Job Description
Job Specifications

As a Maintenance Technician you will perform mechanical installation and subsequent repair and maintenance of pipelines for natural gas utility.
PAY RANGE: Determined by the knowledge, skills and abilities of the applicant.

• Level I: $24.50 - $36.59 per hour
• Senior Level: $27.38 - $41.08

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Gas Operations Supervisor
LOCATION: Blytheville, Arkansas

• Must live within 35 miles of reporting location.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUCTIONS:

• Responsible for installing, relocating, replacing, maintaining and repairing gas lines.
• Inspect pipeline and structural welding required for construction and maintenance of Company facilities including the installation, operation and maintenance of distribution and transmission facilities.
• Estimate pipeline jobs, provide developer/contractor bids and complete AFE requests.
• Coordinate schedules, safety programs & communications, and assist in qualification evaluation.
• Maintain a high regard for personal safety, for the safety of company assets and employees, and the general public.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITES:

• Achieve and maintain all Operator Qualifications and requirements applicable to the job classification.
• May be required to carry a company-provided cell phone, work non-traditional hours as needed, and respond or be on stand-by during non-working hours, especially related to company emergencies.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Level I:

• No experience required. Training provided.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Senior Level:

• Minimum of 2 years of Utility and/or Construction experience required.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Ability to obtain a CDL within the first 90 days of employment.
• Previous utility and construction experience is helpful.
• Capability to work with a team, take direction from supervisors, keep required job schedules, focus attention on details, and follow work rules.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to hand dig and expose other utilities.
• Ability to operate and maintain equipment such as a backhoe, trenchers and other digging equipment.
• Ability to deal with a wide variety of people with tact, courtesy and integrity.
• Maintain regular, diligent attendance and a consistently high level of performance.
• Ability to work from written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to lead and interpret job related blueprints and diagrams.

This description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, duties, and requirements for employees in this position. Job descriptions may and do change periodically. Where positions are covered by a collective bargaining unit agreement, the terms and conditions of the agreement will apply.
About our Company: We are a customer, growth and safety focused utility company that is dedicated to our communities. We improve life with energy as an energy partner of choice. Our diverse culture fuels unique perspectives, opening doors to new insights and possibilities. Based in Rapid City, South Dakota, we have over 3000 employees and serve 1.3 million natural gas and electric utility customers across eight states (South Dakota, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, and Arkansas).
Enjoy our Comprehensive Benefits Package! Annual discretionary bonuses, 401(k) (6% company match and up to 9% company retirement contribution), tuition reimbursement, generous paid time off benefits, including paid holidays and parental leave, company paid life insurance and disability benefits (short and long term), an employee assistance program and well-being benefits, and competitive medical, dental and vision insurance.
Candidates must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
Black Hills Energy does not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or status as a protected veteran.If you require reasonable accommodation, please visitcareers.blackhillsenergy.com for more information.