Utility Worker

UGI Corporation; Huntington (WV); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Mountaineer Gas Company is recruiting a Utility Worker for the Huntington Service Center in Huntington, WV. You will locate gas lines, assist with meter work, read meters, and handle customer inquiries in a fast-paced field role.

This position requires outdoor work in all weather, a valid driver’s license, and strong communication skills. Training and DOT compliance are part of the job with potential overtime and on-call duties.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must live within 45 minutes of the Huntington Service Center.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and a safe driving record.
• Outdoor work in all weather and driving in all weather conditions.
• Tact and diplomacy with customers; strong verbal and written communication.
• Operate mechanical/pneumatic equipment and hand tools.
• Enter data accurately into a computer/handheld device.
• Perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Subject to overtime and emergency callouts as needed.

Responsibilities

• Locating gas lines and installation, replacement, or repairs to gas mains or service lines.
• Assist customer servicemen with changing meters and responding to inquiries.
• Read gas meters and record volumes for residential and commercial customers.
• Call delinquent customers to collect or disconnect gas service at the meter or curb box.
• Inspect distribution equipment for defects; report odors, leaks, or unauthorized connections.
• Notify appropriate department of irregularities for service action.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Customer service

Mathematical calculations

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Mechanical/pneumatic equipment

Data entry on handheld device

DOT regulations familiarity

Job description

Mountaineer Gas Company is the largest natural gas distribution company in West Virginia with over 220,000 customers and 450 employees. We service fifty (50) of the fifty-five (55) counties in West Virginia and maintain close to 6,000 miles of pipeline.

Job Summary

UTILITY WORKER – HUNTINGTON SERVICE CENTER (HUNTINGTON, WV)

We are currently recruiting in our Huntington Service Center, Huntington, WV, for a Utility Worker.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists with locating gas lines and installation, replacement, or repairs to gas mains or service lines.
• May assist customer servicemen with changing meters, investigation of customer complaints, and response to customer inquiries.
• Reads gas meters and records volume used by residential and commercial consumers.
• Calls upon delinquent customers to collect or disconnect gas service at the meter or curb box.
• Inspects natural gas distribution equipment and appurtenances for defects; reports odors, leaks, damage, and unauthorized connections.
• Indicates irregularities and notifies proper department for service action.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must live within 45minutes of the service center and maintain residency within that parameter throughout employment in field operations positions.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and a safe driving record.
• Working outdoors in all types of weather and driving in all weather conditions.
• Tact and diplomacy when dealing with difficult customer interactions.
• Demonstrated strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to operate mechanical/pneumatic equipment and hand tools.
• Ability to utilize and accurately enter information into a computer/handheld electronic device for data collection.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Subject to overtime (scheduled and non-scheduled) and emergency callouts as needed.

Preferences:

• Previous natural gas field operations experience.
• Class A CDL driver’s license.

Position is subject to applicable DOT regulations including Anti-Drug and Alcohol Misuse Prevention Plan and Operator Qualifications (OQ).

Mountaineer Gas Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, disability, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other legally protected class in its practices.

Successful applicants shall be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen as a condition of employment, and if hired, shall be subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with Mountaineer Gas Company policies.

Nearest Major Market: Huntington
Nearest Secondary Market: Ashland