General Technician Apprentice Below Ground
Southern Company, Atlanta, GA, United States
*This is a general technician below ground position
Please access the YouTube video link below to view our "A Day In The Life" video where our Atlanta Gas Light employees share what a typical day on the job may bring for both our above and below ground crews, how they apply daily company safety practices, and the personal reward that comes from a career in the natural gas industry.
https://youtu.be/9dVGCxzkC2Y
Entry level position as a member of a crew engaged in installing, maintaining, and repairing gas mains and service lines. Performs basic tasks including operating heavy equipment, using hand tools, basic leak investigation, assisting in mechanical joining, landscape maintenance and traffic control. Responsible for completing a variety of tasks in support of field operations to include deactivation of service, delayed match, corrosion inspections, meter paints, reading meters and assisting with other maintenance activities as needed. Performs meter reading, ERT installations and ERT programming in conjunction Automated Meter Reading duties.
This is a bargaining unit position (IBEW Local 1997). This position will have an automatic progression pursuant to the terms of the collective bargaining agreement.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Provides assistance with all distribution activities involved with the installation, repair and maintenance of the distribution system to include:
Operating basic equipment and tools
Traffic control
Landscaping and general maintenance
Digging, shoring, repairing leaks, testing and wrapping pipes
Pressure recording devices
Uses a variety of tools (hand, air, shovels, etc.) while performing distribution crew activities.
Ensures truck is stocked with equipment, supplies, tools and other equipment in neat and orderly condition.
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.
Actively and accurately captures documentation in the Mobile Data Terminal and recognizes abnormal operating conditions such as corrosion, meters under stress, etc.
Assists in connecting and disconnecting gas service, manually turning meters on and off.
Assists in conducting investigations of high bill complaints, stop meters and special readings by meter reading validation.
Assists in performing regular meter inspections, paints and maintenance of above and below ground gas systems.
Responds to questions from customers and provides answers directly or by referral.
Operates Automated Dispatch system to complete meter reads and turn-offs service at customer’s premise.
Identifies abnormal operating conditions and takes appropriate actions.
Performs simple sniff tests to detect gas leaks.
Performs other job-related duties as required
Education, Certificate/Licenses
Required
High school diploma or GED
Mechanical aptitude
Basic knowledge and use of hand tools and equipment
Ability to pass basic skills and knowledge assessments
Valid Driver’s License
Preferred
Field operations experience to include distribution crew work
Experience with heavy equipment operations
Technical school training and certification
Welding experience or certification; Commercial driver's license or permit
or Equivalent academic education and experience
Specific Skills & Knowledge
Required
Good written and oral communication
Ability to use good judgment when working in potentially hazardous and emergency environments
MS Office and Computer skills – basic proficiency
Customer Service
Mechanical aptitude
Able to operate basic equipment, machinery and simple tools
Good interpersonal skills
Ability to resolve and diffuse difficult/escalated situations
Knowledge of assigned geographical territory
Ability to smell odorant used to detect gas leaks
Southern Company Gas Competencies
Business Acumen Driving Results
Engagement Functional Expertise
Working Conditions/Physical Requirements
Exposure to outside elements (heat, cold, high winds)
Safety sensitive
Heavy lifting, bending, stooping, walking
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.
Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.
This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonus/awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan.
A summary of the benefits offered for this position can be found here: https://seo.nlx.org/southernco/pdf/SOCO-Benefits.pdf
Job Identification: 18522
Job Category: Gas Pipeline Operations & Maintenance
Job Schedule: Full time
Company: Atlanta Gas Light
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Please access the YouTube video link below to view our "A Day In The Life" video where our Atlanta Gas Light employees share what a typical day on the job may bring for both our above and below ground crews, how they apply daily company safety practices, and the personal reward that comes from a career in the natural gas industry.
https://youtu.be/9dVGCxzkC2Y
Entry level position as a member of a crew engaged in installing, maintaining, and repairing gas mains and service lines. Performs basic tasks including operating heavy equipment, using hand tools, basic leak investigation, assisting in mechanical joining, landscape maintenance and traffic control. Responsible for completing a variety of tasks in support of field operations to include deactivation of service, delayed match, corrosion inspections, meter paints, reading meters and assisting with other maintenance activities as needed. Performs meter reading, ERT installations and ERT programming in conjunction Automated Meter Reading duties.
This is a bargaining unit position (IBEW Local 1997). This position will have an automatic progression pursuant to the terms of the collective bargaining agreement.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Provides assistance with all distribution activities involved with the installation, repair and maintenance of the distribution system to include:
Operating basic equipment and tools
Traffic control
Landscaping and general maintenance
Digging, shoring, repairing leaks, testing and wrapping pipes
Pressure recording devices
Uses a variety of tools (hand, air, shovels, etc.) while performing distribution crew activities.
Ensures truck is stocked with equipment, supplies, tools and other equipment in neat and orderly condition.
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.
Actively and accurately captures documentation in the Mobile Data Terminal and recognizes abnormal operating conditions such as corrosion, meters under stress, etc.
Assists in connecting and disconnecting gas service, manually turning meters on and off.
Assists in conducting investigations of high bill complaints, stop meters and special readings by meter reading validation.
Assists in performing regular meter inspections, paints and maintenance of above and below ground gas systems.
Responds to questions from customers and provides answers directly or by referral.
Operates Automated Dispatch system to complete meter reads and turn-offs service at customer’s premise.
Identifies abnormal operating conditions and takes appropriate actions.
Performs simple sniff tests to detect gas leaks.
Performs other job-related duties as required
Education, Certificate/Licenses
Required
High school diploma or GED
Mechanical aptitude
Basic knowledge and use of hand tools and equipment
Ability to pass basic skills and knowledge assessments
Valid Driver’s License
Preferred
Field operations experience to include distribution crew work
Experience with heavy equipment operations
Technical school training and certification
Welding experience or certification; Commercial driver's license or permit
or Equivalent academic education and experience
Specific Skills & Knowledge
Required
Good written and oral communication
Ability to use good judgment when working in potentially hazardous and emergency environments
MS Office and Computer skills – basic proficiency
Customer Service
Mechanical aptitude
Able to operate basic equipment, machinery and simple tools
Good interpersonal skills
Ability to resolve and diffuse difficult/escalated situations
Knowledge of assigned geographical territory
Ability to smell odorant used to detect gas leaks
Southern Company Gas Competencies
Business Acumen Driving Results
Engagement Functional Expertise
Working Conditions/Physical Requirements
Exposure to outside elements (heat, cold, high winds)
Safety sensitive
Heavy lifting, bending, stooping, walking
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.
Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.
This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonus/awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan.
A summary of the benefits offered for this position can be found here: https://seo.nlx.org/southernco/pdf/SOCO-Benefits.pdf
Job Identification: 18522
Job Category: Gas Pipeline Operations & Maintenance
Job Schedule: Full time
Company: Atlanta Gas Light
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