What You Will Do

Southern Cross is hiring NOW for a full-time position that includes surveying natural gas pipelines along with the opportunity to travel to other locations around the country driving our Advanced Mobile Leak Detection (AMLD) vehicle. In this dual role as a gas leak survey technician and driver we are seeking employees with the flexibility to workdays and nights as needed depending on the role that is assigned.

Driving assignments will have varied durations, from 3 days to 6 months and are primarily completed at night. You will receive per diem for meals and approved expenses when traveling, paid travel and hotel. The Field Service Technician will fly or drive to AMLD assignments depending on distance from home project. Some comfort with technology and a willingness to learn in a technical environment is preferred. In this position you can expect to drive nightly typically 8 hours per day working 3rd shift (sundown - early AM)

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Additionally, technicians will be cross trained in the skill of traditional gas leak survey. Gas Leak Survey assignments will have varied durations and are primarily completed during the day.

Training is typically 4-5 weeks (paid), learning how to accurately detect and classify natural gas leaks, walking 5 or more miles per day, working outdoors in all weather conditions and environments i.e.: in and around vehicular traffic, residential and commercial environments, rural environments including: tall grass, uneven walking areas, fields, city sidewalks, alley ways and at times encountering dogs and wildlife.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Must be flexible to travel up to 75% of the time including occasional weekends may be required.
• Ability to fly/drive anywhere in the U.S.
• Mechanically inclined and able to troubleshoot technology as needed.
• Ability to drive-in all-weather conditions.
• Adhere to all safety and quality policies and procedures.
• Must be able to learn training material in classroom format and/or online courses and be able to pass all qualification tests for this role.
• Will need to be comfortable driving survey vehicle at 15mph for 4 hours straight in between breaks.

Physical and Additional Requirements

• Ability to sit and drive 8 hours per day
• Bending, crouching, kneeling, and walking several miles per day
• carry a minimum of 20 lbs. of equipment
• be able to effectively communicate with customers in a courteous manner displaying excellent customer service and perform other duties as assigned
• Observes and follows all company/client procedures
• Possess excellent customer service/communication skills
• Be available for overtime (which may include weekends)
• Be comfortable using computers/technology

What You Will Earn

• Starting pay is $18.25 per hour to start with an increase of .50 cents at 60 and 180 days.
• Rate of pay/shift differential will increase by $1.00 when driving nights.
• A daily $40.00 per diem for meals and approved expenses when traveling, paid travel and hotel are also included when traveling on AMLD driving assignments.
• There will also be a $2.00 hour travel stipend when staying in hotels.

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

Medical/Dental/Vision Plan & 401K, Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO) starting Day 1, Paid Holidays, Mileage Reimbursement or a Company Vehicle.

EEO Statement

Southern Cross Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.