Right-of-Way Maintenance Technician I

About the role

The Transmission Department’s primary function is to facilitate safe and reliable operation of all transmission pipeline systems, transmission stations, distribution stations, and all large customer metering systems. This position reports to Enbridge Gas North Carolina’s Asheville Operations Center in Asheville, North Carolina. Posting end date: November 03, 2026. Employee type: Regular full-time, non-union.

Important: This role is considered safety sensitive and may require various background screenings, including a driving record abstract, criminal check, and company-sponsored medical and drug testing.

Responsibilities

• Mow and maintain the Company’s pipeline right-of-way for transmission lines and cross-country distribution lines to ensure adequate access is preserved.
• Inspect road crossings and transmission valves, perform leak surveys, and patrol the cross-country right-of-way to remain in compliance with federal/state laws and regulations.
• Maintain station appearance and the integrity of the pipe by painting, spraying herbicide, and mowing.
• Locate underground transmission facilities for parties encroaching upon the rights-of-way.
• Complete required documentation.
• Repair and maintain equipment including truck, backhoe, bush hog, dump truck, trailers, small engines on outdoor equipment (chain saws, weed trimmers), painting equipment, and air compressor.
• Inspect, operate, and maintain block valves as scheduled.

Requirements

• Completed high school or equivalent (GED).
• Possess a valid driver's license with a safe driving history.
• A valid commercial driver’s license (CDL) is highly preferred; ability to acquire a CDL within six months of employment is required.
• Acquire and maintain a North Carolina pesticide license.
• Ability to operate heavy equipment such as bush hog tractor, dump truck, and backhoe.
• At least six months experience operating common hand and power tools including grinder, painting equipment, pipe locators, chain saws, weed trimmers, air compressor, cutting torch, and various other hand tools.
• Ability to read maps, drawings, and blueprints.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Effective communication skills for customer and property owner interactions and willingness to work in a diverse team environment.
• Ability to understand and follow safety and environmental policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Ability to adhere to safe working and driving procedures.
• Willing and able to meet a 45-minute emergency response time from the geographical center of the Asheville Operations area.

Preferred qualifications

• Knowledge of Construction Operating and Maintenance Procedures and Department of Transportation Codes.
• CDL Class A license.
• Current North Carolina pesticide license.
• Experience driving with trailers.
• Bilingual (Spanish) candidates.

Working conditions

• Work is performed outside in varying weather conditions.
• Position may encounter agitated or upset customers and property owners.

Physical requirements

• Balancing, bending and stooping, climbing, crawling
• Carrying up to 80 pounds
• Grasping, kneeling, lifting up to 80 pounds
• Pulling hand over hand, pushing, reaching above shoulder
• Repetitive motion, sitting, standing, walking
• Visual requirement: able to see screens, detect color coding, read fine print
• Hearing requirement

Mental requirements

• Understand, remember, and apply oral and/or written instructions or other information
• Understand complex problems and collaborate/explore alternative solutions
• Organize thoughts and ideas into understandable terminology
• Organize and prioritize work schedule on a short-term basis
• Make decisions which have moderate impact on the immediate work unit and monitor impact outside this area
• Understand and follow basic instructions and guidelines
• Complete routine forms, compose letters, outlines, memoranda, and basic reports
• Communicate with individuals via telephone

Pay

Base salary ranges from $30–$33 per hour USD for US locations based upon candidate’s experience, skills, and internal equity. Applicable compensation policies and guidelines apply to internal candidates.

Benefits

• Flexible benefits program allowing each employee to select coverage levels for health, dental, insurance, and disability.
• Paid maternity and parental leave: up to 20 weeks for birth-giving parents and up to 12 weeks for other eligible parents.
• Valuable retirement savings plans, including a savings plan with company stock as an investment option.
• Paid time off/vacation/sick, plus paid personal days off (depending on location), and paid holidays.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program.
• Wellness Program focusing on physical, mental, social, and financial well-being with tools, resources, and opportunities.

Schedule

• Willing and able to work overtime, after-hours, on-call rotations, nights, and weekends as work needs dictate.
• Occasional overnight travel to other Company work locations may be required, ranging from a day or two up to a few weeks.