Utility Technician (N. Miami)

at  Peoples Gas System

At Peoples Gas, we work to make lives better throughout Florida with safe, resilient, clean and affordable natural gas solutions. Our diverse and inclusive team serves nearly 470,000 residential, commercial and industrial customers across 14 service areas.
We’re an innovative and collaborative company focused on building engaged and empowered team members who are valued and celebrated to drive our success.
You’ll find competitive pay, inclusive health and wellness programs, and wide-ranging training and professional development.
Whether it’s your first job or your next big move, Peoples Gas is a growing company with career opportunities that fit your future.
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Title: Utility Technician (N. Miami)
Company: Peoples Gas System
State and City: Florida - N. Miami
Shift: 8 Hr. X 5 Days
(2 Openings)

STORM DUTY REQUIREMENTS….PLEASE MAKE SURE TO READ BELOW!!! RESPONDING TO STORMS WILL BE CONSIDERED A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT.

TECO Energy and its companies serve a role in providing critical services to our community during an emergency. Team members are required to participate in the response/recovery activities related to emergencies/disasters to maintain service to our TECO Energy customers. Team members are required to work in their normal job duties or other assigned activities. Proper compensation will be made in accordance with the company’s rules and procedures.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Performs duties related to the operation, service, and/or location of natural gas pipelines, or a combination of such duties. May perform the new construction, installation and/or maintenance of gas distribution systems, and/or residential, commercial, and industrial metering equipment. Ensures the safety of employees and customers.
Specific duties will be determined by the operational needs of the assigned location.

DAY-TO-DAY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Performs a combination of the following:

• Reads meters and meter instruments, turns on and off residential and commercial gas service, appliances and equipment, including CNG and also may convert appliances. Sets and changes out residential and commercial meters/regulators. Performs duties in operation, maintenance and service of meters and regulators.
• 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. Includes the operation of various equipment such as boring equipment, hydraulic tools, backhoe, stopping and tapping equipment and other machines used in distribution construction.
• 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.
• Performs additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.