• Working on customer premises to turn gas on/off; reading meters; using pressure gauges to test for line integrity and gas detection instruments to locate leaks
• Performing all Field or Service Technician duties, as well as acting as lead employee over one or more staff engaged in pinpointing leakage, making repairs and replacing services or portions of mains
• Operating light earth-moving equipment, such as backhoe, side boom, tamper and hydra-crane
• General equipment maintenance, including cleaning, greasing and lubricating and transportation of equipment and/or materials
• Other duties include those performed by a Utility Technician on tie-ins, leakage repair and other construction operations
• Establishing or reestablishing service, including testing and inspecting service/house lines and lighting appliances according to policy/procedures and approved code transfers
• Installation and removal of gas meters, meter settings and regulators via locating/repairing curb boxes, removing active and inactive meters and disconnecting gas service at meter or curb box.

Required Qualifications for Position

• Diploma from an accredited high school or a GED
• Must have a mechanical aptitude and be able to use various types of hand tools needed for repair of field facilities.
• Must have the ability to obtain a valid State Operators and Commercial Drivers License (CDL) and certification to operate Company trucks under the DOT/State Motor Carrier Safety Regulations for intrastate drivers within 3 months of being awarded the job.
• Must be able to perform basic math calculations, prepare legible records and understand written and oral communications.
• Must have the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Must be able to pass applicable field and service strength tests and general aptitude testing.
• Must be dependable in terms of adherence to deadlines and presence on the job.
• Requires skill in reading/interpreting gauges and dials
• Must be able to be certified to wear self-contained breaking apparatus
• Must be able to work overtime and respond to emergency callouts.
• Job requires working in all weather conditions
• Must be able to respond to emergency calls and work scheduled and non-scheduled overtime. Please note that hours during training may be different from that posted. To serve customers' needs, it may be necessary for incumbents to work a schedule or work location other than posted on a temporary basis to provide coverage during vacations/training.

Preferred Additional Qualifications for Position

• Experience of 24 months operating earth-moving equipment with knowledge of underground construction practices preferred.

Disclaimer

The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of the position.

Work Authorization

Authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship.

Inclusion & Diversity 
Value inclusion within your day to day responsibilities by respecting others perspectives/convictions, engaging others opinions, creating a safe environment where people, ideas, and opinions are valued within your Team/Customers and external partners.

Respect and take into consideration diversity within your Team/Customers and external work partners by valuing different world views, challenges, and cultures that represent all walks of life and all backgrounds.

Treat others with respect and consideration. Actively participate in creating and contributing to a positive work environment.

Equal Employment Opportunity 
NiSource is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in each of its companies to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, disability, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any protected group status as defined by law. Each employee is expected to abide by this principle.

By applying, you may be considered for other job opportunities. 

Posting End Date (if applicable):

Please note that the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.