Distribution Technician I

Job overview

The Distribution Technician I role is onsite in West Palm Beach, FL. Compensation is not specified; the posting describes a competitive base salary. Florida Public Utilities delivers energy and emphasizes safety and trusted relationships; this role supports gas distribution operations. The technician leads complex below-ground service, main, and regulator-station installations and repairs, and participates as a first responder in a 24/7 on-call rotation. Maintenance, emergency response, documentation, and customer communication support safe and compliant gas distribution.

What you'll do

• Lead complex below-ground service, main, and regulator-station installations and repairs
• participate in the 24/7 on-call rotation as a first responder
• use GIS and company technology to plan emergency repairs and maintenance
• lead and develop employees in below-ground skills
• perform basic gas tapping and stopping
• perform plastic pipe welding
• document and report abnormal operating conditions and corrective actions
• provide DIMP data and work documentation
• activate and deactivate service
• investigate and repair leaks
• maintain pipelines
• consult with customers about work and gas usage
• capture work orders accurately.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

distribution technician i

west palm beach fl

florida public utilities

gas distribution

pipeline maintenance

emergency repairs

gis

plastic pipe welding

dimp

24/7 on-call rotation

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Three weeks of paid time off, holidays, separate sick-time bank, annual bonus and salary-increase opportunities, 401(k), medical, dental and life insurance, tuition reimbursement, compensated volunteer hours, and other customizable benefits.

Why this role

The posting explicitly includes a 24/7 on-call rotation and first-responder duties.

About the employer

Florida Public Utilities is hiring for this role. Industry: Natural Gas Distribution. Sector: 22.