Benefits

• Flexible Spending Accounts or an option for a Health Saving Account with company match
• Company vehicle (for all driver-based positions)
• Group health plans including medical/prescription, dental, vision and a variety of other coverage options
• Company provided cell phone or mobile allowance (if applicable)
• Roth or Traditional 401(k) Retirement plan with company match
• Gas card for company vehicle (if applicable)
• Automatic enrollment in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) at no cost
• Company paid group life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, short and long term disability
• Boot allowance from approved vendors
• Paid Sick Time (New York based positions ONLY)
• Company paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all employees and eligible family members
• Paid Holidays
• Veterans Day paid time off for our veterans
• Daily per diem for travel-based positions
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Wedding Day

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance