Natural Gas Field Technician

Position Description:  This operational position will be based out of our Hillsboro, ND Service Center.  This position will provide service to the communities of Drayton, Hillsboro, Mayville-Portland, Larimore and surrounding areas. 

• 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.
• Supports new business through telephone, face to face and public meeting contact as necessary.
• Acts as company’s First Responder in emergency situations.

Position Requirements:

• Important!  Must reside within one (1) hour of Grand Forks, ND for emergency response within company’s required time frame.
• 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 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
• HVAC experience
• Construction experience
• Knowledge of territory
• Ability to demonstrate sales/customer service experience

This position may require the following physical demands:

• Able to work outside in all elements and conditions
• 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
• 8 company holidays and 3 floating holidays
• Bereavement leave
• Paid parental leave
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance

Pay: From $24.00 per hour