Customer Field Operations Technician I, II, or III - New Bern, NC
Quick Summary
Perform meter turn-ons and turn-offs Delivers disconnect notifications to customers Read customer meters Install meters and meter sets, may include industrial meters Light pilots,
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Requirements
~2 min readThis position is responsible for performing all duties associated with and related to the safe, efficient and cost-effective maintenance of natural gas facilities and appurtenances as they relate to natural gas systems per 49CFR Part 192 and Piedmont Natural Gas policies and procedures. This position performs a variety of activities associated with service installation and maintenance and unregulated activities. Specific duties include but not limited to utilization of computers and computer order / record keeping systems, working service orders associated with current required operator qualifications.
- High school diploma or GED.
- High school diploma or GED.
- 3 years related work experience
- Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license
- Basic computer knowledge working in a Windows environment
- Demonstrated mechanical aptitude
- Two-year degree and or Technical Certifications
- Possess a minimum of one: Plumbing License (P1 or P2), Fuel Piping License/Journeyman, HVAC License, Electrical License (Limited or Full). Must be willing to use license(s) for Piedmont Natural Gas Business purposes
- Experience in Customer Service
- Demonstrated effective communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills
- Safety awareness
- Must work outdoors in adverse weather conditions; flexible work schedule; lifting up to 75 lbs.; frequent bending, stooping, standing, crawling, digging, climbing; works on uneven terrain, many times with heavy vegetation; manual dexterity (hand/eye coordination); keen eyesight; good hearing; good sense of smell; comes in frequent contact with insects and animals.
- This position contains a weight restriction of 275 pounds as an essential function of the job. The purpose of this restriction is to ensure that all weight-rated equipment is used in an appropriate and safe manner within maximum allowed weight loading.
- Must successfully complete the Physical Abilities Test (PAT).
- Perform on call duty as scheduled/assigned
- Weekend and evening work as required and is subject to overtime and some rotating shifts. Must reside in Resource Center service area; some Resource Centers may require residing in certain counties within the Resource Centers.
5-15%
Responsibilities
~1 min read- →Perform meter turn-ons and turn-offs
- →Delivers disconnect notifications to customers
- →Read customer meters
- →Install meters and meter sets, may include industrial meters
- →Light pilots, test and inspect appliances and gas equipment to ensure proper operation
- →Perform farm tap maintenance
- →Remove meters
- →Respond to high bill requests by performing dial tests, appliance and filter checks
- →Meet with customers regarding line relocates
- →Change out meters related to the sample testing program
- →Repair water heaters, appliances, etc. (Install if licensed)
- →Monitor for meter tampering; ensure meters are securely installed
- →Monitor atmospheric corrosion and paint as needed
- →Locate gas lines
- →Inspect/maintain farm tap stations
- →First Responder to emergency/leak calls; evaluate and grade leaks
- →Assist in training service apprentices
- →Assist O&M group with line repairs
- →May performs leak surveys
- →Assist other departments as needed
- →Clear pipelines
- →Repair/install temporary clamps on steel risers
- →Repair damaged ½” and ¾” plastic services
- →Bar test to evaluate and grade underground gas leaks
- →Prepare unregulated estimates and maintain computer record keeping
- →Perform other duties as assigned
- Field Mobility Classification - Work location is highly mobile, working at various facilities or field locations with occasional onsite meetings after the onboarding period. Employee must live within a reasonable commute to the posted reporting location, not greater than 50 miles one way
Location & Eligibility
About this job
- Who can apply
- United States
- Posted
- 1 day ago
Listing Details
- Posted
- November 12, 2026
- First seen
- November 12, 2026
- Last seen
- November 12, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 0
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 56%
- Scored at
- November 12, 2026
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