Responsibilities

Duties :

• Perform meter turn-ons and turn-offs
• Deliver disconnect notifications to customers
• Read customer meters
• Install meters and meter sets, may include industrial meters
• Light pilots, test and inspect appliances and gas equipment to ensure proper operation
• Perform farm tap maintenance
• Remove meters
• Respond to high bill requests by performing dial tests, appliance and filter checks
• Meet with customers regarding line relocates
• Change out meters related to the sample testing program
• Repair water heaters, appliances, etc. (Install if licensed)
• Monitor for meter tampering; ensure meters are securely installed
• Monitor atmospheric corrosion and paint as needed
• Locate gas lines
• Inspect / maintain farm tap stations
• First Responder to emergency / leak calls; evaluate and grade leaks
• Assist in training service apprentices
• Assist O&M group with line repairs
• May performs leak surveys
• Assist other departments as needed
• Clear pipelines
• Repair / install temporary clamps on steel risers
• Bar test to evaluate and grade underground gas leaks
• Prepare unregulated estimates and maintain computer record keeping
• Perform other duties as assigned

Basic / Required Qualifications :

• High school diploma or GED.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude
• Basic computer knowledge working in a Windows environment·
• Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license

Desired Qualifications :

• Two year degree and or Technical Certifications
• Experience with plumbing license, electrical or HVAC
• Possess a minimum of one : Plumbing License (P1 or P2), Fuel Piping License / Journeyman, HVAC License, Electrical License (Limited or Full).

Must be willing to use license(s) for Piedmont Natural Gas Business purposes

• Experience in Customer Service
• Demonstrated effective communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills
• Safety awareness

Physical Requirements :

• This position contains a weight restriction of 275 pounds as an essential function of the job. The purpose of this restriction is to ensure that all weight-rated equipment is used in an appropriate and safe manner within maximum allowed weight loading.
• Must work outdoors in adverse weather conditions; flexible work schedule; lifting up to 75 lbs.; frequent bending, stooping, standing, crawling, digging, climbing;
• works on uneven terrain, many times with heavy vegetation; manual dexterity (hand / eye coordination); keen eyesight; good hearing;

good sense of smell; comes in frequent contact with insects and animals.

Other Requirements :

• Perform on call duty as scheduled / assigned
• Weekend and evening work as required and is subject to overtime and some rotating shifts. Must reside in Resource Center service area;

some Resource Centers may require residing in certain counties within the Resource Centers.

Travel Requirements

50 %

Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)

Represented / Union Position

Visa Sponsored Position

Posting Expiration Date

Friday, July 5, 2024

All job postings expire at 12 : 01 AM on the posting expiration date.

Last updated : 2024-06-20