Field Technician (Gas Leak Survey)

What We Do-Our Purpose

Southern Cross partners with natural gas, electric, water, and oil utilities to ensure our mutual success. We have been in business for seven decades as an industry leader, innovator, and effective partner in utility field services. We have locations across North America and partner with our customers and employees to protect lives, property and client infrastructure by delivering high quality services.

Who We Are-Our Company Culture

We are a company who differentiates ourselves from the competition because of the high quality of our people, our work, and our processes. By fostering a culture of quality, innovation, and teamwork we work together to find better ways of getting things done. If you share these values and are looking to start or build a solid career, here’s one word of advice-apply!

We are looking for career-minded individuals who:

• No prior experience required; Paid Training* START IMMEDIATELY!
• Desire to start OR advance a career in utility field services
• Enjoy the outdoors (as this is where you'd spend most of your time)
• Appreciate working independently
• Have an appreciation for safety & produce quality work
• Are motivated to be trained & learn new skills

What You Will Do
Gas Leak Survey Technicians, a specific type of surveyor, inspects gas lines and pipes to determine the origin and severity of a gas leak. As a Gas Leak Survey Technician, you will be detecting, locating, and evaluating gas leaks and reporting leaks to the gas company.

What You Will Earn (Pay & Benefits)

$16.00 per hour

$.50 rate increases at 60 days and then 180 days

Benefits include: Medical/Dental/Vision Plan, Mileage Reimbursement, 401K Plan, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Training & Development, Company Discount Program, Wages On-Demand (Optional cash advances on earned pay) and many more benefits!

Main Duties

• Accurately detect and classify gas leaks
• Driving to different residential & commercial neighborhoods to perform gas leak checks
• Complete work in an efficient manner and meet all required completion dates
• Adhere to all safety and quality policies

Work Requirements

• Pass a 7-year background check and Drug Test
• Must be able to work outdoors in various weather & walk 3+ miles per day
• Valid, Unexpired Driver’s License
• Must be proficient in using technology
• Must adhere to safety requirements & have customer service experience
• Drive your own vehicle
• Occasional overnight travel required

Work Status & Shift: Full Time, Monday-Friday, 7am - 4pm

Physical Requirements:

Bending, crouching, kneeling, and walking several miles per day; carry up to 10 lbs of equipment; be able to effectively communicate with customers in a courteous manner displaying excellent customer service and perform other duties as assigned; Observes and follows all company/client procedures; Possess excellent customer service/communication skills; Be available for overtime (which may include weekends); Be comfortable using computers/technology

Want to see how our equipment is used to detect gas leaks? View some of the videos on this page: http://www.southerncrossinc.com/products/

To learn more about us, please visit our careers website at: www.southerncrosshire.com.

EEO Statement

Southern Cross Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

Salary starts at $16/hr with a .50 increase at 60 days and 180 days