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Summit is a growing natural gas utility providing safe, reliable and clean burning natural gas service to homes and businesses in Arkansas, Colorado, Maine, Missouri and Oklahoma. Being part of the Summit team means embracing excellence, diversity and innovation, committing to safety each and every day, and doing all that we can to serve each other, our customers and the communities where we live. We aim to bring warmth and energy to everything we do.
We have an exciting opportunity open for aService Technician in our Mountain Grove, MO district.
A Service Technician is responsible for maintaining outstanding customer service as per company standards while performing skilled work for a variety of operational duties relative to the assigned area of responsibility.
Primary Duties And Responsibilities
Leak surveys
Natural gas locates
Read all types of company gas meters
Program and replace electronic remote transmitters (ERTS)
Run, understand and calibrate Combustible Gas Indicator (CGI) equipment
Perform a basic meter set to company standards
Perform operational functions such as installation, removal and replacement of gas meters;
Turn-on and shut-off activities and pressure tests
Respond to gas and carbon monoxide (CO) leak calls
Emergency temporary and permanent PE line repairs
Assist with global positioning system (GPS) as requested
To skillfully perform the above listed duties a Technician I must:
Use and care for Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) including SCBA (respirator) use under emergency situations
Achieve Operations Qualification (OQ) certification to company standards; Passing required written tests and field evaluations
Maintain OQ certifications (continuing education) to company standards
Become qualified to serve on the On-call assignment rotation within 6 months of hire date
Accurately complete all necessary paperwork – JHA, WOFA, Cayenta, Compliance Forms and Documents
Estimate time, materials and equipment required for assigned jobs; maintain records of work performed and parts used; keep accurate records of any monetary transactions involving the company credit card or customer transactions
Perform general clean up at job sites and observe and implement proper safety practices
Follow good health and safety principles, practices and maintain a business-like appearance including wearing company provided clothing is essential to providing the proper company image
Understand conditions for combustion and venting hazards and perform “Red Tagging” of defective natural gas appliances
Recognize an AOC at Company Facilities and make corrections and/or contact the District Manager or senior technician for further instruction
Other Important Duties Include
Ensure that the district’s shop is maintained to the highest standard
Provide continuous care of district Company vehicles
Perform other duties as assigned by the District Manager or other Senior Technicians
Education And Work Experience
High School or GED preferred
Necessary Operator Qualifications (OQ’s) to perform DOT pipeline covered tasks on a natural gas operating system are required
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Strong demonstrated mechanical aptitude required
Effective interpersonal skills needed to ensure excellent customer service
Strong time management practices required to multi-task several projects
Good verbal and written communication skills required for dealing with internal departments, customers and vendors and completing required paperwork
Demonstrated work ethic
Desire to show initiative to pursue opportunities to support whatever is needed to ensure the successful achievement of the district office’s goals
Willingness to work with others to achieve departmental goals
Understanding of the importance of learning and practicing safety principles
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Fast-paced, changing environment
Shop and field, indoor and outdoor environment; exposure to noise, dust, grease, smoke, fumes, chemicals, inclement weather conditions; work or inspect in confined spaces.
Heavy driving on a regular basis
In state travel required (approximately 10-30% per year)
Out of state travel required (approximately 5-15%)
General office environment
The position is covered under the D.O.T. regulations and Summit Utilities Drug and Alcohol Policy and is, therefore, subject to all terms of the Policy, including the random selection for drug testing.
Summit Utilities, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Information Technology
Industries
Utilities
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