What are the responsibilities and job description for the Natural Gas Utility Field Technician position at Dakota Natural Gas, LLC (DNG)?
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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:
- Performs all operation and maintenance duties on the natural gas distribution system including gas leak investigation and repair, locating, corrosion control, and odorization.
- Responsible for effective and efficient use of resources with emphasis on safety, quality and customer satisfaction.
- Perform work needed on service orders, manage designated area coverage and initiate backup responsibility and support when needed.
- Mount and install meters and metering equipment along with repair, disconnect and/or remove defective or unauthorized meters.
- Responds to requests for service by establishing design of line(s) at customer’s property.
- Solicits for new business through telephone, face to face and public meeting contact as necessary.
- Acts as company’s First Responder in emergency situations.
Position Requirements:
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Possess a valid driver’s license with a clean motor report.
- Ability to pass pre-employment Drug Test, Background Check and rigorous interview process.
- Basic computer knowledge and proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
- Must be able to support a 24/7 rotating on-call schedule, including some weekends and holidays.
- Must reside where response to emergencies is possible within company's required time frame.
- 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.
- Must be a self-starter capable of working with minimal supervision.
- Must be able to handle complex, pressure situations and be adaptable to a changing work environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior natural gas field work experience
- Prior utility field work experience
- HVAC experience
- Construction experience
- Knowledge of territory
- Ability to demonstrate sales/customer service experience
Physical Demands:
- Able to work outside in all elements and conditions
Position may require the following:
- Walking 3 miles/day
- Lifting objects up to 50 lbs.
- Bending, squatting, climbing, stooping and kneeling repetitively
- Able to operate a motor vehicle and able to drive at night
- Ability to hear job site alarms and alerts
Benefits:
- Company Vehicle & Fuel Card
- 401K and company match
- Paid time off
- Health insurance reimbursement
- On-call pay differential
- 8 company holidays and 3 floating holidays
- Bereavement leave
- Paid parental leave
- Disability insurance
- Life insurance
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $24.00 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 40 per week
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- On call
- Overtime
Application Question(s):
- Do you currently reside within 30-45 minutes of the Hillsboro, ND / Mayville, ND area?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $24