Field Technician -Springfield, Ohio

Job Title: Field Technician COH Job Code: 340484 RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION(S) Due to the nature of our business and emergency response obligations, you must live within 15 miles from the Springfield, Ohio MOD ( 2101 W Main Street, Springfield, Ohio) . You have six (6) months to relocate from the date of hire if you do not currently meet these requirements. Residence is defined as your principal place of dwelling, where personal mail is delivered, and taxes are paid. You may only have one residence at a time. Please understand it is not acceptable to have multiple addresses or to establish an address that meets the residency requirement and not be consistently available for emergency call out 7 days a week. In addition, you are required to be available in this area if you are placed on the on-call rotation prior to your relocating. Relocation assistance is not available. Principal Duties and Responsibilities Responsible for the installation, repair and replacement of distribution facilities such as main lines and services and for the operation and maintenance of construction equipment. Will work on customer premises, to turn gas on /off; reads meters; uses pressure gauges to test for line leaks and gas detection instruments to locate leaks. Includes all of the duties normally performed by a Field or Service Technician as well as acting as lead employee over one or more employees engaged in pinpointing leakage, making repairs, and replacing services or portions of mains Operates all light earth-moving equipment, such as backhoe, side boom, tamper, and hydra-crane. Duties include maintenance of said equipment (including cleaning, greasing and lubricating) and transportation of equipment and/or materials. Other duties include those performed by a Utility Technician on tie-ins, leakage repair and other construction operations. Additional responsibilities may include establishing or re-establishing service to a customer, transfers, disconnects, reads/rereads, meters, locates/repairs curb boxes, removes active and inactive meters, or disconnects gas service at meter or curb box. Responsible for the installation and removal of gas meters, meter settings, and regulators. Required Qualifications for Position Must have a mechanical aptitude and be able to use various types of hand tools needed for repair of field facilities. Must have the ability to obtain a valid Ohio operators and commercial driver's license (CDL) and certification to operate company trucks under the DOT/Ohio Motor Carrier Safety Regulations for intrastate drivers within 3 months of being awarded the job. Must be able to perform basic math calculations, prepare legible records and understand written and oral communications. Must have ability to work effectively in a team environment. Must be able to pass applicable field Physical Capability Assessments. Must be dependable in terms of adherence to deadlines and presence on the job. Requires skill in reading/interpreting gauges & dials. Must be able to be certified to wear self-contained breathing apparatus. Must be able to work overtime and respond to emergency callouts. Job requires working in all weather conditions. All positions are subject to applicable DOT Anti-Drug and Alcohol Misuse Prevention Plan (AMPP) regulations. All positions must be able to respond to emergency calls and work scheduled and nonscheduled overtime. Successful candidates must pass pre-employment Attitude Assessment, Aptitude Testing, Physical Capability Assessment, Drug Screen, MVR screen and Background report. Preferred Additional Qualifications for Position Working knowledge of MDT (Mobil Data Terminal) Disclaimer The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of the position. Inclusion & Diversity Value inclusion within your day to day responsibilities by respecting others perspectives/convictions, engaging others opinions, creating a safe environment where people, ideas, and opinions are valued within your Team/Customers and external partners. Respect and take into consideration diversity within your Team/Customers and external work partners by valuing different world views, challenges, and cultures that represent all walks of life and all backgrounds. Treat others with respect and consideration. Actively participate in creating and contributing to a positive work environment. Equal Employment Opportunity NiSource is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in each of its companies to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, disability, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any protected group status as defined by law. Each employee is expected to abide by this principle. By applying, you may be considered for other job opportunities. Safety Statement Promote a safe work environment by actively participating in all aspects of our employee safety program. Report any unsafe conditions and take actions to prevent personal injuries. Support our interdependent safety culture by ensuring the safety of your co-workers. Stay focused on the task at hand and promote productivity through good work habits. Hire the Best - This position is subject to an Operations Job Fit Analysis, Operations Aptitude Assessment and a Physical Capacity Assessment. Passing any of the required assessments does not guarantee employment but rather the opportunity to continue through the application process. This position is also subject to a successful Background Check, Drug Screen, and DOT Physical for applicable DOT positions. Successful candidates must also possess a safe Motor Vehicle history as determined by Columbia Gas. All correspondence for this position will be sent via e-mail from either hirethebest@nisource.com or from another user@nisource.com. Please be sure to check your e-mail frequently throughout the hiring process as well as your junk mail in case any correspondence should be filtered out of your inbox. Please Note: • All positions are subject to applicable DOT Anti-Drug and Alcohol Misuse Prevention Plan (AMPP) regulations. • All positions must be able to respond to emergency calls and work scheduled and non-scheduled overtime at applicable overtime rate. To serve customers' needs, it may be necessary for incumbent to work a schedule or work location other than posted on a temporary basis to provide coverage during vacations. • All positions will be required to complete applicable paperwork and enter data on a computer. • All positions require working in all weather conditions. • All applicants must be able to become OQ qualified and maintain OQ qualifications. Salary Range: - Posting Start Date: 2023-07-13 Posting End Date (if applicable): 2023-07-20 Please note that the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date. At NiSource, you'll be part of the team serving nearly four million customers throughout the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic, who count on us to energize their homes and businesses. Whether speaking with customers by phone, analyzing financial data or installing new gas lines in a neighborhood, you’ll meet exciting challenges each day and make the most of your skills and talents. And you’ll be part of a company that was named by Forbes magazine as one of America’s Best Large Employers. We're looking for talent from all backgrounds. We invite candidates of all abilities to come as they are and do what they love. Through our years of successful growth, we’ve stayed true to our roots by making a difference in the lives of millions of our customers. If you’re interested in joining an inclusive, innovative company that fosters opportunity for growth, NiSource might be the place for you.

Salary : $40,300 - $51,000