Locator​/First Responder III

Posting End Date

June 18, 2026

Regular-Full time

This is a unionized position

At Enbridge, we deliver safe and reliable natural gas to millions of customers throughout North Carolina. Whether you enjoy the outdoors or prefer the office environment, we value inclusion and diversity in all facets of our business. It’s not just a job, it’s a career.

The Construction & Maintenance Department is responsible for the construction, maintenance, and operation of the Company’s natural gas distribution system.

This position reports to our North Durham Operations Center located in Durham, North Carolina.

• Performs location of natural gas lines and facilities.
• Completes natural gas emergency response procedures and leak investigation/detection.
• Participates in repairs to damaged gas service lines and other third‑party damage using self‑contained breathing apparatus equipment.
• Performs damage prevention outreach to increase awareness of 811 and safe digging practices.
• Installs leak repair clamps.
• Repairs tracer wire.
• Completes a variety of paperwork in writing and electronic work queues.
• Safely drives a company vehicle.
• Maintains the vehicle inventory.
• Operator qualifications involve written guidelines and requirements natural gas employees must follow to ensure the safe and responsible operation of natural gas pipelines. Required, annual operator qualification testing involves both written and hands‑on components to ensure those who perform covered, safety‑sensitive tasks on the natural gas system are trained, knowledgeable, and qualified.

• 0–12 months locating experience.
• Completed high school or equivalent (i.e. GED).
• Possess a valid driver’s license with a safe driving history.
• Possess a valid Commercial Driver’s License (strongly preferred) or be able to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License within 6 months of employment.
• Experience with common hand and power tools.
• Ability to don and be annually fit tested for self‑contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) equipment.
• Ability to understand and follow safety and environmental policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for positive customer and contractor interactions are critical.
• Basic computer and internet navigation skills are key.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to perform extensive walking, sometimes on uneven terrain.
• Ability to adhere to safe working and defensive driving procedures.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member within a diverse team.
• Availability for overtime, as needed.
• Availability for natural gas emergency response during the workday, as well as in the evenings and some weekends, when on‑call.
• Must be willing and able to meet a 45‑minute emergency response time from the geographical center of the Durham area, including when on‑call.

• 6–12 months of locating experience.
• Good mechanical aptitude.
• Bilingual (Spanish) candidates preferred.

• Position typically works independently within a defined locate area.
• Work is performed primarily outside in varying weather conditions (e.g. cold, heat, rain, etc.).
• Position requires continuous travel throughout the service territory with frequent stops, entering/exiting the company vehicle, safely parking in a wide variety of situations, and driving in construction zones.
• Position may encounter agitated/irate customers.

Balancing, bending and stooping, climbing, crawling, carrying (up to 80 pounds), grasping, kneeling, lifting (objects 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. Light–moderate lifting (objects up to 80 pounds), reaching above shoulder, repetitive motion, sitting, standing, visual requirement (able to see screens, detect color coding, read fine print), hearing requirement.

Ability to understand, remember and apply oral and/or written instructions or other information; understand complex…