Utility Gas Leak Survey Tech | Columbus, OH (DOT)

Gas Leak Surveying: 

• Surveys gas leaks by walking from site to site 

• Follows sketches and diagrams toidentify gas line locations 

• Utilizes a Remote Methane Leak Detector (RLMD) or similar device to detect natural gas leaks 

• Performs visualinspections of gas meters,lines and fittings 

• Grades gas leaks by level of severity and reports/escalates accordingly 

• Follows strict Utility, State and Federal guidelines relating to surveying, grading, and reporting gas leaks 

• Collects data using handheld computer or other collection device 

• Follows safety, quality, and operational procedures 

• Completes assigned routes and work orders on the assigned date 

Survey in Various Environmental Conditions: 

• Extensively walk and stand for much of the workday 

• Walk for long distances in various weather conditions (rain, sleet, hail, snow, extreme heat or cold, etc.) 

• Exert physical force moving objects (routinely 10lbs of force, up to an occasional 50lbs of force) 

Customer& TeamCommunication: 

• Refers all consumer complaints to theappropriate authorities 

• Providestimely reports and documentation to management per procedures 

• Mayprovide general information about services to customers, when applicable 

• Use telephones, tablets, and/or computers to communicate 

• Participates in safety meetings 

• Shows courtesy and professionalism when dealing with customers and other employees 

Other duties as assigned. 

About You 

Must Haves: 

• Experience: 1 year of continuous work with the same employer, and/or 6 or more months working outdoors. Upon hire, the candidate will need to complete and pass all Pipeline Operator Qualification (OQ) training. Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Nice to Have: 

• Education: High School Diploma orGED 

• Experience: 1 or more years of experience in gas services; 2 years of continuous work with the same employer, and/or 1 or more years working outdoors.

Your Skills: 

• Ability to multi-task and work independently as well as a team 

• Exceptional flexibility inscheduling  

• Adequate time management skills toworkin a timely manner 

• Excellent communication skills, comfortable interactingwithmanagement and customers 

• Ability to interact with unhappy or negative customers in a professional manner 

• Excellent attention to detail for problem solving and finding 

• Ability to walk long distances and prepare for weather conditions, accordingly  

This role would not be a good fit if you: 

• Do not enjoy working independently 

• Do not enjoy working in outdoor conditions 

• Do not enjoy walking long distances 

• Are not flexible and do not enjoy adapting to your current work schedule or routine 

• Do not have adequate planning and time management skills to finish adays workin a timely manner 

Drug/Alcohol Testing: 

• Drug/alcohol testing isrequired 

• Drug/alcohol testingrequired perNon-Regulatory requirements for employees working with water, electric, and meters 

• Drug/alcohol testingrequired per Federal DOTregulations for employees working with gas meters 

Benefits 

Health and Safety: 

• Group health plans including medical/prescription, dental, vision and a variety of other coverage options 

• Company paid group life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment insurance,short and long term disability 

• Flexible Spending Accounts or an option for a Health Saving Account with company match 

• Company paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all employees and eligible family members 

Retirement: 

• Automatic enrollment in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) at no cost 

• Roth or Traditional 401(k) Retirement plan with company match  

PTO Plans (after 90 completed days of service for full-time employees): 

• Paid Vacation 

• Paid Holidays 

• Paid Wedding Day 

• Veterans Day paid time off for our veterans 

• Paid Sick Time (New York based positions ONLY) 

Perks/Allowances 

• Company vehicle (for all driver-based positions) 

• Gas card for company vehicle (if applicable) 

• Companyprovided cell phone or mobile allowance (if applicable)  

• Boot allowance from approved vendors  

• Daily per diem for travel-based positions