May 3, 2025
Electric Energy Jobs

Upcoming Field Technician & Service Technician

Organization:
Nisource, Inc.
Region:
United States, Ohio, Toledo
End of contest:
October 14, 2020
  This job posting has expired
Type:
Full time
Category:
Field technician
Description
Job ID : 924850

Responsibilities

Introduction

The current hiring needs of Columbia Gas of Ohio within the Toledo, OH Operating Area is unknown at this time. This job posting is being utilized to create a candidate pool in the event that position(s) become available.

The potential positions are:

SERVICE TECHNICIAN

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Installs and removes gas meters, meter settings, and regulators; inspects and tests service and house lines for leaks.
  • Uses test instruments as required to install, service, and adjust all gas appliances.
  • Investigates gas service inquiries, such as no gas, leaks, gas odor, blowing gas, fires, explosions, and high bills.
  • Advises plumbers, contractors, and prospective customers on service and house line installations.
  • Will turn gas on /off for customers.
  • Collects delinquent bills; reads meters; locates, cleans and repairs curb boxes.
  • Uses pressure gauges to test for line leaks and gas detection instruments to locate leaks.

SELECTION CRITERIA:

  • Successful candidates hired into Service responsible positions must complete Service Dept. training program and be able to pass ALL Service Technician testing within 12 months.
  • Must have the ability to understand and apply mechanical principles and demonstrated skills in the use of hand tools. Experience reading/interpreting gauges and dials is preferred.
  • Must have strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated success in providing extraordinary customer service, particularly in situations where tact and diplomacy are needed.
  • Must be detail-oriented and able to follow through on assignments with little or no direct supervision.
  • Must be able to work effectively under changing priorities and conditions; be able to prepare legible, complete, and accurate orders; be able to understand oral and written communications
  • Must be able to prepare legible, complete, and accurate orders.
  • Must be able to understand oral and written communications.
  • Successful candidate must have the ability to understand and apply mechanical principles and demonstrated skills in the use of hand tools;
  • Successful candidate must complete the Service Department training program and be able to pass Customer Service "A" test. Candidate will have the option of testing after 12 months, with mandatory testing after 18 months training. If unsuccessful on the first test, candidate will be given one opportunity to retest.
  • Experience reading/interpreting gauges and dials is preferred.
  • Experience in the plumbing trade with natural gas experience and current OQ plumbing qualifications preferred.

Read the full posting.

Contact

Nisource, Inc.

801 E 86th Ave

Merrillville

Indiana United States

www.nisource.com


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