C&M Technician 1

Summit Utilities, Inc.; Hot Springs (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Competitive pay

Job summary

Summit Utilities, Inc. is hiring a Construction & Maintenance Technician I (SGL3) in Hot Springs, AR to support installation, repair and maintenance of natural gas distribution lines.

This entry-level field position requires outdoor work, handling heavy tools, and responding to emergencies alongside a DOT program. Responsibilities include operating vehicles and equipment, using hand/power tools, and complying with safety, training, and testing policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Ability to work outdoors daily in all weather conditions.
• Must be available to respond to emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, or replace steel and plastic pipe.
• Provide First Responder assistance in emergencies.
• Load and unload required equipment, tools, and supplies onto and from truck.
• Use a variety of hand tools and power tools for field work.
• Operate a motor vehicle and the ability to enter/exit vehicle unassisted.
• Handle physical tasks including lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Work in variable weather conditions for extended periods.
• Noise and safety precautions in a field environment.
• Subject to DOT drug testing.

Skills

Outdoor work

Emergency response

Manual labor

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Welding

CDL

Job description

Join our growing team and discover why Summit Utilities, Inc. continues to earn national and regional recognition as an employer of choice. Our recognitions include Best Places to Work in Maine (2019–2025); Best Places to Work in Arkansas (2020, 2023, 2025); Best Places to Work in Oklahoma (2022–2025); Best Places to Work in Missouri (2023 and 2026); Best Places to Work in Colorado (2025); Forbes America’s Best Small Employers (2023); and, most recently, Proud and Purposeful Employer (2026).

Summit is a growing natural gas utility that’s committed to delivering reliable energy to homes and businesses in Arkansas, Colorado, Maine, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Texas. Being part of the Summit team means embracing excellence and innovation, committing to safety each and every day, and doing all that we can to serve each other, our customers, and the communities where we live. We aim to bring warmth and energy to everything we do.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Construction & Maintenance Technician I (SGL3) based in Hot Springs, AR!

POSITION SUMMARY

Performs company field operations including manual labor and other duties necessary to accomplish the installation, repair, construction and maintenance of natural gas distribution systems.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Install, repair, or replace steel and plastic pipe
• Provide First Responder assistance in emergency situations
• Load and unload required equipment, tools, and supplies onto and from truck
• Use a variety of hand tools and power tools, including picks, shovels, sharpshooters, pipe wrenches, pipe cutters, bolt cutters, pavement saws, jack hammers, air guns, etc.
• Operate a motor vehicle and heavy equipment and the ability to enter and exit vehicle unassisted
• Operate a personal computer, either desktop or laptop
• Exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a minimal amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects
• Stand, walk, stoop, kneel or crouch daily for extended periods of time and in all types of weather conditions
• Handle emergency situations, including possible exposure to gaseous atmospheres on occasion
• Respond to emergency calls and/or call-outs and occasionally return to work while off duty
• Certify and don personal protective equipment, such as respirator, safety glasses, hardhat, gloves, protective footwear and earplugs on a daily basis
• Submit to random drug screen pool required for DOT drivers and DOT safety sensitive positions
• Perform other duties as assigned

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to work outdoors on a daily basis in all types of weather conditions
• Must be available to respond to emergencies during and after normal working hours

Nice to have experience includes:

• Welding
• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)
• Field services/operations

The position is covered under the D.O.T. regulations and Summit Utilities Drug and Alcohol Policy and is, therefore, subject to all terms of the Policy, including the random selection for drug testing.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required of all personnel so classified.

Summit offers competitive pay and medical/dental/vision and other benefits that provide flexibility, choice and support to our employees when they need it most. We understand that home and family are essential pieces of your life, and our benefits are designed to support you both at work and at home.

Summit Utilities, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or veteran status.