Utility Pipeline Ltd

Gas Distribution Technician - Hillsville, VA

Hillsville

full_time

About This Job

Job Description Who We Are

Utility Pipeline Ltd. (UPL) is a Natural Gas distribution management company. We operate and maintain Natural Gas service for several Utilities and Cooperatives throughout Ohio, Indiana, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia. UPL offers a full range of services in the natural gas industry including engineering, installing, maintaining, and operating natural gas distribution systems, all upheld to the highest standards in the industry.

Job Summary

Utility Pipeline Ltd. (Appalachian Natural Gas Distribution Company) is searching for a Natural Gas Distribution Field Technician who would primarily operate throughout Hillsville, Galax, and Floyd in Carroll County, Virginia. Ideally, this person would be located in Hillsville or surrounding areas. The office/shop is located in Hillsville and this individual would report daily to that location. Experience in the Natural Gas distribution field is a plus. This is a full-time position with benefits.

General Responsibilities

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Respond to various work orders

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Line locating

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Leak surveys, inspections, and compliance-related tasks

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Annual maintenance of pipelines and facilities

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Install and remove meters

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Meter reading and install ERTs

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Install pipelines, taps, and services

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Oversee and inspect sub-contractors on assigned projects

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Maintain company vehicle and equipment

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Complete necessary paperwork for daily tasks

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On-call rotation/emergency call outs

Job Qualifications

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Education: High School Diploma or equivalent

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Experience: 1+ years of related experience preferred but not required

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Valid and clean driver’s license

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Willing and able to pass a drug and alcohol test (pre-employment and random)

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Willing to complete required online training and pipeline safety training programs

Skills

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Excellent verbal and written communication

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Reliable and dependable

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Ability to work independently

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Problem-solving

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Service orientation

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Active listening

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Safety oriented

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Computer literacy

Benefits Our Employees Love

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Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

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Company matched 401K

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Company cellphone and vehicle

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Uniforms with laundered service

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UPL clothing and boots (t-shirts, hats, hoodies, rain suit, etc.)

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Life Insurance (free of cost to employees)

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Begin earning PTO immediately

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Paid time off for your birthday

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Healthcare FSA and Dependent Care FSA with company contributions

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Voluntary insurance policies with company contribution

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Gym membership reimbursement

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Employee Assistance Program

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And more!

For more information call 330-498-9130 Ext 301 or email kbruns@utilitypipelineltd.com.

To apply through our website, check out https://www.utilitypipelineltd.com/careers.

Utility Pipeline Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant or employee because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, or military or veteran status in accordance with federal law. In addition, Utility Pipeline Ltd. complies with applicable state and local laws governing non‑discrimination in employment in every jurisdiction in which it maintains facilities. Utility Pipeline Ltd. also provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws.

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