Gas Utility Technician – Field Operations & Metering

New Mexico Gas Co - Peoples Gas - Tampa Electric; Florida; On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance Bonus

Health Coverage

401k Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Peoples Gas System in Jupiter, Florida, is seeking a Utility Technician to support operation, service, and location of natural gas pipelines. Responsibilities include meter reads, service connections, and maintenance of gas distribution equipment.

The role requires basic map reading, computer use, and math skills, plus the ability to follow complex instructions. Overtime, on-call, and outdoor work are expected as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited school/institution.
• Minimum of 1 to 2 years of experience performing the duties and responsibilities of this position; or minimum of 3 to 4 years of natural gas operations experience related to the duties and responsibilities of this position.
• Must be able to proficiently perform all the functions of the PGS Apprentice Utility Technician position.
• Must understand basic map reading and be able to operate a computer, communication devices, power tools and equipment appropriate to the position/assignment.
• Must be able to perform basic math functions (add, subtract, multiply, divide, decimals, fractions, basic algebra, and geometry).
• Must possess sound judgment.
• Must have the ability to follow complex oral and written instructions, and clearly express ideas verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Reads meters and meter instruments, turns on and off residential and commercial gas service, appliances and equipment, including CNG and also may convert appliances.
• Sets and changes out residential and commercial meters/regulators.
• Performs duties in operation, maintenance and service of meters and regulators.
• Investigates metering equipment related to residential and commercial high-bill complaints or questionable/unusual low consumption readings.
• Fabricates and joins various types and sizes of gas piping/fittings including gas mains, services, and meter sets, may also perform electric and/or gas welding.
• Installs and maintains pipe in accordance with construction and maintenance standards.
• Includes the operation of various equipment such as boring equipment, hydraulic tools, backhoe, stopping and tapping equipment and other machines used in distribution construction.
• Performs locating of underground natural gas systems.
• Performs compliance inspections/activities related to Cathodic Protection (CP), corrosion, relief/gate/regulator stations and leak/CP surveys.
• Responds to leaks and /or emergency situations and completes appropriate reports and forms.
• May provide leadership and training to Apprentices or team members with less experience.
• Performs additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Map reading

Basic math

Computer literacy

Communication

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Power tools

Job description

Peoples Gas System in Jupiter, Florida, is seeking a Utility Technician to support operation, service, and location of natural gas pipelines. Responsibilities include meter reads, service connections, and maintenance of gas distribution equipment.

The role requires basic map reading, computer use, and math skills, plus the ability to follow complex instructions. Overtime, on-call, and outdoor work are expected as needed.