Maintenance Technician I

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

As a Maintenance Technician you will perform mechanical installation and subsequent repair and maintenance of pipelines for natural gas utility.

Pay Range: $25.10 - $37.50 per hour (This posting includes the full pay range for this position. Pay is based on a number of factors and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity.)

Reporting Relationship: Gas Operations Supervisor

Location: Mountain Home, Arkansas

Essential Functions

• 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.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities
• 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.
• Use a variety of hand tools and power tools, including picks, shovels, sharpshooters, pipe wrenches, pipe cutters, bolt cutters, pavement saws, jack hammers, air guns, pipe threaders etc
• Safely operate a motor vehicle and drive a motor vehicle daily or for extended periods of time.
• Submit to random drug screen pool required for DOT drivers and DOT safety sensitive positions
• Safety focused, work ethic with great work attitude.
  
  

Additional Responsibilities

• Achieve and maintain all Operator Qualifications and requirements applicable to the job classification.
• May be required to work non-traditional hours as needed and respond or be on stand-by during non-working hours, especially related to company emergencies. Satisfy Call Out responsibilities
• Operate a computer, tablet, and cell phone
• Familiar with the operation and maintenance of equipment in the division
• Take stand by / call out
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

What Is Required

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 1-2 years industry experience preferred but not required. Training provided.
• Valid and in-state driver’s license. Federal, State or Local certifications where required to perform work upon hire.
• Class A CDL License within 180 Days
• Complete cohort training within first 6 months
• Ability to obtain PE Fusion Certification.
• Ability to work outdoors on a daily basis in all types of weather conditions.
  
  

What Is Desired

• Previous utility and construction experience is helpful.
• Basic knowledge of natural gas operation
• Knowledge and experience in safe handling practices of flammable gases, liquids and high-pressure systems.
• Knowledge of load sizing for measurement.
• Familiar with basic properties of metals.
• Knowledge of micrometers, calipers, and thickness testing equipment operations.
• General knowledge of regulators and relief valves found on project lines and main lines and general meter sets.
• Ability to become familiar with company policies and practices, and regulatory and tariff requirements.
• Ability to interact positively with customers and respond to customer inquiries.
• 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 learn to operate and maintain equipment such as a backhoe, trenchers and other digging equipment.
• Ability to run pipeline construction 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.
• Basic math and digital literacy.
• Ability to lead and interpret job related blueprints and diagrams.
• Job planning and prioritizing.
• 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 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 visit careers.blackhillsenergy.com for more information.