Gas Technician I

Position Title: Technician I

Reports to: Construction Supervisor

Company: Unitil / Bangor

Department: Construction

Ultimate Wage: $25.46 per hour until 02/23/26

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.

- Note: Benefit offerings may differ between union and non-union employee groups

Position Purpose

To perform activities required to construct, operate, maintain, inspect, and survey the Company’s gas distribution and transmission systems. 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 first responder to ensure public safety and protect company assets. Ensures the timely and accurate completion of all necessary records, timesheets, paperwork, and documentation for accounting, regulatory, and asset management. To professionally interact with customers, regulatory authorities, and employees to ensure the Company satisfactorily meets their needs.

Principal Accountabilities

End Results

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

These responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

- System construction (gas mains and related facilties)

- Service installation

- Construction equipment operation

- Valve inspection and repair

- Service abandonments

- Facility replacement

- Maintenance of Company Right-of Ways (i.e.,mowing and clearing work by hand or with mechanical equipment)

- Leak Repairs

- Identify potential corrosion issues, code violations, and needed meter protection

- Maintain company vehicles, equipment, tools, the shop, and yard area.

Damage Prevention: To perform activities associated with locating and marking the gas distribution system, including safeguarding company assets during third-party excavations.

- Utilizing the DigTix damage prevention ticket management program.

- Line locating and mark-out

- High-risk tickets (Watch and Protects)

- To utilize GIS/GPS mapping software and the gas CMS system in the execution of this program

Gas Metering: To perform activities associated with installing, maintaining, and inspecting Company meter sets and other jurisdictional assets. To ensure that these activities are conducted in full compliance with Unitil’s O&M and other related procedures.

These responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

- Meter installs and removes

- Turn on and turn off gas meters

- Turn on and relight customer appliances

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.

These responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

- Leak Investigation (inside and out)

- Identify, classify and prioritize gas leaks associated with the gas distribution system with the main objective of ensuring public safety.

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

Qualifications:

- High school diploma or equivalent.

- Must accept standby on a rotation basis.

- Must reside within a specified geographic area and be available for duties during system emergencies.

- General mechanical aptitude

- Work in all types of weather conditions

- The ability to communicate complex ideas to customers and fellow employees in a professional manner

- The ability to recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions (AOCs)

- Clearly and legibly complete written, or electronic forms as required, including capturing GPS data

- To obtain and maintain a Class A Interstate Non-Restricted CDL within 12 months from the date of hire

- Must be able to obtain Operator Qualification (O.Q.) certification based upon the requirements outlined in

- DOT 49 CFR 192, Subpart N

- Will be drug tested under the PHMSA Pipeline Safety drug pool

Union Notice

THIS NOTICE IS POSTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE 29 OF OUR AGREEMENT WITH LOCAL UNION #327, LABORERS’ INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA, DATED June 1, 2023.

WAGE: Ultimate rate – $25.46 per hour, for a 40 hour week. Overtime rates in accordance with Agreement.

- Starting wage will be in accordance with Appendix A.

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

Last Updated: 08/20/2025