Utility Technician

National Fuel Gas Company; Erie (Erie County); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company is seeking a Utility Technician for their Erie Service Center. The role involves meter reading, gas service inquiries, and installation tasks. Candidates must have a high school diploma and a valid driver's license. A comprehensive benefits package is offered, including medical coverage and a 401(k) plan.

Benefits

Medical and Prescription Drug Coverage

Paid Sick Time

Dental Coverage

Parental Leave

401(k) with Company Match

Life Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Company Holidays

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Available to work a flexible work schedule Monday through Friday.
• Basic literacy is required.

Responsibilities

• Accurately reading residential and commercial gas meters.
• Performing collections and installing gas meters.
• Investigating gas service inquiries and performing leak repairs.

Skills

Mechanical Principles

Communication

Customer Service

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Hand Tools

Mini Excavator

Job description

Please reference position Utility Technician in the subject line of email.

National Fuel has an immediate, full-time opening for a Utility Technician in our Operations Department at our Erie Service Center located in Erie, Pennsylvania. National Fuel is proud to have an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, hard work is rewarded and promotion from within is supported. We offer exciting career opportunities for talented and ambitious job seekers and encourage you to apply today.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Utility Technician will continue to have primary meter reading responsibilities, which include accurately and efficiently reading residential and commercial gas meters, working outdoors extensively in all types of weather, walking for long distances, and working in potentially hazardous environments such as dark basements, roof tops or industrial facilities. Upon successful completion of company selected operator qualifications, the employee will rotate between meter reading duties and assisting a fully qualified employee to gain knowledge and hands-on experience in:
• Performing collections
• Installing and removing gas meters, meter sets, and regulators
• Investigating gas service inquiries, such as no gas, leaks, and gas odors
• Using test instruments as required to install, service, and adjust all gas appliances
• Using pressure gauges to test for line leaks and gas detection instruments to locate leaks
• Perform line locating for third party excavations
• Perform construction activities such as leak repairs and pipeline replacements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must possess a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent
• Understand and apply mechanical principles as well as possess proficient skills in the use of hand tools
• Basic literacy is required. Ability to read, accurately interpret and analyze written information, and legibly prepare written documentation
• Available to work a flexible work schedule Monday through Friday from 8:00 am – 4:30 pm.
• Must live within a 20-mile radius of the Erie Service Center located at 225 Wayne Street, Erie, Pennsylvania or be willing to relocate

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Self-motivated, proven track record of good attendance and committed to workplace safety
• Good communication, customer service and computer/data entry skills
• Prior experience operating a mini excavator
• Prior plumbing and heating experience

ABOUT NATIONAL FUEL:

National Fuel is a diversified energy company headquartered near Buffalo, NY. Our employees continue to be the most important part of our Company and have made us who we are today. We are dedicated to the communities in which we live and work and have nearly 2,000 employees in Western NY and Northwest PA.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

This is a position within the Company’s collective bargaining unit with a starting rate of pay of $21.44, after 6 months $22.44, and at 1 year $23.44.

National Fuel offers a comprehensive benefits package including the following:
• Medical and Prescription Drug Coverage • Paid Sick Time
• Dental Coverage • Parental Leave for Mothers and Fathers
• 401(k) with Company Match • Life Insurance
• Company Funded Retirement Savings Account • Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Vacation • Charitable Giving Programs
• Paid Company Holidays

HOW TO APPLY:

The successful candidate will be required to pass a DOT mandated drug test, as well as participate in random drug testing. The DOT maintains a list of banned substances which includes medicinal or recreational marijuana. For confidential consideration, please submit your resume and cover letter (preferably in PDF format) to [e-mail] by May 28, 2025. Attachments with a .docm extension will not be accepted.

Please reference position #25-023PA – Utility Technician in the subject line of your email.

National Fuel is a proud equal employment opportunity employer. We believe our differences makes us all better, pushing us to look at things differently while enriching our own personal life experiences. That’s why we’re committed to building a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive work environment.

We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.