Gas Distribution Technician Apprentice to First Class

Portsmouth - North on-call area

Our Company

More than a utility company, Unitil provides energy for life.

Our work helps keep homes comfortable, businesses thriving and communities connected. Unitil is an investor-owned public utility proudly serving Maine, Massachusetts and New Hampshire. We are dedicated to delivering energy to our customers safely and reliably.

Unitil is committed to creating an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the differences among all of our employees, customers, suppliers and the communities in which we live and conduct business. The continued success of Unitil is enhanced through initiatives that promote diversity and value our employees.

Take advantage of a comprehensive benefits package.

Unitil offers competitive salaries, a consumer-driven health plan, dental and vision coverage, flexible work, company-paid holidays, a, robust, highly competitive retirement plan and educational assistance.

Position Purpose

To perform activities required to operate, maintain, construct, inspect and survey the gas distribution system. To ensure that these activities are performed in accordance with Federal and State regulations as well as company policy, company procedures and management objectives. To provide services as an emergency gas leak first responder with the objective of ensuring public safety and protecting company assets. To ensure the timely and accurate completion of all necessary records, timesheets, paperwork and documentation needed for accounting, regulatory, asset management and related purposes. Professionally interact with customers, regulatory authorities, and employees to ensure that the company satisfactorily meets their needs.

Principal Accountabilities

Time %

End Results

60%

Maintenance, Construction, and Inspections: To perform activities associated with the maintenance, construction & inspection of the gas distribution system. To ensure that these activities are conducted in full compliance with Unitil’s O&M and other related procedures.

These responsibilities may include, but is not limited to:

20%

Gas Leak Program: To perform activities associated with the implementation of the company’s gas leak program. To ensure that all activities are conducted to protect public safety, safeguard company assets and in full compliance with Unitil’s Operations & Maintenance procedural manuals.

+ Annual distribution survey. + Winter patrol. + Business district survey. + School survey + Bridge survey + Interior Atmospheric and corrosion + Service line survey. + Exposed pipe survey. + Public Building + Commercial Building + Pre-paving + High risk survey + Active leaks + Repaired leaks + Methane Quantification

15%

Emergency Response: To respond as an emergency first responder to gas leak situations. To immediately asses these situations and to make recommendations and/or decisions that will ensure public safety.

5%

Damage Prevention: To perform activities associated with the locating and mark-out of the gas distribution system, including activities associated with safe guarding company assets during third party excavations.

As

Needed

Capitalizes on unplanned opportunities and responds to unforeseen situations; undertakes and completes assignments and special projects as assigned by management.

Qualifications:

Union Notice

THIS NOTICE IS POSTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE XI OF OUR AGREEMENT WITH LOCAL UNION #12012-6, United Steel Workers, dated September 6, 2020.

HOURS: The normal working hours for this position are in accordance with Article V.

WAGE: Ultimate rate - *48.87 per hour, for a 40 hour week. Overtime rates in accordance with Agreement.

Starting wage will be in accordance with Contract.*

Unitil is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Last updated 06/20/25