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Position Summary: The Gas Relight Technician is responsible for safely performing gas meter change-outs, installing module upgrades, and relighting gas appliances after service interruptions or upgrades. This role ensures the integrity and safety of gas systems while maintaining high standards of customer service and compliance with utility regulations.

Essential Functions:

+ Service and maintenance: Repair, maintain, and troubleshoot natural gas systems and equipment.

+ Customer service: Safely relight gas service at residential customer locations and perform necessary follow-up steps.

+ Safety and compliance: Conduct safety and compliance checks on gas piping systems and adhere to all safety protocols and operator qualifications.

+ Testing: Perform pressure tests, leak detection, and appliance inspections.

+ Paperwork: Complete and submit work orders and other required documentation.

+ Equipment care: Maintain tools, equipment, and company vehicles.

+ Relocation: Relocate meter set assemblies as needed.

+ Hot-changes: Perform "hot-changes," which are service changes made while the gas is still on.

+ Customer interaction: Communicate with customers regarding service findings and recommendations.

Minimum Requirements:

+ High school diploma or GED.

+ Previous hands-on experience in the natural gas distribution field is often required.

+ Knowledge of natural gas systems, safety regulations, and codes.

+ Ability to perform physical tasks outdoors in various weather conditions.

+ Strong communication and customer service skills.

+ Ability to troubleshoot and solve problems effectively.

+ Organizational and record-keeping skills.

+ Valid driver's license.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands/fingers to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms.

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to dirt, fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical equipment and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at job construction sites. The employee may be subject to one or more of the following atmospheric conditions that may affect the respiratory system from fumes, odors, dust, mists, or gases. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud. This position is performed in outside weather conditions.

Competencies:

+ Self-Motivated

+ Team-Oriented

+ Customer Oriented

+ Must be able to follow Company safety rules and all other Company policies.

This position is subject to the Federal Department of Transportation (DOT) drug & alcohol testing regulations as outlined in 49 CFR Part 382 and /or 49 CFR Part 199.

EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled

Pike Gas, LLC is a Non-Union Company

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization

About Us

Founded in 1945, Pike is a leading provider of construction, repair and engineering services for electric and gas utilities, as well as telecommunications companies with a growing portfolio of turnkey renewable projects. We work with hundreds of utility clients across the country, and we continuously expand our offerings to supply our customers with the ideas, technology, experience, manpower and equipment to perform any job.

•Essential” is the one word that sums up who we are, the work we do and what our people mean to us. Each of our employees plays a critical role in ensuring that infrastructure systems are up and running when people and businesses need them.

Pike is a family-oriented workplace with a strong culture of safety, collaboration, innovation and exceptional customer service.

Requisition ID: 25003066