Utility technician / meter reader

National Fuel is currently seeking Utility Technicians/Meter Readers for an outstanding career opportunity in our Operations department at our Dunkirk Service Center located at 31 West Second Street, Dunkirk, NY 14048. National Fuel is proud to have an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, 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:

• Accurately and efficiently read residential and commercial gas meters
• Manually input meter readings in a handheld computer device
• Work outdoors extensively in all types of weather and walk for long distances
• Handle customer inquiries and perform collection work
• Identify and report meter irregularities and report safety hazards
• Work in potentially hazardous environments such as dark basements, roof tops or industrial facilities

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must possess a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent
• The ability to drive a small company truck or van
• Basic literacy is required. Ability to read, legibly prepare written documentation and have the ability to accurately interpret and analyze written information.
• Available to work a flexible work schedule Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 am and 4:30 pm.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• The ideal candidate should be self-motivated
• Possess excellent customer service skills
• Proven track record of good attendance and committed to workplace safety
• Good communication and computer/data entry skills

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 a rate of pay of $23.00/hour, plus daily incentive pay based on the number of meters read.

National Fuel offers a comprehensive benefits package including the following:

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

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 include medical and recreational marijuana. For confidential consideration, please submit your resume and cover letter (preferably in PDF format) to [email protected] by 11/14/25. Attachments with a .docm extension will not be accepted.

Please reference position #25-067NY – Utility Technician in the subject line of your email.

National Fuel is a proud equal employment opportunity employer. We believe our differences make us all better, pushing us to look at things differently while enriching our own personal life experiences. That’s why we’re committed to building a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive work environment.

We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person