Natural Gas Field Technician

Dakota Natural Gas (DNG) is looking for a Natural Gas Field Technician to join our team.  This is a hourly, full-time position based out of our Hillsboro Operations Center serving the Hillsboro / Mayville/Grand Forks & Surrounding Areas 

Position Description: 

• Performs all operation and maintenance duties on the natural gas distribution system including gas leak investigation and repair, locating, corrosion control, and odorization.
• Responsible for effective and efficient use of resources with emphasis on safety, quality and customer satisfaction.
• Perform work needed on service orders, manage designated area coverage and initiate backup responsibility and support when needed.
• Mount and install meters and metering equipment along with repair, disconnect and/or remove defective or unauthorized meters.
• Responds to requests for service by establishing design of line(s) at customer’s property.
• Solicits for new business through telephone, face to face and public meeting contact as necessary.
• Acts as company’s First Responder in emergency situations.

Position Requirements:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Possess a valid driver’s license with a clean motor report.
• Ability to pass pre-employment Drug Test and Background Check.
• Basic computer knowledge and proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
• Must be able to support a 24/7 rotating on-call schedule, including some weekends and holidays.
• Must reside where response to emergencies is possible within the company’s required time frame.
• Must have superior interpersonal skills, proven written and oral communication skills, and the ability to understand maps and records; must have ability to work independently and as an effective team member.
• Must be a self-starter capable of working with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to handle complex, pressure situations and be adaptable to a changing work environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior natural gas field work experience
• Prior utility field work experience
• Plumbing & Heating HVAC experience
• Construction experience
• Knowledge of territory
• Ability to demonstrate sales/customer service experience

Physical Demands:

• Able to work outside in all elements and conditions

Position may require the following:

• Walking 3 miles/day
• Lifting objects up to 50 lbs.
• Bending, squatting, climbing, stooping and kneeling repetitively
• Able to operate a motor vehicle and able to drive at night
• Ability to hear job site alarms and alerts

Benefits:

• Company Vehicle & Fuel Card
• 401K and company match
• Paid time off
• Health insurance reimbursement
• On-call pay differential
• Holiday Pay – 8 company holidays and 3 floating holidays
• Bereavement leave
• Paid parental leave
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance

Compensation:  Competitive starting wage – final wage commensurate with experience.  Starting wage from $24.00 per hour.

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Schedule:  8 hour shift, Monday to Friday, On call Rotation, Eligible for Overtime

Must have a valid Driver’s License. 

Dakota Natural Gas (DNG) is committed to changing people’s lives by bringing affordable natural gas service to rural North Dakota. Come grow with us and experience a rewarding career in the natural gas industry.  

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