Field Service Technician

Field Service Technician

Build a safer, smarter community. Join PDS Tech as a Field Service Technician in Nashville, TN! Are you looking for a hands-on role where your work directly contributes to public safety and system reliability? Join PDS Tech Commercial as a Field Service Technician, supporting an essential utility infrastructure project that will span more than two years. This is an excellent opportunity to work outdoors, learn specialized technical skills, and grow your career in the natural gas services field.

About the Role

In this role, you'll perform gas meter replacement, testing, and troubleshooting in the field to support a major utility modernization project. You will work directly with residential customers, ensure safe operation of gas systems, and document all work through a company-provided handheld device. Training, certifications, uniforms, tools, and equipment are all provided.

Key Responsibilities

• Read, remove, and replace existing residential gas meters
• Perform gas leak tests using a combustible gas indicator
• Repair minor gas leaks as required
• Build gas meter loops and install new meters
• Replace gas regulators when necessary
• Conduct final meter tests and verify proper operation
• Collect and record detailed installation data using a handheld device
• Identify hazardous or abnormal operating conditions related to gas meter sets
• Safely shut down and relight gas appliances
• Interact professionally with utility customers in the field
• Maintain high standards of safety, accuracy, and quality
• Meet daily productivity goals as assigned by the Project Manager

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
• Ability to pass an MVR check (initial and every 6 months), background check, and DOT PHMSA compliant drug screen
• Ability to walk, climb, stoop, and work outdoors for up to 10 hours per day in all weather conditions
• Ability to use hand tools requiring up to 30 lbs of upper body force
• Ability to safely turn gas supplies on/off and work with gas appliances
• Strong written, verbal, and technical communication skills
• Ability to work independently and follow established safety protocols

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in natural gas field service operations
• Previous experience installing or repairing gas meters
• Comfort with technology, handheld devices, and software applications

Why Join Us

• Long term project with estimated duration of 2+ years
• Competitive pay at $22.00/hr
• First shift schedule (five 8 hour days, overtime as needed)
• Full training and Operator Qualification certifications provided
• Company supplied uniforms, vehicle, handheld device, and tools
• Opportunity to develop valuable skills in an essential, stable industry
• Work that makes a positive impact on safety, reliability, and community service

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you're reliable, safety-focused, and eager to build technical skills in a growing field, we encourage you to apply. Join PDS Tech Commercial and help support a major utility modernization project that improves communities across the region.

Pay Details: $22.00 per hour Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Military connected talent encouraged to apply. To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.pdstech.com/candidate-privacy.

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

**Massachusetts Candidates Only:** It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.