Gas Distribution Technician II – Field, On-Call

South Jersey Gas Company; Flemington (NJ); On-site; USD 37,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

South Jersey Industries is seeking a Field Technician to perform construction and maintenance on our gas distribution systems across New Jersey. The role includes installing mains and services, repairing leaks, and ensuring safe, reliable service for customers.

Hours are Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM with rotating on-call and weekend standby; overtime may be required. You’ll operate equipment such as a Kubota and backhoe and complete all required paperwork.

Qualifications

• Experience in construction work.
• Familiar with the use of air tools and construction equipment.
• Valid NJ Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Perform construction and maintenance on distribution systems.
• Install mains and services.
• Repair gas leaks.
• Pipe coating.
• Locating and mark-outs.
• Main and service activation/deactivation.
• Valve lubrication and maintenance.
• Plastic fusion.
• First response to gas leaks and emergencies.
• Complete paperwork.
• Operate a Kubota and Backhoe.

Skills

Construction experience

Air tools usage

Equipment operation

Driving

Education

High School diploma

Equivalent education/experience

Tools

Kubota

Backhoe

Job description

South Jersey Industries is seeking a Field Technician to perform construction and maintenance on our gas distribution systems across New Jersey. The role includes installing mains and services, repairing leaks, and ensuring safe, reliable service for customers.

Hours are Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM with rotating on-call and weekend standby; overtime may be required. You’ll operate equipment such as a Kubota and backhoe and complete all required paperwork.