Utilityworker Apprentice through Class 1 at Unitil Service Corporation
Portland, ME
About the Job
Our Company
More than a utility company, Unitil provides energy for life.
Our work helps keep homes comfortable, businesses thriving and communities connected. Unitil is an investor-owned public utility proudly serving Maine, Massachusetts and New Hampshire. We are dedicated to delivering energy to our customers safely and reliably.
Unitil is committed to creating an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the differences among all of our employees, customers, suppliers and the communities in which we live and conduct business. The continued success of Unitil is enhanced through initiatives that promote diversity and value our employees.
Take advantage of a comprehensive benefits package.
Unitil offers competitive salaries, a consumer-driven health plan, dental and vision coverage, flexible work, company-paid holidays, a, robust, highly competitive retirement plan and educational assistance.
*Note: Benefit offerings may differ between union and non-union employee groups.
Position Purpose
To perform activities required to operate, maintain, construct, inspect and survey all gas system jurisdictional assets. To ensure that these activities are performed in accordance with Federal and State regulations as well as Company Policy, Company Procedures and management objectives. To provide services as an emergency first responder with the objective of ensuring public safety and protecting Company assets. To ensure the timely and accurate completion of all necessary records, timesheets, paperwork and documentation needed for accounting, regulatory, asset management and related purposes. Professionally interact with customers, regulatory authorities, and employees to ensure that the company satisfactorily meets their needs |
Principal Accountabilities
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Gas Leak Management Program: To perform activities associated with the implementation of the company’s gas leak program. To ensure that all activities are conducted to protect public safety, safeguard company assets and in full compliance with Unitil’s Operations & Maintenance procedural manuals.
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Gas Distribution (maintenance, construction and inspections): To perform activities associated with the maintenance, construction & inspection of the gas distribution system. To ensure that these activities are conducted in full compliance with Unitil’s O&M and other related procedures. These responsibilities may include, but is not limited to:
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Gas Service: To perform activities associated with the installation, maintenance and inspection of Company meter sets and other jurisdictional assets. To ensure that these activities are conducted in full compliance with Unitil’s O&M and other related procedures. These responsibilities may include, but is not limited to:
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Damage Prevention: To perform activities associated with the locating and mark-out of the gas distribution system, including activities associated with safe guarding company assets during third party excavations.
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Qualifications:
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THIS NOTICE IS POSTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE VI OF OUR AGREEMENT WITH LOCAL UNION #341, UTILITY WORKERS UNION OF AMERICA, DATED March 31, 2021.
WAGE: Ultimate rate – *$28.59 - $45.71 per hour, for a 40 hour week. Overtime rates in accordance with Agreement. *Starting wage will be in accordance with Article VI. |
Unitil is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Last Updated: 06/28/24