Worker, Utility (Chesapeake)

Virginia Natural Gas (VNG) is looking for dynamic, career-motivated individuals to join one of the Top Workplaces in Hampton Roads as part of our Field Operations team. This entry-level, developmental role offers opportunity for growth and advancement through future promotion into our apprenticeship program, presenting exciting opportunities for long-term career growth and stability in the growing natural gas industry.

About the role

Work is predominantly outdoors and in all weather conditions. Interested individuals must be able and willing to travel. This is a bargaining unit position (IBEW Local 50) and a DOT (Department of Transportation) covered classification subject to random drug and/or alcohol screening. Transitioning military personnel are encouraged to apply. The position is based in our Virginia Natural Gas office located in Chesapeake, VA.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a member of a crew engaged in installing and repairing gas mains and service lines.
• Participates in making taps on mains and services.
• Provides assistance with all distribution activities involved with the installation, repair and maintenance of the distribution system.
• Completes jobs by digging, shoring, repairing leaks, testing, and wrapping pipe.
• Performs work with hand tools, air tools, shovels, etc. during distribution activities while adhering to all safety and work rules.
• Assists other crew members in all activities as required.
• Ensures that truck is stocked with equipment and supplies and maintains distribution vehicles, tools and other equipment in neat and orderly condition.
• Must live in the service area and be subject to call out for emergency service. Stand-by duty and emergency call out.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Entry-level role requiring no previous experience.
• Must pass the DOT drug test.
• Operator Qualified in accordance with Company Plan.
• Must have a valid VA state driver's license.
• Must live within 30 minutes' drive from the Chesapeake office for on-call / emergency response purposes.
• Must be physically able to stoop, bend, crawl, walk, climb ladders and lift weights in excess of 75 pounds.
• Must have a keen sense of smell, hearing, vision and color identification.
• Must have the ability to work in all types of terrain and weather conditions, as required.
• Able to drive safely, work extended hours, and travel 5% of the time.
• Wear company-provided Personal Protective Equipment.

About the company

Southern Company Gas is a wholly owned subsidiary of Atlanta-based Southern Company (NYSE:SO), America’s premier energy company. Southern Company Gas serves approximately 4.2 million natural gas utility customers through its regulated distribution companies in four states and approximately 600,000 retail customers through its companies that market natural gas. Other nonutility businesses include investments in interstate pipelines and ownership and operation of natural gas storage facilities.

Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy solutions provider with national capabilities, a fiber optics network, and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience, and sustainability, Southern Company is taking action to meet customers' and communities' needs while advancing its goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.

Benefits

Southern Company invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy that includes competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees, and health, welfare, and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program. A summary of the benefits offered for this position can be found here.