Utility Worker

Job Summary

UTILITY WORKER – HUGHESTON SERVICE CENTER (HUGHESTON, WV)

We are currently recruiting in our Hugheston Service Center, Hugheston, WV, for a Utility Worker. 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists with locating gas lines and installation, replacement, or repairs to gas mains or service lines.


• May assist customer servicemen with changing meters, investigation of customer complaints, and response to customer inquiries.   


• Reads gas meters and records volume used by residential and commercial consumers. 


• Calls upon delinquent customers to collect or disconnect gas service at the meter or curb box.


• Inspects natural gas distribution equipment and appurtenances for defects; reports odors, leaks, damage, and unauthorized connections.  


• Indicates irregularities and notifies proper department for service action.


• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent. 


• Must live within 45 minutes of the service center and maintain residency within that parameter throughout employment in field operations positions. 


• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and a safe driving record. 


• Working outdoors in all types of weather and driving in all weather conditions. 


• Tact and diplomacy when dealing with difficult customer interactions. 


• Demonstrated strong verbal and written communication skills. 


• Ability to operate mechanical/pneumatic equipment and hand tools.


• Ability to utilize and accurately enter information into a computer/handheld electronic device for data collection.   


• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.


• Subject to overtime (scheduled and non-scheduled) and emergency callouts as needed. 

Preferences:

• Previous natural gas field operations experience.


• Class A CDL driver’s license.

Position is subject to applicable DOT regulations including Anti-Drug and Alcohol Misuse Prevention Plan and Operator Qualifications (OQ).