Utility

Montana-Dakota-Utilities-Co; Dickinson (ND); On-site; USD 44,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Montana-Dakota Utilities-Co in Dickinson, ND seeks a skilled tradesperson to perform line locating, atmospheric corrosion monitoring, and leak surveys. The role requires responding to emergencies, overtime, and after-hours calls while prioritizing safety and reliability.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, strong communication and troubleshooting skills, mechanical aptitude, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• High school education or GED equivalency.
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal) and troubleshooting ability.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Locates underground company facilities (line locating).
• Surveys and inspects for corrosion and leaks, including grading of identified leaks.
• Performs other tasks and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Good communication

Troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Independent work

Education

High school education or GED

Job description

Job Category : Skilled Trades, Technicians & Operators

Requisition Number : UTILI003978

• Posted : October 23, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site
• Rate : $38.37 USD per hour

Locations

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Dickinson, ND 58601, USA

Description

Responsible for placing safety as #1 priority in day-to-day work routine for self and others. Performs all duties associated with line locating, atmospheric corrosion monitoring and leak survey. Responds to emergency line locates, scheduled and unscheduled overtime, and after-hours calls. Nothing in this job summary restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school education or GED equivalency.
• Requires good communication skills (written and verbal), troubleshooting skills, mechanical aptitude, and the ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Must be able to perform all the essential functions required of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Must be legally authorized to work in United States, no sponsorships considered.
• Must take all measures necessary to protect networks, devices, programs and data from cyber-attack, damage, or unauthorized access.
• Required to maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background check.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong working-knowledge of natural gas properties and equipment.
• Very good computer and record keeping skills.
• Knowledge and experience performing and working with line locating, grading leaks, and atmospheric corrosion and leak survey processes and equipment with internal company programs, etc.
• Highly motivated self-starter with excellent written/oral communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• The successful candidate must have a strong commitment to exceed the needs of the customer.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Locates underground company facilities (line locating).
• Surveys and inspects for corrosion and leaks, including grading of identified leaks.
• Performs other tasks and special projects as assigned.

Journeyperson Wage - $38.37

Application Deadline: November 8, 2026

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