Gas Fitter Serviceman (UN111)

Black Hills Energy; Cheyenne (WY); On-site; USD 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary bonuses

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off including holidays and/​

Parental leave

Life insurance and disability benefits

Critical illness coverage

Pet insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Black Hills Energy is seeking a Gas Fitter Serviceman to work in a team that builds, maintains, and inspects natural gas mains, services, regulators, stations, and meters. You will ensure positive customer relations, coordinate with supervisors, and execute field tasks with diverse gas distribution responsibilities in Cheyenne, WY.

The role includes the full range of field activities and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must have completed an approved gas apprenticeship program or equivalent.
• Must have excavating and equipment operating experience.
• Must have experience with natural gas regulation and metering.
• Must have experience working from a laptop computer completing orders, timesheet, and accessing programs as needed in job role.

Responsibilities

• Install, re-route, repair and abandon all types of pipe used in the distribution system.
• Operate company vehicles and heavy equipment such as street trucks, backhoe/loaders, trenches, boom trucks and various power and hand tools.
• Perform leak surveys inside buildings, outside in distribution systems and perform special surveys using leak detectors.
• Use cathodic protection as required, install anodes, and perform field tests.
• Read, interpret and complete gas operation paperwork.
• Install, maintain and remove gas regulation and metering equipment.
• Gas and electric meter turn on.

Skills

Safety minded

Customer service

Team player

Strong communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Gas apprenticeship program

Tools

Laptop for orders/timesheets

Job description

Job Specifications

Black Hills Energy is people powered and purpose driven. Our team uses the power of energy to improve life for over one million customers in 800+ communities across the West and Midwest. We seek talented, caring people who embody our core values and contribute to a culture of inclusion and growth. As an organization, we believe the best part of working on our team is our commitment to making tomorrow better than today-for our customers, communities and each other.

Position Summary

Perform the duties of a Gas Fitter Serviceman work in a group that constructs, installs, maintains and performs inspections on natural gas mains, services, regulators, regulator stations, commercial and residential meters. Ensure that good customer relations are maintained for the duration of each work order or project. Maintain effective communications with customers, supervisors, and peers.

Pay Range: $51.33 per hour (Determined by the current Collective Bargaining Agreement)

Reporting Relationship: Supervisor of Gas Operations

Location: Cheyenne, Wyoming

Essential Functions

• Install, re-route, repair and abandon all types of pipe used in the distribution system.
• Operate company vehicles and heavy equipment such as street trucks, backhoe/loaders, trenches, boom trucks and various power and hand tools.
• Perform leak surveys inside buildings, outside in distribution systems and perform special surveys using leak detectors.
• Use cathodic protection as required, install anodes, and perform field tests.
• Read, interpret and complete gas operation paperwork.
• Install, maintain and remove gas regulation and metering equipment.
• Gas and electric meter turn on.

Additional Responsibilities

• Learn and observe safe working practices.
• Adhere to all CLF&P safe work practice including DOT safety regulations.
• Candidate must complete all required skills and associated tasks in order to complete the 8 step Apprenticeship.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Wyoming CDL Class A, with air brake endorsement or have the ability to obtain one within the first six months of employment.

What Is Required

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must have completed an approved gas apprenticeship program or equivalent.
• Must have excavating and equipment operating experience.
• Must have experience with natural gas regulation and metering.
• Must have experience working from a laptop computer completing orders, timesheet, and accessing programs as needed in job role.

What Is Desired

• Minimum of 3 years of Journeyman level work preferred.
• Detail oriented.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Must be a team player and willing to work well with others.

This description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, duties, and requirements for employees in this position. Job descriptions may and do change periodically. Where positions are covered by a collective bargaining unit agreement, the terms and conditions of the agreement will apply.

About our Company

We are a customer, growth and safety focused utility company that is dedicated to our communities. We improve life with energy as an energy partner of choice. Our diverse culture fuels unique perspectives, opening doors to new insights and possibilities. Based in Rapid City, South Dakota, we have over 3000 employees and serve 1.3 million natural gas and electric utility customers across eight states (South Dakota, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, and Arkansas).

Enjoy our Comprehensive Benefits Package

• Annual discretionary bonuses
• 401(k) (6% company match and up to 9% company retirement contribution)
• tuition reimbursement
• generous paid time off benefits, including paid holidays and parental leave
• company paid life insurance and disability benefits (short and long term)
• critical illness
• accident & group hospital insurance
• pet insurance
• an employee assistance program and well-being benefits
• competitive medical, dental and vision insurance

Candidates must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check. If there is anything that may show up in these reports that may conflict with the position requirements, feel free to contact the Black Hills Energy recruiting team at [e-mail].

Black Hills Energy does not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US.

We are 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, disability, age, or status as a protected veteran.

If you require reasonable accommodation, please direct your inquiries to the Talent Team at [e-mail].