Customer Field Operations Technician I, II, or III - Wilmington, NC

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Responsibilities & Duties

• Perform meter turn-ons and turn-offs
• Delivers disconnect notifications to customers
• Read customer meters
• Install meters and meter sets, may include industrial meters
• Light pilots, test and inspect appliances and gas equipment to ensure proper operation
• Perform farm tap maintenance
• Remove meters
• Respond to high bill requests by performing dial tests, appliance and filter checks
• Meet with customers regarding line relocates
• Change out meters related to the sample testing program
• Repair water heaters, appliances, etc. (Install if licensed)
• Monitor for meter tampering; ensure meters are securely installed
• Monitor atmospheric corrosion and paint as needed
• Locate gas lines
• Inspect/maintain farm tap stations
• First Responder to emergency/leak calls; evaluate and grade leaks
• Assist in training service apprentices
• Assist O&M group with line repairs
• May performs leak surveys
• Assist other departments as needed
• Clear pipelines
• Repair/install temporary clamps on steel risers
• Repair damaged " and " plastic services
• Bar test to evaluate and grade underground gas leaks
• Prepare unregulated estimates and maintain computer record keeping
• Perform other duties as assigned

Basic/Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 3 years related work experience (for Tech III)

Desired Qualifications

• Possess and maintain a valid driver's license
• Basic computer knowledge working in a Windows environment
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude
• Two-year degree and or Technical Certifications
• Possess a minimum of one: Plumbing License (P1 or P2), Fuel Piping License/Journeyman, HVAC License, Electrical License (Limited or Full). Must be willing to use license(s) for Piedmont Natural Gas Business purposes
• Experience in Customer Service
• Demonstrated effective communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills
• Safety awareness

Physical Requirements

• Must work outdoors in adverse weather conditions; flexible work schedule; lifting up to 75 lbs.; frequent bending, stooping, standing, crawling, digging, climbing; works on uneven terrain, many times with heavy vegetation; manual dexterity (hand/eye coordination); keen eyesight; good hearing; good sense of smell; comes in frequent contact with insects and animals.

Specific Requirements

• This position contains a weight restriction of 275 pounds as an essential function of the job. The purpose of this restriction is to ensure that all weight-rated equipment is used in an appropriate and safe manner within maximum allowed weight loading.
• Perform on call duty as scheduled/assigned
• Weekend and evening work as required and is subject to overtime and some rotating shifts. Must reside in Resource Center service area; some Resource Centers may require residing in certain counties within the Resource Centers.

Working Conditions

• Field Mobility Classification - Work location is highly mobile, working at various facilities or field locations with occasional onsite meetings after the onboarding period. Employee must live within a reasonable commute to the posted reporting location, not greater than 50 miles one way

Travel Requirements

5-15%