Maintenance Technician Associate

Now Hiring!! CNNGA is looking for a Maintenance Technician Associate. Come join the CNNGA team and receive SC state benefits such as insurance and retirement., paid vacation and select holidays. Compensation is commensurate of experience .(Base pay is $18.50 hr. with no experience) If you are interested in being considered for this position, you may apply through Indeed or email your resume to mlawson@cnnga.com by Noon on Friday, May 22, 2026. Under general guidance from the Maintenance Senior Technician, performs maintenance and repair of natural gas pipeline facilities, and all associated systems and equipment. Reports to the Maintenance Supervisor Principle Accountabilities include:

• Assists in the installation, maintenance, and repair of natural gas pipeline facilities and related equipment.
• Ensures compliance with all applicable codes, cathodic protection, and regulations.
• Assists in the maintenance of meter stations and regulator stations.
• Monitors, tests, maintains, and repairs pipeline facilities such as rights of way, rectifiers, valves, etc.
• Operates a vehicle and a variety of equipment such as a telephone, radio, ditch witch, backhoe, tractor, lawn equipment, fusion machine, generator, welding tools, pipefitter tools, mechanic's tools, electrician's tools, diagnostic instruments, hand tools, power tools, pipe locators, lift equipment, meters, gauges, etc.
• Primarily interacts and communicates with various groups and individuals such as the Maintenance Senior Technician, Superintendents, co-workers, contractors, SCDOT, other utility system personnel, ORS, and customers.
• Monitors odorization of natural gas and initiates corrective action as needed.

Secondary Duties:

• Prepares required reports on a timely basis.
• Assists in maintaining an organized inventory of tools and materials used in daily tasks.
• Receives and responds to inquiries, requests, and complaints from customers; provides information or refers problems to appropriate personnel.
• Subject to on-call for after-hours and weekend emergencies according to schedule.
• Submits various records and reports including work orders, timesheets, charts, daily work reports, leak reports, odorization reports, various cards, and logs, etc.
• Performs various other maintenance duties, including but not limited to basic ground-keeping tasks, vehicle fueling and maintenance, painting machinery and buildings, erecting signs, etc.
• Assists in maintaining a clean and orderly workplace.
• Adheres to and enforces safety standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

II. JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must have and maintain a SC Driver's License and the ability to maintain standards for insurability.
• Accurate completion of required documentation.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a related field
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude.
• Demonstrated computer Skills.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills.
• Successful completion of Leak Survey Training within 1 yr. of taking position.
• Within 24 months, obtain and maintain pertinent Operator Qualifications for covered tasks, as necessary.

Desired qualifications:

• Associate degree in a Technical Field
• 3 years' experience in the natural gas industry.
• Possess and maintain a valid state of South Carolina commercial driver's license.
• Electrical experience
• Heavy equipment operation
• Telecommunications experience
• Welding Experience
• Natural Gas oxidation experience
• Advanced valve repair and maintenance experience
• 1 year of cathodic protection experience

Physical Requirements:

• Work is minimally strenuous but may require exerting up to 50 lbs.

of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body; will involve walking or standing for extended periods. Primarily working outdoors and may involve working during inclement weather. Must be able to walk over uneven terrain. Must be available to work nights, weekends, holidays, and out-town, as needed. It shall be the policy of Clinton-Newberry Natural Gas Authority to fill all vacant positions with the best qualified available applicant. Selections will be made based on educational background, related work experience, and other job-related factors, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other protected status.

Pay:

From $18.50 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person