State and City: Florida - Ocala
WHO WE ARE?
Peoples Gas System is the fastest growing natural gas utility in the Southeast with career opportunities that fit your future. Our organization is diverse – in people, opportunities, and careers. We foster a dynamic and inclusive workplace where safety, innovation and collaboration are at the heart of everything we do.
HOW YOU’LL HELP DRIVE THE FUTURE OF NATURAL GAS?
Our Utility Technician performs duties related to the operation, service, and/or location of natural gas pipelines; or a combination of such duties. May perform the new construction, installation and/or maintenance of gas distribution systems, and/or residential, commercial and industrial metering equipment. Ensures the safety of employees and customers. Specific duties will be determined by the operational needs of the assigned location.
Must be physically capable of indoor/outdoor manual labor
Successful candidate must reside within 45 minutes of the Ocala office location to ensure business continuity and emergency response time.
\*\*MUST HAVE NATURAL GAS EXPERIENCE\*\*
Day-to-Day Responsibilities:
Performs a combination of the following:
- Reads meters and meter instruments, turns on and off residential and commercial gas service, appliances and equipment, including CNG and also may convert appliances. Sets and changes out residential and commercial meters/regulators. Performs duties in operation, maintenance and service of meters and regulators.
- Investigates metering equipment related to residential and commercial high-bill complaints or questionable/unusual low consumption readings.
- Fabricates and joins various types and sizes of gas piping/fittings including gas mains, services and meter sets, may also perform electric and/or gas welding. Installs and maintains pipe in accordance with construction and maintenance standards. Includes the operation of various equipment such as boring equipment, hydraulic tools, backhoe, stopping and tapping equipment and other machines used in distribution construction.
- Performs locating of underground natural gas systems.
- Performs compliance inspections/activities related to Cathodic Protection (CP), corrosion, relief/gate/regulator stations and leak/CP surveys.
- Responds to leaks and /or emergency situations, and completes appropriate reports and forms.
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED
Must Haves:
- High school diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited school/institution.
- Valid Florida Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record; a CDL may be required with certain positions/assignments.
- Minimum of 1 to 2 years of experience performing the duties and responsibilities of this position; or minimum of 3 to 4 years of natural gas operations experience related to the duties and responsibilities of this position.
- Must understand basic map reading and be able to operate a computer, communication devices, power tools and equipment appropriate to the position/assignment.
WHAT WILL GIVE YOU A COMPETITIVE EDGE?
- Minimum of 3-4 years performing the duties and responsibilities of this position.
- Knowledge of the geographic area.
WHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING WITH US?
We proudly offer a competitive total rewards package and other perks to help keep you thriving:
- Performance Bonus: Earn an annual incentive bonus that recognizes your hard work.
- Comprehensive Health Coverage: Enjoy medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision insurance.
- Retirement Planning: Secure your future with a 401k Retirement Savings Plan and a comprehensive Pension plan.
- Ownership Opportunities: Participate in Emera’s Employee Common Share Purchase Plan and share in our success.
- Time to Recharge: Enjoy Paid Time Off (PTO), paid company holidays, comprehensive mental, financial and physical wellness resources, and paid Parental Leave.
- Growth and Development: Take advantage of tuition reimbursement and other training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and career.
- And much more!
A pre-employment drug screening, as well as a background check (including education, employment, criminal and motor vehicle) will also be conducted as part of the pre-employment screening. A physical may be conducted if required for the role.
Pay: From $28.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
