Service Technician – Apprentice to First Class (North On-Call)
$64,002–$102,315 year
On-site · Portland, Maine, United States
Job Summary
Apprentice to First Class Service Technician for gas distribution, on-call in the Portland, ME area. Responsibilities include gas leak management, emergency response, gas service installation/maintenance, meter installs, surveys (gas distribution assets), and related regulatory/compliance tasks. Uses GIS/GPS mapping and gas CMS systems; maintains equipment and records; interacts with customers and regulatory authorities; participates in standby coverage and overtime as required. Wage progression reflects Apprentice through First Class levels with a starting hourly rate of $30.77 and a first-class rate of $49.19, with comprehensive benefits and union considerations.
Required Qualifications
- Possess and maintain a valid Maine State Gas License, or obtain within two years
- Respond to service calls when on standby as soon as possible, not to exceed 30 minutes from receiving call
- Possess and retain an unrestricted Vehicle Operator's License
- Be drug tested under the PHMSA drug pool
- Possess and retain DOT medical examiners certificate
- Have a high school education or equivalent
- Exercise courtesy and tact in dealing with customers
- Be in good physical condition; have good appearance and habits
- Be willing and able to accept shift and emergency assignments, work overtime and standby
- Must accept Company assigned Service Department standby on a rotational basis
- Work in all types of weather conditions per collective bargaining agreement
- Have the ability and aptitude to perform duties independently in a safe and professional manner
- Have the ability to maintain/keep required records satisfactorily
- Be consistently punctual, regular in attendance and have a good safety record
- Be able to work from heights
- Must reside within the specified geographic area and respond within 30 minutes to gas leak emergencies, and be available for duties during times of system emergencies
- Must be able to obtain Operator Qualification (O.Q.) certification based upon the requirements set forth in DOT 49 CFR 192, Subpart N
Additional Requirements
- NONE_SPECIFIED
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