Gas Utility Operator (mini-excavator)

National Fuel Gas Co

Oil City, PA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
Air Quality, Analysis Skills, Backhoe Loader, Collective Bargaining, Communication Skills, Community Relations, Computer Skills, Construction, Construction Equipment, Corporate Social Responsibility, Customer Support/Service, Documentation, Driver's License, Employee Benefits, Excavation, Excavator, High School Diploma, Identify Issues, Investor Relations, Leadership, Literacy, Oil and Gas, Safety/Work Safety, User Documentation
LOCATION
Oil City, PA
POSTED
21 days ago

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Gas Utility Operator (mini-excavator)

Oil City, PA

National Fuel has an immediate, full-time opening for a Gas Utility Operator in our Operations Department at our Oil City Service Center located in Oil City, Pennsylvania. National Fuel is proud to have an inclusive workplace where hard work is rewarded and promotion from within is supported. We offer exciting career opportunities for talented and ambitious job seekers and encourage you to apply today.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

A Gas Utility Operator will work as part of a two-person construction crew and will be responsible for installing and replacing gas mainlines and services as well as the operation of excavation equipment, primarily a Loader/Hoe or a Mini-Excavator. In addition, the Gas Utility Operator will assist in other excavation, installation and maintenance operations that include:

  • Manual excavation
  • Plastic pipe fusion
  • Mechanical fitting work
  • Lubrication and minor vehicle upkeep
  • Maintain manual and electronic operating records and documenting built sketches of work performed
  • Jobsite reporting to adjacent SC's may be required

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Prior experience operating a mini-excavator/loader/backhoe or similar construction equipment and digging around utilities is required
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
  • The physical capability to work outdoors in all types of weather and the ability to work in and around hazards and difficult to reach areas is required
  • Mechanical aptitude and the ability to troubleshoot technical issues
  • Excellent customer service/communication skills
  • Basic literacy is required. Ability to read, legibly prepare written documentation and have the ability to accurately interpret and analyze written information
  • Basic computer skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Prior experience in the gas industry with operator qualifications

ADDITIONAL DETAILS:

The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, have a proven track record of good attendance, and committed to workplace safety. Candidates must be able to work Monday - Friday from 8:00 am - 4:30 pm and be available for after hour call outs. The work shift could also include holidays and overtime. Applicants must live within a 20 - mile/30 minute radius of the Oil City Service Center located at 1 Relief Street, Oil City PA 16301 or be willing to relocate.

ABOUT NATIONAL FUEL:

National Fuel is a diversified energy company headquartered near Buffalo, NY. Our employees continue to be the most important part of our Company and have made us who we are today. We are dedicated to the communities in which we live and work and have nearly 2,000 employees in Western NY and Northwest PA.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

This is a position within the Company's collective bargaining unit with an hourly rate of pay starting at $39.41, after 6 months $40.41, and after 1 year $42.65.

National Fuel offers a comprehensive benefits package including the following:

  • Medical and Prescription Drug Coverage · Paid Sick Time · Dental Coverage · Parental Leave for Mothers and Fathers · 401(k) with Company Match · Tuition Reimbursement · Company Funded Retirement Savings Account · Life Insurance · Paid Vacation · Flexible Spending Account · Paid Company Holidays · Charitable Giving Programs

HOW TO APPLY:

The successful candidate will be required to pass a DOT mandated drug test, as well as participate in random drug testing. The DOT maintains a list of banned substances which includes medicinal or recreational marijuana. For confidential consideration, please submit your resume and cover letter (preferably in PDF format) to jobs@natfuel.com by July 2, 2026. Attachments with a .docm extension will not be accepted.

Please reference position #26-042PA- Gas Utility Operator (mini-excavator) in the subject line of your email.

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