Leak Inspector

The Leak Inspector performs field-based inspections of utility-owned gas meters at residential and commercial properties to help prevent gas leaks and ensure public safety. This entry-level role requires strong professionalism, mechanical aptitude, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work independently in all weather conditions while traveling throughout the assigned utility territory.

Responsibilities

• Perform periodic facility inspections and surveys on utility-owned gas meters at customer locations.
• Conduct integrity surveys, including direct assessments and close interval surveys, in accordance with established procedures.
• Complete all required documentation accurately and thoroughly using both paper-based and electronic systems.
• Ensure all readings, records, and reports comply with company procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Support the successful completion of regulatory audits and inspections by providing accurate records and field information.
• Perform audit reviews with operations teams and support them during internal and external audits.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with customers when entering homes and properties to explain the inspection process.
• Follow all safety protocols, including those outlined in training and the company handbook, during all field activities.
• Use provided tools and equipment, such as gas detectors and handheld tablets, to complete inspections and record data.
• Manage daily work routes obtained from a tablet and remain self-sufficient and organized throughout the day.
• Interface with technical services, government agencies, emergency planning committees, emergency responders, landowners, contractors, and other stakeholders as needed.
• Participate fully in required training, complete all homework and practice exams on personal time, and successfully pass certification exams.
• Maintain reliable attendance, communicate promptly with supervision regarding sick time and scheduling, and adhere to company expectations during the probationary period.
• Walk several miles per day, climb stairs and ladders, and work on your feet for an entire 8-hour shift in various weather conditions.

• Valid state driver’s license and reliable vehicle; at least 1 year of driving experience.
• Ability to enter customers’ homes and represent the company in a professional and courteous manner.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to explain work clearly to customers and colleagues.
• Demonstrated reliability, professionalism, and consistent job history.
• Mechanical aptitude, with experience or familiarity in areas such as cable technology, HVAC, piping, or auto mechanics considered a plus.
• Ability to walk several miles per day, climb stairs and ladders, and remain on your feet for an 8-hour workday in all weather conditions.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic to intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to complete documentation accurately.
• Ability to work both independently with minimal supervision and effectively as part of a team.
• Intermediate knowledge of mathematics and algebra, along with demonstrated mechanical aptitude.
• Customer service orientation, with the ability to interact respectfully and effectively with the public.
• Valid driver’s license with the ability to drive company vehicles or move company vehicles when required.

• Experience in inspection, construction, general labor, or related field-based roles.
• Background or exposure to mechanical trades such as HVAC, piping, cable installation, or automotive work.
• Strong interpersonal skills and initiative, with the ability to take ownership of assigned routes and tasks.
• Experience interfacing with technical services, government agencies, emergency responders, and contractors.
• Comfort working with handheld tablets and digital tools to receive routes and record inspection data.
• Ability to follow structured training programs, including classroom sessions, homework, practice exams, and certification testing.
• Willingness to participate in a probationary period focused on performance, homework completion, and field competency.
• Professional demeanor and the ability to maintain composure and safety focus in a variety of environments and conditions.

You will contribute directly to a high-impact public safety initiative that helps prevent gas leaks and potential explosions, providing meaningful work with a clear purpose. The role offers strong growth potential through multi-year inspection and deployment programs, creating opportunities for upward mobility and advancement into larger, more complex projects. You will join a team that emphasizes safety, training, and development, with structured classroom instruction, certification, and field mentoring to support your success. The organization values long-term career paths, professional growth in the utility sector, and the chance to build a stable, field-based career with expanding opportunities in a growing metro region.

Work Environment

This is a 100% field-based position that requires daily travel within the assigned utility territory, with regular tailboard meetings held at warehouse locations in Hartford and New Haven. Standard operating hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with optional Saturday shifts available at the supervisor’s request and at the employee’s discretion. The work involves visiting multiple addresses each day, receiving routes via a handheld tablet, and working largely independently in residential and commercial settings. You will work outdoors and indoors in all weather conditions, frequently walking several miles, climbing stairs and ladders, and remaining on your feet for most of the day. The company provides a simple tool set, including a flashlight, gas detector, field binder for paperwork, ID badges, tools and tool belt, and a handheld tablet. Flame-resistant shirts and pants, safety vests, and hard hats are supplied as part of the required safety attire. New hires complete a structured training program that includes OSHA and orientation on day one, followed by classroom training, homework, practice exams, certification testing, and job shadowing in the field. The first 90 days serve as a probationary period, during which performance, homework completion, and field competency are closely evaluated.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Watertown, CT.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $22.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Watertown,CT.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 21, 2026.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.