Right-of-Way Maintenance Technician

Posting End Date:
November 03, 2026 Employee Type:
Regular-Full time Union/Non:
This is a non-union position

This position reports to Enbridge Gas North Carolina’s Asheville Operations Center in Asheville, North Carolina.

Important Note:

This role is considered safety sensitive, and as such, you may be required to undergo various background screenings. This may include but is not limited to a driving record of abstract, criminal check, a company sponsored medical and drug testing.

• Mow and maintain the Company’s pipeline right-of-way for transmission lines and cross-country distribution lines to ensure adequate access is preserved.
• Inspects road crossings and transmission valves, performs leak surveys, and patrols the cross-country right-of-way to remain in compliance with federal/state laws and regulations.
• Responsible for maintaining station appearance and the integrity of the pipe by painting, spraying herbicide and mowing.
• Locates underground transmission facilities for parties encroaching upon the rights-of-way.
• Completes required documentation.
• Repairs and maintains equipment used including truck, backhoe, bush hog, dump truck, trailers, small engines on outdoor equipment (i.e. chain saws and weed trimmers), painting equipment, and air compressor.
• Inspects, operates, and maintains block valves as scheduled.
• Applicants must be willing and able to work overtime, after-hours, on-call rotations, nights and weekends as work needs dictate.
• Additionally, occasional overnight travel to other Company work locations may be required and is anticipated.
• Travel assignments may range from a day or two up to a few weeks.
• A complete understanding of the responsibility and dedication the position requires is critical.

• Right of Way Maintenance Technician I (0 - 2 years' related experience)
• Completed high school or equivalent (i.e. GED)
• Possess a valid driver's license with a safe driving history.
• A valid commercial driver’s license is highly preferred.
• The ability to acquire a commercial driver’s license within six (6) months of employment is required.
• Acquire and maintain a NC pesticide license.
• Ability to operate heavy equipment, such as bush hog tractor, dump truck and back hoe.
• At least six months experience operating common hand and power tools including grinder, painting equipment, pipe locators, chain saws, weed trimmers, air compressor, cutting torch and various other hand tools.
• Ability to read maps, drawings and blueprints.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Effective communication skills for customer and property owner interactions and a willingness to work with others in a diverse team environment.
• Ability to understand and follow safety and environmental policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Ability to adhere to safe working and driving procedures.
• Willing and able to meet a 45-minute emergency response time from the geographical center of the Asheville Operations area.

• Knowledge of Construction Operating and Maintenance Procedures and Department of Transportation Codes
• CDL Class A license
• Current NC pesticide license
• Experience driving with trailers
• Bilingual (Spanish) candidates

Work is performed outside in varying weather conditions. Position may encounter agitated/upset customers and property owners.

• Balancing
• bending and stooping
• climbing
• crawling
• carrying (up to 80 pounds)
• grasping
• kneeling
• lifting (up to 80 pounds)
• pulling hand over hand
• pushing
• reaching above shoulder
• repetitive motion
• sitting
• standing
• walking
• visual requirement (able to see screens, detect color coding, read fine print)
• hearing requirement.

• Ability to: understand, remember and apply oral and/or written…