Gas Utility Technician

Gas Utility Technician - Streetsboro, OH About Utility Pipeline Ltd.

Utility Pipeline Ltd. (UPL) is a natural gas distribution management company providing engineering, construction, maintenance, and operational services across multiple states. With a strong commitment to safety, integrity, and teamwork, we deliver reliable and affordable energy solutions to communities while investing in our employees’ success and development.

At UPL, you'll build a rewarding career in a stable, essential industry where your work has a direct impact on the safe and reliable delivery of natural gas to the communities we serve. You'll take on diverse daily responsibilities, gain valuable hands‑on experience, and receive the tools, training, and support needed to succeed. As part of our team-focused environment, every employee is valued, heard, and empowered to make a meaningful contribution to our success.

• Culture – You're more than just a number. We create a supportive, people‑first culture that values work‑life balance, flexibility, and the well‑being of employees and their families. Many companies claim to have a positive culture or to allow you to bring your authentic self to work, but UPL actually stands behind these words.
• Purpose-Driven Work –Help support safe, reliable energy delivery that makes a real difference.
• One Team Mindset
  - We believe our greatest achievements happen together. By fostering collaboration and open communication, we ensure everyone has a voice and shares in our success.
• Career Growth & Development – We invest in your future by providing opportunities to learn, grow, and advance your career. We're committed to helping you reach your full potential.

The Gas Utility Technician
supports the maintenance, operation, and construction of gas distribution systems in the field. As a Gas Utility Technician, you will learn core operational tasks both in service operations and construction while ensuring safety, compliance, and reliability. This Gas Utility Technician role is ideal for individuals seeking to build technical skills, gain hands‑on experience, and grow within a high-demand utility industry.

• Location: Primarily operating in Portage, Summit, Stark, and surrounding counties. Must live near the Streetsboro/Ravenna area. Territory responsibility is subject to change but would remain within the NE Ohio area.
• Employment: Full‑Time
• Department: Operations
• Reports To: District Manager and Assistant District Manager
• Additional Details: Report to Kinsman, OH location for training and as needed. Report directly to job sites after training.

• Respond to service orders such as meter sets and gas turn‑ons/turn‑offs
• Read meters
• Support troubleshooting of gas service issues and leak investigations
• Help inspect gas lines, meters, and appliances for safe operation
• Interact with customers in a professional and courteous manner
• Serve as an on‑call emergency responder in assigned area

• Conduct leak surveys, inspections, and compliance‑related tasks
• Take odorant readings
• Perform gas line locating
• Perform pressure testing and system commissioning activities
• Assist with system upgrades, replacements, and new service connections
• Perform routine inspections of gas distribution systems and equipment
• Assist with maintenance and repair of pipelines, valves, and related facilities

• Assist with construction of gas mains, service lines, and all components that are associated with those tasks (trenching, back filling, pressure testing, pipe fusing, etc.)
• Read and follow basic construction drawings, maps, GPS, and job instructions
• Operate basic hand tools and equipment used in gas utility work
• Suppor…