Advanced Apprentice Residential Gas Heat Technician

Superior Water, Light and Power (SWL&P), an ALLETE company, provides electricity, water, and natural gas to customers in Superior, Wisconsin, and adjacent areas.

Its offices are in Superior in northwestern Wisconsin across the St.

Louis River from Duluth, Minnesota, where ALLETE is headquartered.

SWL&P has served this region for more than 130 years and today has 15,000 electric customers, 13,000 natural gas customers and 10,000 water customers.

SWL&P plays a unique and significant role in ALLETE's sustainability-in-action strategy.

Our culture drives excellence through our shared values of integrity, safety, people, and the planet.

RESPONSIBILITIES:


* Maintain safe operation and efficiency of customer and Company equipment.


* Ensure customer and employee safety by meeting all standards required by regulations.


* Handle system troubleshooting on company meters (gas and water), regulators and distribution piping.


* Perform safety checks and repair work on customer gas piping and gas heating equipment.


* Investigate gas and water leaks on system mains, services and related equipment, as well as on customer premises.


* Set and remove gas and water meters and associated equipment.


* Test gas and water meters and associated equipment to ensure billing accuracy.


* Complete PSC regulated gas work such as: gas leak surveys, gas piping corrosion checks, etc.

REQUIRED EDUCATION:


* A two-year associate's degree in HVAC is required.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:


* Two or more years of work-related experience in troubleshooting and repairing gas appliances, furnaces and boilers, or related work is required.


* Must possess an understanding of electronics, electrical schematics and ladder diagrams.
+ Knowledge of National Fuel Gas Code and experience in appliance venting and gas piping is desired.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:


* This position will report regularly in person to Superior WI


* Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.


* This position may require employee to have a DOT Physical Examination and obtain a Medical Examiner's Certificate.


* This position is subject to Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) regulations.


* This position is subject to call-out, standby and residency requirement of being 40 minutes from the reporting center.


* Residential Gas & Heat Technicians must successfully complete a state apprenticeship program.


* This position may be subject to assessment of skills, job match and/or aptitude.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

The expected hourly compensation range for this advanced apprenticeship is $37.70 - $50.26.

Compensation offered to the selected candidate will vary depending on relevant knowledge, skills, training, and experience.

Additionally, this position qualifies for a comprehensive benefits package, including Retirement Benefits, Medical, Dental & Vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account...