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• Hourly Rate: $28.09 (Non-Negotiable)

• Must reside within 45 mins. from the Elizabeth City Operations Center

• Weekend and evening work as required and is subject to overtime and some rotating shifts.

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for performing all duties associated with and related to the safe, efficient and cost- effective maintenance of natural gas facilities and appurtenances as they relate to natural gas systems per 49CFR Part 192 and Piedmont Natural Gas policies and procedures.

This position performs a variety of activities associated with service installation and maintenance and unregulated activities. Specific duties include, but not limited to: utilization of computers and computer order / record keeping systems, working service orders associated with current required operator qualifications.

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

• Repair damaged ½” and ¾” plastic services

• 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) No

Represented/Union Position No

Visa Sponsored Position No

Posting Expiration Date

Friday, July 5, 2024

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

Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.

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