Right-of-Way Maintenance Technician I

Posting End Date:
November 03, 2026

Employee Type:
Regular-Full time

Union/Non:
This is a non-union position

The Transmission Department’s primary function is to facilitate safe and reliable operation of all transmission pipeline systems, transmission stations, distribution stations, and all large customer metering systems.

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This position reports to Enbridge Gas North Carolina’s Asheville Operations Center in Asheville, North Carolina.

Important Note: This role is considered safety sensitive, and as such, you may be required to undergo various background screenings. This may include but is not limited to a driving record of abstract, criminal check, a company sponsored medical and drug testing.

What You Will Do:

- Mow and maintain the Company’s pipeline right-of-way for transmission lines and cross-country distribution lines to ensure adequate access is preserved.
- Inspects road crossings and transmission valves, performs leak surveys, and patrols the cross-country right-of-way to remain in compliance with federal/state laws and regulations.
- Responsible for maintaining station appearance and the integrity of the pipe by painting, spraying herbicide and mowing.
- Locates underground transmission facilities for parties encroaching upon the rights-of-way.
- Completes required documentation.
- Repairs and maintains equipment used including truck, backhoe, bush hog, dump truck, trailers, small engines on outdoor equipment (i.e. chain saws and weed trimmers), painting equipment, and air compressor.
- Inspects, operates, and maintains block valves as scheduled.
- Applicants must be willing and able to work overtime, after-hours, on-call rotations, nights and weekends as work needs dictate. Additionally, occasional overnight travel to other Company work locations may be required and is anticipated. Travel assignments may range from a day or two up to a few weeks. A complete understanding of the responsibility and dedication the position requires is critical.

Who You Are:

- Right of Way Maintenance Technician I ( 0 - 2 years' related experience)
- Completed high school or equivalent (i.e. GED)
- Possess a valid driver's license with a safe driving history.
- A valid commercial driver’s license is highly preferred. The ability to acquire a commercial driver's license within six (6) months of employment is required.
- Acquire and maintain a NC pesticide license.
- Ability to operate heavy equipment, such as bush hog tractor, dump truck and back hoe.
- At least six months experience operating common hand and power tools including grinder, painting equipment, pipe locators, chain saws, weed trimmers, air compressor, cutting torch and various other hand tools.
- Ability to read maps, drawings and blueprints.
- Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
- Effective communication skills for customer and property owner interactions and a willingness to work with others in a diverse team environment.
- Ability to understand and follow safety and environmental policies, procedures, and protocols.
- Ability to adhere to safe working and driving procedures.
- Willing and able to meet a 45-minute emergency response time from the geographical center of the Asheville Operations area.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience

- Knowledge of Construction Operating and Maintenance Procedures and Department of Transportation Codes
- CDL Class A license
- Current NC pesticide license
- Experience driving with trailers
- Bilingual (Spanish) candidates

Working Conditions:

- Work is performed outside in varying weather conditions.
- Position may encounter agitated/upset customers and property owners

Physical Requirements (Include but are not limited to): Balancing, bending and stooping, climbing, crawling, carrying (up to 80 pounds), grasping, kneeling, lifting (up to 80 pounds), pulling hand over hand, pushing, reaching above shoulder, repetitive motion, sitting, standing, walking, visual requirement (able to see screens, detect color coding, read fine print), hearing requirement.

Mental Requirements (Both field & office) include but are not limited to:

Ability to: understand, remember and apply oral and/or written instructions or other information, understand complex problems and collaborate/explore alternative solutions, organize thoughts and ideas into understandable terminology, organize and prioritize work schedule on a short-term basis, make decisions which have moderate impact on the immediate work unit and monitor impact outside this area, understand and follow basic instructions and guidelines, complete routine forms, compose letters, outlines, memoranda and basic reports and communicate with individuals via telephone.

Base Salary:

- Base salary ranges from $30- $33 per hour USD for US locations based upon candidate’s experience, skills, and internal equity. (For all US based roles)
- Applicable compensation policies and guidelines apply to internal candidates.

Benefits: (For ALL postings, except for internal only)

- A flexible benefits program (https://www.enbridge.com/work-with-enbridge/careers/life-at-enbridge/benefits) that allows each employee to select the level of coverage needed for their family in the areas of health, dental, insurance, and disability.

- A paid maternity and parental leave benefit that offers up to 20 weeks of paid leave for birth-giving parents and up to 12 weeks for other eligible parents, providing flexibility and support during this important life event.

- Valuable retirement savings plans, including a savings plan with company stock as an investment option.

- Paid time off/vacation/sick, plus paid personal days off (depending on location), and paid holidays.

- An Employee and Family Assistance Program.

- A Wellness Program, which focuses on supporting healthier employees by providing tools, resources, and opportunities to improve physical, mental, social, and financial well-being.

Artificial Intelligence language to be included on all postings:

- Enbridge is committed to using AI responsibly. AI may assist with certain recruiting activities, but it is not used to make employment decisions. All employment decisions are made by people.

This position does not offer relocation assistance.

At Enbridge, we are dedicated to our core value of Inclusion. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer . We are committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to age, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, veteran status, Indigenous status, disability, or any other reason protected by federal, state, or local law. Applicants with disabilities can request accessible formats, communication supports, or other accessibility assistance by contacting [email protected] .

Information For Applicants:

- Applications can be submitted via our online recruiting system only.
- We appreciate your interest in working with us; however, only those applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.
- Final candidates for this position may be required to undergo a security screening, including a criminal records check.

To learn more about us, visit www.enbridge.com