Meter Inspection & Repair Tech (Santa Barbara Base)

At SoCalGas, we believe that every Californian deserves a resilient energy future. We are working to achieve that future by empowering California to reach its sustainability goals through innovation, collaboration, and decarbonization. As our state’s energy needs change, we will be there providing reliable energy that is clean, safe, and affordable to our 22 million customers.
In addition to helping shape the future of hydrogen technology and clean energy, as an employee of SoCalGas you’ll also enjoy an aggressive total compensation plan, multiple upward mobility opportunities and the ability to find a true work life balance. We also strive to reflect the communities we serve by attracting top talent and maintaining a diverse workforce. To discover more about how rewarding it is to work here, we invite you to visit these pages on our website: Our Mission; Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Sustainability, In the Community, and Employee Benefits. Join SoCalGas today to share in our mission to build the cleanest, safest, and most innovative energy company in America!
Primary Purpose:
SoCalGas is looking for mechanically inclined and tool-oriented individuals who have an aptitude for diagnostic and repair work, while delivering first-rate customer service. With pay starting at $36.57 /hr. up to $40.68/hr. over a two-year progression, we are offering an entry-level opportunity providing you with training to become a safe and efficient Meter Inspection and Repair Technician; skills that will prepare you for a career with SoCalGas. Current openings are in Santa Barbara. This is a DOT position.
Position Objective:
Successful candidates will be responsible for following established safety procedures and Company guidelines to diagnose and resolve customer requests for service with emphasis on safety, customer communication, and satisfaction.
Job Duties include and Responsibilities:
Picking up assigned work at office and safely operating a Company vehicle to various addresses throughout the day. Performs regulator and planned meter changes utilizing a meter change device and basic hand tools, Identifies and remediates abnormal operating conditions. Reads meters, opens and closes gas service valves, takes and records pressures, and completes necessary order forms.
Performs equivalent or lower grade functions as required.
Minimum Qualifications:

• Applicants must possess a minimum of one (1) year of mechanical/construction and tool experience, OR a minimum of one (1) year of trade (Plumbing, Electrical, Heating, Automotive)/Technical College coursework in Maintenance or Utility programs.
• Must be able to crawl underneath homes or in attics.
• Selected candidates must pass a pre-qualification examination, physical abilities test, pass a structured panel interview and formalized training, pre-employment drug screen. Incumbents will participate in the D.O.T random drug testing program. Employees are represented by a bargaining unit.
• Qualified candidates must be able to use various basic hand and power tools, including gas testing equipment and a hand-held computer or mobile device to document service activities.
• Must be able to climb and carry a ladder without assistance.
• Basic computer skills, strong mechanical skills, ability to follow instructions and customer contact skills. Occasionally Meter Inspection and Repair Technicians are required to work off-hour shifts, extended-day overtime, and weekends. Employees are required to meet established work standards and be able to satisfactorily work alone and in a team environment.
• Must be able to lift objects weighing 50 pounds without assistance.
• Successful candidates must possess a valid California driver’s license and a safe driving record.

Benefits
SoCalGas offers a comprehensive, flexible benefits program to help support employees both personally and professionally. These benefits include, but are not limited to:

• 401K match
• Pension Plan
• Competitive wages
• Medical, dental and vision packages

We also offer tools and resources through SoCalGas University, our career development center.
Southern California Gas Company is an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled