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[Apply on Southern Company’s careers site →](https://emje.fa.us6.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1001/job/22615) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Southern Company](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/southern-company/) / Technician, General (Virginia Beach) ## Job description ### Job Summary Virginia Natural Gas (VNG) is looking for dynamic, career-motivated individuals to join one of the Top Workplaces in Hampton Roads as part of our Field Operations team. The General Technician position is an entry-level, developmental role that offers opportunities for growth and advancement. In addition, the General Technician position presents an exciting advantage for long-term career growth and stability in the growing natural gas industry. Work is predominantly outdoors and in all weather conditions. Interested individuals must be able and willing to travel. Candidates must be able to drive safely, work extended hours; travel 5% of the time, and wear company provided Personal Protective Equipment. This is a bargaining unit position (IBEW Local 50) and is a DOT (Department of Transportation) covered classification subject to random drug and/or alcohol screening. Transitioning military personnel are encouraged to apply. This position is based in our Virginia Natural Gas office located in (Chesapeake or Newport News) Representative Duties and Responsibility Efficiently works a route to complete customer and compliance orders in a timely manner and in accordance with company policies and procedures and operator qualifications procedures. Observes all safety requirements and regulatory guidelines to ensure compliance. Performs “soft orders” (change of account, deactivate, shut off for nonpayment, 3-year inspections and general inspections). Perform minor maintenance to meter sets such as splash guard installations, cleaning, and painting meters/piping. Performs meter observations and reads. ### Job Requirements Education and Experience: Required: High school diploma or GED equivalent. Job is entry level and requires no previous experience. Must pass the DOT drug test. ### Certifications/Licenses Required: Operator Qualified in accordance with Company Plan. Must have a valid VA state driver's license. ### Working Conditions/Physical Requirements Must be physically able to stoop, bend, crawl, walk, climb ladders and lift weights in excess of 75 pounds. Must also have a keen sense of smell, hearing, vision and color identification. Must have the ability to work in all types of terrain and weather conditions, as required. ### Disclaimer This information describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this job. The description is not designed to be a comprehensive inventory of duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees in the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to qualified disabled individuals for performance of essential duties and responsibilities. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Nov 4, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Nov 8, 2026 - Last checked: Nov 8, 2026 - Listed for: 4 days - Location: Virginia Beach, VA, United States - Employment type: Full-time[Apply on Southern Company’s careers site →](https://emje.fa.us6.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1001/job/22615) ## Hiring at Southern Company - Open jobs: 105 - New in the last 7 days: After two weekly collections - Tracked since: Jul 10, 2026 [All Southern Company jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/southern-company/) · [Weekly hiring report](/reports/hiring/) ## More jobs at Southern Company ### [Staff or Principal, Div Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/southern-company/jobs/2dbad4cdead6aa4eb6e8/) Virginia Beach, VA, United States ### [Worker, Utility (Chesapeake)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/southern-company/jobs/7115c180e6bbf82611b0/) Virginia Beach, VA, United States ### [Building Services Technician – HVAC/Mechanical Specialist - Metro Atlanta/GPC HQ (Pre-Hire Assessment Required)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/southern-company/jobs/6fb4631e7c95fc4e431c/) Atlanta, GA, United States ### [Corrosion Technician II or III](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/southern-company/jobs/31f298e607c38b57f052/) Villa Rica, GA, United States ### [Electrician](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/southern-company/jobs/551274ee075683272e37/) Rincon, GA, United States ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Store Manager Candidate - Virginia Beach, VA Store #22123](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/dollar-general/jobs/2449ee3cbc32ae6e4f80/) Dollar General · Virginia Beach, VA, United States ### [Store Manager Candidate - Virginia Beach, VA Store #6362](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/dollar-general/jobs/85e6b1f6a487fda8d5bb/) Dollar General · Virginia Beach, VA, United States ### [Part Time (20 Hours) Associate Banker, Kempsville Providence Branch, Virginia Beach, VA](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/jpmorganchase/jobs/6d0e69a88ef84aa50af1/) JPMorganChase · Virginia Beach, VA, United States ### [Part Time (30 Hours) Associate Banker, Kings Grant Branch, Virginia Beach, VA](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/jpmorganchase/jobs/10e35f5fac5efecb6b95/) JPMorganChase · Virginia Beach, VA, United States ### [Holiday Seasonal Associate, Virginia Beach - Williams Sonoma](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/williams-sonoma/jobs/ac28d9cb4a8e65e1a9f0/) Williams-Sonoma · Virginia Beach, VA, United States [Jobs in Virginia Beach, VA](/locations/us/va/virginia-beach/)[Jobs in Virginia](/locations/us-va/)[Skilled Trades & Maintenance jobs](/functions/skilled-trades-maintenance/) OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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