Utility Technician

12 hours ago


Fort Myers, Florida, United States Peoples Gas System Full time
Job Title: Utility Technician

About the Role:

We are seeking a skilled Utility Technician to join our team at Peoples Gas System. As a key member of our operations team, you will be responsible for performing duties related to the operation, service, and/or location of natural gas pipelines, or a combination of such duties.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Reads meters and meter instruments, turns on and off residential and commercial gas service, appliances and equipment, including CNG and also may convert appliances.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • May provide leadership and training to Apprentices or team members with less experience.

Requirements:

  • High School diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
  • 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 be able to proficiently perform all the functions of the PGS Apprentice Utility Technician position.
  • Must understand basic map reading and be able to operate a computer, communication devices, power tools and equipment appropriate to the position/assignment.
  • Must be able to perform basic math functions (add, subtract, multiply, divide, decimals, fractions, basic algebra, and geometry).
  • Must possess sound judgment.
  • Must have the ability to follow complex oral and written instructions, and clearly express ideas verbally and in writing.

Working Conditions:

  • Must be able to work emergency response overtime including call-out duty as business needs dictate.
  • Overtime work includes extended workdays, weekends, holidays and call-out and stand-by schedule on a rotating basis.
  • Must be able to respond to gas emergencies and/or business needs within divisional guidelines and required time frame.
  • Must be able to work outdoors for extended periods of time.

Physical Demands:

  • Must be able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment for work assigned.
  • Must be able to pass a pulmonary function test for use of respiratory equipment.
  • Must be able to ascend/descend ladders, stairs and the like using feet, legs, hands, and arms.
  • Must be able to maintain balance when walking, standing, or crouching, on/in narrow or slippery surfaces and/or spaces.
  • Must be able to independently operate a motor vehicle in a safe manner.
  • Must be able to independently enter/exit a motor vehicle as required during an eight hour shift.
  • Must be able to bend and/or stoop requiring full use of the lower extremities and back muscles.
  • Must be able to kneel and or crouch by bending legs at knees to come to rest at knees and bending body downward and forward by bending legs and spine.
  • Must be able to walk, stand or sit for extended periods of time.
  • Must be able to grasp/handle small hand tools and other objects by applying pressure with fingers and palms.
  • Must be able to work primarily with fingers (pinching, picking, etc.) rather than using the whole hand or arm.
  • Must be able to pull, push, lift and carry objects weighing up to 100 lbs.
  • Must have vision correctable to 20/40.
  • Must not have an average hearing loss greater than 40 decibels in the better ear at frequencies of 500, 1000 and 2000 with or without a hearing aid.
  • Must be able to smell gas odorant in normal concentrations.
  • Must be able to perform repetitive motions by extending arms and hands in any direction with substantial movement of wrists, hands, and fingers.
  • Must be able to rotate and revolve body (twist) as to face in another direction.
  • Must be physically capable of indoor/outdoor manual labor.

Benefits:

  • Competitive Salary
  • 401k Savings plan w/ company matching
  • Pension plan
  • Paid time off
  • Paid Holiday time
  • Medical, Prescription Drug, & Dental Coverage
  • Tuition Assistance Program
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Wellness Programs
  • On-site Fitness Centers
  • Bonus Plan and more

Equal Opportunity Employer:

TECO Energy is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law, except where physical or mental abilities are a bona fide occupational requirement and the individual is unable to perform the essential functions of the position with reasonable accommodations.

Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination Statement:

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR c)


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