Gas Field Service Technician – Travel Heavy

Delta Utilities; Laurel (MS); On-site; USD 48,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Delta Utilities is seeking a Service Technician in Laurel, MS to perform field operations for installation, repair, and maintenance of natural gas distribution facilities. The role involves visiting customer sites, reading meters, locating lines, and handling service requests while representing the company in the community.

This position requires living near Laurel or relocating within 30 days, with significant travel to customer locations in Mississippi.

Qualifications

• Requires high school education or GED for any level Service Tech listed below.
• Service Tech I: Requires no prior work experience.
• Service Tech II: Requires a minimum of two (2) years’ experience in gas distribution or related field.
• Service Tech III: Requires a minimum of five (5) years’ experience in gas distribution or related field.
• Strong customer service and safety mindset.

Responsibilities

• Initiates gas service and performs leak investigations and repairs.
• Locates gas lines and reads gas meters.
• Completes work orders in system for documentation.
• Serves as First Responder in emergency situations.
• Monitors Cathodic Protection system and odorization activities.

Skills

Locating gas lines

Reading gas meters

Customer service

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Delta Utilities is seeking a Service Technician in Laurel, MS to perform field operations for installation, repair, and maintenance of natural gas distribution facilities. The role involves visiting customer sites, reading meters, locating lines, and handling service requests while representing the company in the community.

This position requires living near Laurel or relocating within 30 days, with significant travel to customer locations in Mississippi.