General Technician Apprentice Below Ground Job at Atlanta Gas Light in Kennesaw

General Technician Apprentice Below Ground

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.

A Day In The Life video: https://youtu.be/9dVGCxzkC2Y

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 basic equipment and tools, traffic control, landscaping and general maintenance, digging, shoring, repairing leaks, testing and wrapping pipes, pressure recording devices, and 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.

Required Qualifications

• 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 Qualifications

• 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
• Equivalent academic education and experience

Specific Skills & Knowledge

• 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.

About Southern Company Gas

Southern Company Gas is a wholly owned subsidiary of Atlanta-based Southern Company (NYSE:SO), America’s premier energy company. Southern Company Gas serves approximately 4.2 million natural gas utility customers through its regulated distribution companies in four states and approximately 600,000 retail customers through its companies that market natural gas. Other nonutility businesses include investments in interstate pipelines and ownership and operation of natural gas storage facilities.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Job Identification: 15315

Job Category: Gas Pipeline Operations & Maintenance

Job Schedule: Full time

Company: Atlanta Gas Light

Seniority level: Internship

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Engineering and Information Technology

Industries: Telecommunications and Utilities