- Selected candidate must reside in Johnston County or within 10 minutes from the Johnston county border.
- Weekend and evening work as required and is subject to overtime and some rotating shifts.
- Starting Hourly Rate: $28.09
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
- 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
- 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.
Specific Requirements:
Perform on call duty as scheduled/assigned