Maintenance Technician , II or Senior

Job Specifications

Black Hills Energy is people powered and purpose driven. Our team uses the power of energy to improve life for over one million customers in 800+ communities across the West and Midwest. We seek talented, caring people who embody our core values and contribute to a culture of inclusion and growth.

As a Maintenance Technician you will perform mechanical installation and subsequent repair and maintenance of pipelines for natural gas utility.

• Level I: $25.72 - $38.44 per hour
• Level II: $28.75 - $43.17 per hour
• Senior: $32.36 - $48.41 per hour

Gas Operations Supervisor

Frederick, Colorado

• Responsible for installing, relocating, replacing, maintaining and repairing gas lines.
• Inspect pipeline and structural welding required for construction and maintenance of Company facilities including the installation, operation and maintenance of distribution and transmission facilities.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities.
• Coordinate schedules, safety programs & communications, and assist in qualification evaluation.
• Maintain a high regard for personal safety, for the safety of company assets and employees, and the general public.
• Use a variety of hand tools and power tools, including picks, shovels, sharpshooters, pipe wrenches, pipe cutters, bolt cutters, pavement saws, jack hammers, air guns, pipe threaders, etc.
• Safely operate a motor vehicle and drive a motor vehicle daily or for extended periods of time.
• Submit to random drug screen pool required for DOT drivers and DOT safety sensitive positions.
• Safety focused work ethic with great work attitude.

• Achieve and maintain all Operator Qualifications and requirements applicable to the job classification.
• May be required to work non-traditional hours as needed and respond or be on stand‑by during non‑working hours, especially related to company emergencies. Satisfy Call Out responsibilities.
• Operate a computer, tablet, and cell phone.
• Familiar with the operation and maintenance of equipment in the division.
• Take stand‑by / call out.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Valid and in State driver's license.
• Federal, State or Local certifications where required to perform work upon hire.
• This position requires driving responsibilities. You must hold and maintain a valid driver's license and a driving record that meets company and insurer standards.

• No experience required. Training provided.
• Class A CDL License within 180 Days of hire.
• Complete cohort training within first 6 months of hire.
• Ability to obtain PE Fusion Certification.
• Basic knowledge of natural gas operation.

• 2 years minimum of utility and/or construction experience.
• Class A CDL License upon hire.
• SCBA Certified upon hire.
• PE Fusion upon hire.
• Heavy Equipment Operator upon hire.

• 4 or more years of utility and/or construction experience.
• At least 2 years of Black Hills related experience.
• Class A CDL License with hazardous endorsement upon hire.
• SCBA certified upon hire.
• PE Fusion certification upon hire.

• Knowledge and experience in safe handling practices of flammable gases, liquids and high‑pressure systems.
• Ability to work outdoors on a daily basis in all types of weather conditions.
• Knowledge of load sizing for measurement.
• Familiar with basic properties of metals.
• Knowledge of micrometers, calipers, and thickness testing equipment operations.
• General knowledge of regulators and relief valves found on project lines and main lines and general meter sets.
• Ability to become familiar with company policies and practices, and regulatory and tariff requirements.
• Ability to interact positively with customers and respond to customer inquiries.
• Capability to work with a team, take direction from supervisors, keep required job schedules, focus attention on details, and follow work rules.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to hand dig and expose other utilities.
• Ability to learn to operate and maintain equipment such as a backhoe, trenchers and other digging equipment.
• Ability to run pipeline construction equipment.
• Abi…