Gas Utility Technician — Field Operations & Training

ADP, Inc.; Bluefield (WV); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

PTO & holidays

Company vehicle & tools

Work-life balance

Health savings accounts

Job summary

Utility Pipeline Ltd. is seeking a Gas Utility Technician to support the maintenance, operation, and construction of gas distribution systems in the field, based in Bluefield, WV.

This full-time role requires living within 30 minutes of Bluefield and working primarily in Mercer County, WV and nearby areas. The position offers hands-on training, strong safety emphasis, and opportunities to grow within a team-focused utility company serving multiple jurisdictions.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 1–3 years of experience in natural gas, utilities, construction, or related field preferred.
• Valid driver’s license with clean record.

Responsibilities

• Respond to service orders such as meter sets and gas turn-ons/turn-offs
• Read meters
• Support troubleshooting of gas service issues and leak investigations
• Help inspect gas lines, meters, and appliances for safe operation
• Interact with customers in a professional and courteous manner
• Serve as an on-call emergency responder in assigned area
• Conduct leak surveys, inspections, and compliance-related tasks
• Take odorant readings
• Perform pressure testing and system commissioning activities
• Assist with system upgrades, replacements, and new service connections
• Perform routine inspections of gas distribution systems and equipment
• Assist with maintenance and repair of pipelines, valves, and related facilities
• Assist with construction of gas mains, service lines, and all components that are associated with those tasks (trenching, backfilling, pressure testing, pipe fusing, etc.)
• Read and follow basic construction drawings, maps, GPS, and job instructions
• Operate basic hand tools and equipment used in gas utility work
• Support oversight, documentation, and inspection of subcontractors on job sites

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Problem solving

Troubleshooting

Manual labor

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Self-motivation

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Utility Pipeline Ltd. is seeking a Gas Utility Technician to support the maintenance, operation, and construction of gas distribution systems in the field, based in Bluefield, WV.

This full-time role requires living within 30 minutes of Bluefield and working primarily in Mercer County, WV and nearby areas. The position offers hands-on training, strong safety emphasis, and opportunities to grow within a team-focused utility company serving multiple jurisdictions.