On-Call Gas Emergency & Meter Technician

Unitil; Lunenburg (MA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Unitil in Lunenburg, MA seeks an Alternate Night Trouble Worker to perform gas metering and service work, including emergency response. The role requires on-call readiness, driving duties, and adherence to DOT regulations. Ultimate wage is $49.51 per hour with overtime per UWUA Local agreement.

The position emphasizes safety, accurate documentation, and maintaining equipment while serving customers on a Tuesday–Saturday 7:00 am–3:00 pm schedule.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Massachusetts plumber license required for external candidate.
• CDL Medical Examiner’s Card within 120 days.
• Maintain a valid Class A CDL and Driver Qualification File.
• On-call and overtime availability.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and perform maintenance on gas appliances and meters.
• Document work orders and data in systems.
• Respond to gas emergencies as first responder.
• Ensure safety and regulatory compliance.
• Maintain equipment and company vehicle.
• Stand-by on-call rotations.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Emergency response

On-call readiness

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Massachusetts Plumbers License – Journeyman or Master Plumber

Massachusetts Commercial Driver’s License Medical Examiners Card

Class A Commercial Driver’s License

Job description

Unitil in Lunenburg, MA seeks an Alternate Night Trouble Worker to perform gas metering and service work, including emergency response. The role requires on-call readiness, driving duties, and adherence to DOT regulations. Ultimate wage is $49.51 per hour with overtime per UWUA Local agreement.

The position emphasizes safety, accurate documentation, and maintaining equipment while serving customers on a Tuesday–Saturday 7:00 am–3:00 pm schedule.