Apprentice Fitter Serviceman (UN111)

Job Specifications

Black Hills Energy is people powered and purpose driven. Our team uses the power of energy to improve life for over one million customers in 800 communities across the West and Midwest. We seek talented, caring people who embody our core values and contribute to a culture of inclusion and growth. As an organization, we believe the best part of working on our team is our commitment to making tomorrow better than today—for our customers, communities and each other.

Position Summary

An Apprentice Fitter Serviceman is an employee in a three-year training program which leads to classification as a Fitter Serviceman once training is completed. The purpose of the Fitter Serviceman position is to install and maintain natural gas distribution and utilization facilities.

Pay Range: $38.50 - $51.33 per hour (Determined by the current Collective Bargaining Agreement)

Reporting Relationship: Supervisor of Gas Operations

Location: Cheyenne, Wyoming

Essential Functions

• Install, re-route, repair and abandon pipe facilities used in the distribution system (PE, Steel and other).
• Operate company vehicles and heavy equipment such as street trucks, backhoe/loaders, trenchers and various power and hand tools.
• Perform leak surveys inside and outside buildings, and on the distribution system using various leak detection devices.
• Respond to emergency situations and call outs, as required.
• Complete all required compliance forms and OQ's, as required.
• Install, maintain and remove gas facilities (regulators, odorizers, metering etc).
• Perform gas meter turn ons/offs/relights.
• Provide a high level of customer service to both internal and external customers.
  
  

Additional Responsibilities

• Learn and observe safe working practices.
• Adhere to all Black Hills Energy safe work practices, including DOT safety regulations.
• Candidate must complete all required skills and associated tasks in order to complete the three-step Apprenticeship.
  
  

What Is Required

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 2 years of maintenance, utility, service technician, installation, or related technical experience
• Class A CDL License with air brake and hazmat endorsement or have the ability to obtain one within the first six months of employment.
• Have the ability to successfully manage multiple projects and deadlines at one time.
• Knowledge and experience in safe handling practices of flammable gases, liquids, and high-pressure systems.
• Ability to obtain and maintain knowledge of company policies and practices, Company Operations Procedures, Emergency Procedures, State and Federal Codes as they apply to the work, and regulatory and tariff requirements.
• Maintain a regular, dependable attendance and a consistently high level of performance.
• High regard for personal safety, for the safety of company assets and employees, and the public.
• Ability to work with a team, take direction from supervisors, keep required job schedules, focus attention on details, and follow work rules.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to respond in all types of weather conditions.
• This position requires driving responsibilities. You must hold and maintain a valid driver’s license and a driving record that meets company and insurer standards.
• This role will be required to travel up to 10% of the time.
  
  

What Is Desired

• Documented Operator Qualifications
• Ability to work from job related blueprints, sketches, and diagrams.
• Knowledge of basic properties of steel and plastic pipeline materials.
  
  

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), critical illness, accident & group hospital insurance, pet insurance, 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. If there is anything that may show up in these reports that may conflict with the position requirements, feel free to contact the Black Hills Energy recruiting team at jobs@blackhillscorp.com.

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 direct your inquiries to the Talent Team at jobs@blackhillscorp.com.