Leak Survey Technician | Buffalo, NY (DOT)

Gas Leak Surveying:

• Surveys gas leaks by walking from site to site

• Follows sketches and diagrams to identify gas line locations

• Utilizes a Remote Methane Leak Detector (RLMD) or similar device to detect natural gas leaks

• Performs visual inspections of gas meters, lines and fittings

• Grades gas leaks by level of severity and reports/escalates accordingly

• Follows strict Utility, State and Federal guidelines relating to surveying, grading, and reporting gas leaks

• Collects data using handheld computer or other collection device

• Follows safety, quality, and operational procedures

• Completes assigned routes and work orders on the assigned date

Survey in Various Environmental Conditions:

• Extensively walk and stand for much of the workday

• Walk for long distances in various weather conditions (rain, sleet, hail, snow, extreme heat or cold, etc.)

• Exert physical force moving objects (routinely 10lbs of force, up to an occasional 50lbs of force)

Customer & Team Communication:

• Refers all consumer complaints to the appropriate authorities

• Provides timely reports and documentation to management per procedures

• May provide general information about services to customers, when applicable

• Use telephones, tablets, and/or computers to communicate

• Participates in safety meetings

• Shows courtesy and professionalism when dealing with customers and other employees

Other duties as assigned.

About You

Must Haves:

• Experience: 1 year of continuous work with the same employer, and/or 6 or more months working outdoors. Upon hire, the candidate will need to complete and pass all Pipeline Operator Qualification (OQ) training. Must possess a valid driver's license.

Nice to Have:

• Education: High School Diploma or GED

• Experience: 1 or more years of experience in gas services; 2 years of continuous work with the same employer, and/or 1 or more years working outdoors.

Your Skills:

• Ability to multi-task and work independently as well as a team

• Exceptional flexibility in scheduling

• Adequate time management skills to work in a timely manner

• Excellent communication skills, comfortable interacting with management and customers

• Ability to interact with unhappy or negative customers in a professional manner

• Excellent attention to detail for problem solving and finding

• Ability to walk long distances and prepare for weather conditions, accordingly

This role would not be a good fit if you:

• Do not enjoy working independently

• Do not enjoy working in outdoor conditions

• Do not enjoy walking long distances

• Are not flexible and do not enjoy adapting to your current work schedule or routine

• Do not have adequate planning and time management skills to finish a days work in a timely manner

Drug/Alcohol Testing:

• Drug/alcohol testing is required

• Drug/alcohol testing required per Non-Regulatory requirements for employees working with water, electric, and meters

• Drug/alcohol testing required per Federal DOT regulations for employees working with gas meters

Benefits

Health and Safety:

• Group health plans including medical/prescription, dental, vision and a variety of other coverage options

• Company paid group life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, short and long term disability

• Flexible Spending Accounts or an option for a Health Saving Account with company match

• Company paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all employees and eligible family members

Retirement:

• Automatic enrollment in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) at no cost

• Roth or Traditional 401(k) Retirement plan with company match

PTO Plans (after 90 completed days of service for full-time employees):

• Paid Vacation

• Paid Holidays

• Paid Wedding Day

• Veterans Day paid time off for our veterans

• Paid Sick Time (New York based positions ONLY)

Perks/Allowances

• Company vehicle (for all driver-based positions)

• Gas card for company vehicle (if applicable)

• Company provided cell phone or mobile allowance (if applicable)

• Boot allowance from approved vendors

• Daily per diem for travel-based positions

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