PDS Tech is now hiring: Field Service Technicians – (Charlotte, NC)Join a high impact field team supporting a major regional utility initiative! Were seeking skilled and reliable Field Service Technicians for a long term project replacing aged gas meters across the Charlotte area. If you enjoy hands on work, outdoor environments, and meaningful customer interaction, this is an exciting opportunity to build your career in the utilities field.
About the RoleAs a Field Service Technician, you’ll perform essential fieldwork to upgrade and replace existing gas meters, ensuring accuracy, safety, and reliability for local communities. You’ll be trained, equipped, and supported to become proficient in safe gas system operations while earning competitive pay.
This is a first shift, Monday–Friday (5x8s) role with overtime available as needed. Candidates must have a clean driving record, pass an MVR, and complete pre?employment screening.
Projected Project Length: 2+ years
What You’ll DoIn this productivity?based field position, you will:
- Work outdoors for up to 10 hours/day in all weather conditions
- Check existing gas meters, install replacements, and perform final tests
- Replace gas regulators when required
- Collect and document installation data using a handheld device
- Identify abnormal operating conditions and check for gas leaks
- Safely shut down and relight gas appliances
- Turn customer gas supplies on/off safely and correctly
- Use hand tools to remove and install gas meters (up to 30 lbs of force)
- Meet daily installation goals set by the Project Manager
- Interact with customers professionally and courteously
- Maintain strong safety and quality standards at all times
Minimum Qualifications- High school diploma or GED
- Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
- Ability to pass:
- Pre?employment MVR
- DOT PHMSA compliant drug screen
- Background check
- Pre?employment assessments
- Ability to pass required OQ training, field evaluations, and obtain certification
- Strong technical, written, and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently with professionalism
- Ability to use basic hand tools with upper?body exertion up to 30 lbs
- Commitment to all driving, safety, and regulatory requirements (OSHA, state, federal, local)
Preferred Qualifications- Prior experience in Natural Gas Field Service Operations
- Experience installing or repairing gas meters
- Comfort with mobile technology, software tools, and data entry
Why Join Us- All OQ training, certifications, uniforms, and equipment provided
- Long term project stability (2+ years)
- Competitive pay: $22.00/hour
- Opportunity to build valuable skills in a growing utilities field
- Supportive team environment with emphasis on safety, training, and career development
- Consistent daytime schedule with overtime opportunities
Ready to Make an Impact?If youre dependable, safety?focused, and ready to grow your career in field utility work, we want to hear from you! Apply today to join a project that directly supports community reliability and safety.
Pay Details: $22.00 per hour
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Military connected talent encouraged to apply
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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
- The California Fair Chance Act
- Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
- Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
- San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
