Locator First Responder III

Posting End Date:
June 17, 2026

Employee Type:
Regular-Full time

Union/Non:
This is a unionized position

At Enbridge, we deliver safe and reliable natural gas to millions of customers throughout North Carolina, and we do that by fueling our dedicated and skilled workforce. Whether you enjoy the outdoors or prefer the office environment, we value inclusion and diversity in all faucets of our business. It's not just a job, it's a career!

The Construction & Maintenance Department is responsible for the construction, maintenance, and operation of the Company's natural gas distribution system.

We are looking for a Locator/ First Responder III to join our team!

Important Note: This role is considered safety sensitive, and as such, you may be required to undergo various background screenings. This may include but is not limited to a driving record abstract, criminal check, a company sponsored medical and drug testing.

This position reports to our Raleigh Operations Center located in Raleigh, North Carolina.

What You Will Do:

• Performs location of natural gas lines and facilities.
• Completes natural gas emergency response procedures and leak investigation/detection.
• Participates in repairs to damaged gas service lines and other third-party damage using self-contained breathing apparatus equipment.
• Performs damage prevention outreach to increase awareness of 811 and safe digging practices.
• Installs leak repair clamps.
• Repairs tracer wire.
• Completes a variety of paperwork in writing and electronic work queues.
• Safely drives a company vehicle.
• Maintains the vehicle inventory.
• Operator Qualifications involve written guidelines and requirements natural gas employees must follow to ensure the safe and responsible operation of natural gas pipelines. Required, annual Operator Qualification testing involves both written and hands-on components to ensure those who perform covered, safety-sensitive tasks on the natural gas system are trained, knowledgeable, and qualified.

Who You Are:

• 0 -12 months locating experience.
• Completed high school or equivalent (i.e. GED)
• Possess a valid driver's license with a safe driving history.
• Possess a valid Commercial Driver's License (strongly preferred) OR able to obtain a Commercial Driver's License within 6 months of employment.
• Experience with common hand and power tools.
• Ability to don and be annually fit tested for self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) equipment.
• Ability to understand and follow safety and environmental policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for positive customer and contractor interactions is critical.
• Basic computer and internet navigation skills are key.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to perform extensive walking, sometimes on uneven terrain.
• Ability to adhere to safe working and defensive driving procedures.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member within a diverse team.
• Availability for overtime, as needed.
• Availability for natural gas emergency response during the workday, as well as in the evenings and some weekends, when on-call.
• Must be willing and able to meet a 45-minute emergency response time from the geographical center of the Durham area. Emergency response time is a critical measure for the Company and candidates are required to consistently meet this requirement, including when on-call.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience:

• 6-12 months of locating experience
• Good mechanical aptitude.
• Bilingual (Spanish) candidates preferred.

Working Conditions:

• Position typically works independently within a defined locate area.
• Work is performed primarily outside in varying weather conditions (i.e. cold, heat, rain, etc.).
• Position requires continuous travel throughout the service territory with frequent stops, entering/exiting the company vehicle, safely parking in a wide variety of situations, and driving in construction zones.
• Position may encounter agitated/irate customers.

Physical Requirements (Include but are not limited to):

Balancing, bending and stooping, climbing, crawling, carrying (up to 80 amount of pounds), grasping, kneeling, lifting (objects 80 pounds), pulling hand over hand, pushing, reaching above shoulder, repetitive motion, sitting, standing, walking, visual requirement (able to see screens, detect color coding, read fine print), hearing requirement, grasping, kneeling, light - moderate lifting (objects up to 80 pounds), reaching above shoulder, repetitive motion, sitting, standing, visual requirement (able to see screens, detect color coding, read fine print), hearing requirement.

Mental Requirements (Both field & office) include but are not limited to:

Ability to: understand, remember and apply oral and/or written instructions or other information, understand complex problems and collaborate/explore alternative solutions, organize thoughts and ideas into understandable terminology, organize and prioritize work schedule on a short-term basis, make decisions which have moderate impact on the immediate work unit and monitor impact outside this area, understand and follow basic instructions and guidelines, complete routine forms, compose letters, outlines, memoranda and basic reports and communicate with individuals via telephone.

At Enbridge, we are dedicated to our core value of Inclusion. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to age, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, veteran status, Indigenous status, disability, or any other reason protected by federal, state, or local law. Applicants with disabilities can request accessible formats, communication supports, or other accessibility assistance by contacting View email address on click.appcast.io.

Information For Applicants:

• Applications can be submitted via our online recruiting system only.
• We appreciate your interest in working with us; however, only those applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.
• Final candidates for this position may be required to undergo a security screening, including a criminal records check.

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