Service Technician
- $25.92 per hour
About the role
Michigan Gas Utilities delivers natural gas to customers in southern and western Michigan.
Michigan Gas Utilities, a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group, is seeking a Service Technician in our Coldwater, Michigan location. This position is represented by Local 12295 Union.
This position’s starting pay begins at $25.92/hr. The starting pay within the pay range will be based on several factors, as applicable, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, shift, travel requirements, collective bargaining agreements, and business and organizational needs.
Job Summary
Perform duties to ensure the safe and reliable operation of the natural gas distribution system including leak investigations, set and turn on domestic meters, leak repairs, odorant checks, periodic meter changes, install/remove domestic regulators, locating underground gas lines, leak surveys, meter reading, light up of appliances and delinquent account tagging at customers residences. On call/standby 24X7 on a rotating basis.
Job Responsibilities
- Perform general customer service activity including but not limited to, turn ons and turn offs, removal and replacement of meters, re-light appliances
- Read meters and other gas distribution related duties as assigned. Complete necessary paperwork
- Respond to and investigate gas leak and carbon monoxide calls. Inspect customer's premises and equipment for safe operation
- Locate Gas distribution lines within specified period of time. Mark specific location of underground gas lines
Minimum Qualifications
- 1+ years experience in plumbing and/or natural gas distribution
- 1+ years computer experience
- High school diploma, HSED, or GED
- Residency requirement - must be willing to relocate if not within the set boundary (Coldwater service area)
- Must meet company standards for driving and maintain a valid driver's license
End Date: 11/18/2026
The pay range reflects the minimum and maximum for the position at the time of posting and may be modified in the future. The starting salary/pay within the pay range will be based on several factors, as applicable, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, shift, travel requirements, collective bargaining agreements, and business and organizational needs. At WEC Energy Group, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role.
We reserve the right to modify the application deadline or discontinue accepting applications for any position if deemed necessary.
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WEC Energy Group will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1 with OPT or CPT, H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
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