Greater Minnesota Gas, Inc.

Natural Gas Utility Field Technician

Hillsboro, ND

Full-time

$49,920

About This Job

Join Our Team!

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. We are looking for highly qualified individuals to help bring our vision to life.

Natural Gas Field Technician

Position Type: Hourly Full-Time Position

Location: Hillsboro / Mayville/Grand Forks & Surrounding Area, ND

Compensation: Competitive starting wage - final wage commensurate with experience.

Position Description:

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Performs all operation and maintenance duties on the natural gas distribution system including gas leak investigation and repair, locating, corrosion control, and odorization.

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Responsible for effective and efficient use of resources with emphasis on safety, quality and customer satisfaction.

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Perform work needed on service orders, manage designated area coverage and initiate backup responsibility and support when needed.

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Mount and install meters and metering equipment along with repair, disconnect and/or remove defective or unauthorized meters.

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Responds to requests for service by establishing design of line(s) at customer’s property.

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Solicits for new business through telephone, face to face and public meeting contact as necessary.

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Acts as company’s First Responder in emergency situations.

Position Requirements:

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High School Diploma or Equivalent

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Possess a valid driver’s license with a clean motor report.

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Ability to pass pre-employment Drug Test and Background Check.

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Basic computer knowledge and proficiency with Microsoft Office products.

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Must be able to support a 24/7 rotating on-call schedule, including some weekends and holidays.

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Must reside where response to emergencies is possible within company's required time frame.

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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.

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Must be a self-starter capable of working with minimal supervision.

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Must be able to handle complex, pressure situations and be adaptable to a changing work environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

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Prior natural gas field work experience

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Prior utility field work experience

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HVAC experience

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Construction experience

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Knowledge of territory

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Ability to demonstrate sales/customer service experience

Physical Demands:

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Able to work outside in all elements and conditions

Position may require the following:

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Walking 3 miles/day

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Lifting objects up to 50 lbs.

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Bending, squatting, climbing, stooping and kneeling repetitively

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Able to operate a motor vehicle and able to drive at night

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Ability to hear job site alarms and alerts

Benefits:

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Company Vehicle & Fuel Card

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401K and company match

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Paid time off

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Health insurance reimbursement

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On-call pay differential

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8 company holidays and 3 floating holidays

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Bereavement leave

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Paid parental leave

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Disability insurance

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Life insurance

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $24.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Schedule:

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8 hour shift

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Monday to Friday

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On call

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Overtime

License/Certification:

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Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

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Hillsboro, ND 58045 (Required)

Work Location: In person