Worker, Utility (Newport News)

Southern Company • Newport News, VA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

The Utility Worker position is an entry-level, developmental role that offers
opportunity for growth and advancement through future promotion into our
apprenticeship program. This apprenticeship program presents exciting
opportunities for long-term career growth and stability in the growing natural
gas industry.

Work is predominantly outdoors and in all weather conditions. Interested
individuals must be able and willing to travel. Candidates must be able to drive
safely, work extended hours; travel 5% of the time, and wear company provided
Personal Protective Equipment.

This is a bargaining unit position (IBEW Local 50) and is a DOT (Department of
Transportation) covered classification subject to random drug and/or alcohol
screening.

Transitioning military personnel are encouraged to apply.

This position is based in our Virginia Natural Gas office located in Newport
News, VA.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Job is entry level and requires no previous experience
• Must pass the DOT drug test
• Operator Qualified in accordance with Company Plan
• Must have a valid VA state drivers license
• Must live within 30 minutes; drive from the Newport News 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 also 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.

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

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, with the amount of any bonus/awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s).
• A summary of the benefits offered for this position can be found here https://seo.nlx.org/southernco/pdf/SOCO-Benefits.pdf

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees