POSITION SUMMARY

The UTILITYPERSON leads the crew and assists in performing a variety of skilled and semi-skilled duties and special assignments relative to the installation, operation, repair, and maintenance of natural gas infrastructure.    
 

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Oversee crew activities, providing direction and guidance regarding work assignments, task execution, safety practices, etc. 
• Perform a combination of skilled and semi-skilled duties relative to the installation, operation, repair, and maintenance of equipment and facilities. 
• Assist in and provide direction regarding the installation, connection, and disconnection of large displacement, orifice, domestic, commercial, and industrial meters; make periodic and other required meter changes, conduct required inspections and tests of both commercial and residential facilities. 
• Assist in and provide direction regarding the installation of gas regulating and measuring stations. 
• Assist in and provide direction regarding the laying of new and replacement mains, and/or make service connections and install service lines on low, intermediate, and high-pressure pipelines. 
• Assist in and provide direction regarding repairs and servicing of main and service lines and other gas distribution facilities. 
• Investigate customer complaints pertaining to gas odors, fumes, and leakage using approved gas detection equipment as needed. 
• May operate power driving boring machine and/or power driven tapping and plugging machines on high-pressure lines. 
• Prepare records and reports as required using a variety of input methods (i.e., paper, electronic). 
• Follows appropriate standard operating procedures. 
• Promote good customer and public relations. 
• Maintain records documenting compliance with appropriate procedures and regulations. 
• Ensure all equipment is maintained in safe, functional, and compliant working conditions. 
• May perform other duties as required in higher or lower job classifications as appropriate based upon operator qualifications (OQs). 
• Follow all safety protocols and wear appropriate PPE (Personal Protective Equipment), complying with all OSHA, DOT, and company-specific safety regulations.  
• Participate in safety meetings, training, and emergency response drills as appropriate.  
• Identify and report unsafe conditions or potential hazards. 

 
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES 

The team member in this role will: 

• Serve as an Individual Contributor without supervisory responsibilities.
• Support and contribute towards team goals and objectives. 

REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES 

• Ability to effectively lead crew, providing daily direction and guidance regarding work assignments, safety protocols, etc.  
• Commitment to maintaining a respectful and safety-focused work environment. 
• Capable of performing job duties in compliance with environmental and regulatory requirements. 
• Ability to follow instructions and work collaboratively with crews, supervisors, and contractors.  
• Competence in using computers, mobile devices, and/or .eld technology for work orders and reporting. 
• Ability to recognize and respond to hazardous conditions and emergency situations, making safe, effective decisions under pressure.  
• Clear verbal and written communication skills for reporting hazards, incidents, and job progress.  

 
EDUCATION & WORK EXPERIENCE

• High School diploma or equivalent, required. 
• Must possess and maintain a class D driver's license with medical card. 
• Successful completion of required testing. 

  
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS   
The ideal candidate must be able to complete the following physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation:  
 

• Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 53 pounds independently and to team lift heavier loads safely following established safety procedures. 
• Ability to walk, stand, bend, squat, kneel, and/or crouch for extended periods of time, at times in con.ned spaces and/or awkward positions. 
• Ability to climb ladders, stairs, etc. and appropriately maintain balance. 
• Ability to navigate uneven, rough, or sloped terrain in all types of outdoor environments and conditions. (e.g., construction sites, .elds, roadside, etc. with exposure to dust/dirt, insects, heat, cold, rain, snow, etc.). 
• Visual acuity to read site plans, maps, drawings, etc. 
• Adequate hearing to respond to traf.c and other job site hazards.
• Ability to operate a company vehicle safely in accordance with safe driving principles and frequently get in and out of a vehicle throughout the workday. 
• Ability to properly utilize all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including but not limited to safety glasses, gloves, hard hats, hearing protection, protective clothing, etc. and perform duties for extended periods of time utilizing appropriate PPE. 

 
WORK CONTEXT   

• This is a full-time non-exempt hourly position.  
• Successful candidates will be expected to respond to emergencies, working Extended Day and Callout Overtime as needed, including after hours, weekends, and holidays. 
• This position will be required to report to the assigned City Plant. 

SAFETY SENSITIVE   

This is considered a safety-sensitive job and as such, is subject to random drug testing as required by the U.S. Department of Transportation (D.O.T.).