Service Technician, Construction Operator or Distribution Operator - Pleasanton, KS

Position is located in Pleasanton, Kansas. Residency requirements apply. The standard schedule for this position is Monday through Friday, 7:30 am – 4:00 pm. Overtime, stand-by, and call-out are required once corresponding training is completed. May be hired as a Service Technician, Construction Operator or Distribution Operator dependent upon qualifications and experience. Refer to each job description listed below.

Hourly pay rate:

Service or Construction: $21.50 - $27.50

Distribution Operator: $34.75 - $37.50

Service Technician

THIS JOB DESCRIPTION DOES NOT ATTEMPT TO LIST ALL OF THE DUTIES THAT ARE OR MAY BE PERFORMED IN THIS POSITION

Primary Duties

1. Performs basic work using clearly prescribed procedures.

2. Responds to customer requests for service including connections and disconnections as becomes operator qualified.

3. Informs customer of needed repairs and answers basic questions. Ensures that customer understands and is satisfied with work completed.

4. May disconnect service as necessary and perform collection efforts on delinquent accounts.

5. Installs, programs, and operates Wireless Meter Reading (WMR) equipment as necessary.

6. Assists with activities to ensure responsiveness to natural gas and other emergencies.

7. Completes and maintains accurate records and reports to comply with Company and regulatory requirements.

8. May read meters and record usage for billing.

OTHER DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. May be required to hold stand-by duty, work shifts, holidays, weekends, emergency call outs, and occasional extended hours.

2. Is subject to reporting outside regular work area.

3. Identifies, addresses, and reports safety and encroachment issues to their resolution and completion.

4. Is responsible for the safe operation and inspection of assigned Company vehicles and equipment.

5. Demonstrates support for and adheres to the Company's values, strategies, policies and procedures and learns the core values of AtmoSpirit, Customer Service, Safety and the Company's Code of Conduct both as an individual contributor, team member and/or leader of others.

6. Must become familiar with the contents of the Safety Manual, live by the spirit of its intent and become involved in creating and maintaining a safe working environment. Must complete all required safety training.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Educational/Experience Level

Requires a general educational knowledge normally acquired through a high school diploma or a General Equivalency Diploma (GED).

Requires valid driver's license in accordance with Company standards.

Certificates, Licenses, etc.

While at this level completes assigned classes, Operator Qualifications (OQ) and OJT specific to Service Learning Path. Must maintain position OQs and any other required OQs and classroom training or certifications.

Computer Skills

Requires ability to utilize the Company's internet/intranet web site and available resources for data entry, reference and/or retrieval tasks.

Communication Skills

Requires the ability to communicate with internal/external customers in order to obtain and/or provide explanations and/or information on basic types of factual information.

Work Conditions

Work requires entry to customer premises.

Works outdoors in all types of weather and may be exposed to extremes of climate and temperatures, high noise levels, rough terrain, and occasional work on ladders, roofs, attics, and under houses as well as confined spaces.

May have residence requirement due to call-out response time.

Works as an individual contributor and/or as member of a team.

Physical Demands

Requires occasionally performing activities including, but not limited to, bending, stooping, grasping, reaching, twisting, turning and/or lifting.

Requires the acute sense of sight and hearing (corrected or uncorrected) and strong sense of smell.

Must be able to lift tools, equipment and materials up to and including 60 pounds.

Other Requirements

As a Safety-Sensitive position, pre and post employment screenings, including but not limited to drug testing as outlined by the Department of Transportation (DOT) and Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), and motor vehicle record (MVR) background checks are required.

At Atmos Energy, we enjoy an employee-focused culture with rewarding work, competitive pay, work-life balance, inclusion and diversity, and excellent benefits.

Construction Operator

THIS JOB DESCRIPTION DOES NOT ATTEMPT TO LIST ALL OF THE DUTIES THAT ARE OR MAY BE PERFORMED IN THIS POSITION

Primary Duties

1. Performs basic, routine work using clearly prescribed procedures. Seeks advice and guidance for any deviations from the norm.

2. Assists in the installation and maintenance of natural gas lines, meters and regulators.

3. May assist in conducting leakage surveys.

4. Completes and maintains accurate records and reports to comply with Company and regulatory requirements.

OTHER DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

1. May be required to hold stand-by duty, work shifts, holidays, weekends, emergency call outs, and occasional extended hours.

2. Is subject to reporting outside regular work area.

3. Identifies, addresses, and reports safety and encroachment issues to their resolution and completion.

4. Is responsible for the safe operation and inspection of assigned Company vehicles and equipment.

5. Demonstrates support for and adheres to the Company's values, strategies, policies and procedures and learns the core values of AtmoSpirit, Customer Service, Safety and the Company's Code of Conduct both as an individual contributor, team member and/or leader of others.

6. Must become familiar with the contents of the Safety Manual, live by the spirit of its intent and become involved in creating and maintaining a safe working environment. Must complete all required safety training.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Educational/Experience Level

Requires a general educational knowledge normally acquired through a high school diploma or a General Equivalency Diploma (GED).

Requires valid driver's license in accordance with Company standards.

Certificates, Licenses, etc.

While at this level, completes assigned classes, Operator Qualifications (OQ) and OJT specific to Construction Learning Path. Must obtain and maintain position Operator Qualifications (OQs) and classroom training for position and any other required OQs and classroom training or certifications.

Computer Skills

Requires ability to utilize the Company's internet/intranet web site and available resources for data entry, reference and/or retrieval tasks.

Communication Skills

Requires the ability to communicate with internal/external customers in order to obtain and/or provide basic types of factual information.

Work Conditions

Works outdoors in all types of weather and may be exposed to extremes of climate and temperatures, high noise levels, rough terrain, and occasional work on ladders, roofs, attics, and under houses as well as confined spaces. May require overnight travel.

May have residence requirement due to call-out response time.

Works as an individual contributor and/or as member of a team.

Physical Demands

1. Ability to lift 88 pounds from the ground to 38 inches. (Ex: lifting and carrying a jackhammer).

2. Ability to carry 88 pounds a distance of 5 feet. (Ex: lifting and carrying a jackhammer).

3. Ability to generate 100-foot pounds of pulling force at a contact point of 25 inches. (Ex: pulling manhole cover).

4. Ability to bend, stoop, squat, kneel, and/or crouch.

Other Requirements

As a Safety-Sensitive position, pre and post employment screenings, including but not limited to drug testing as outlined by the Department of Transportation (DOT) and Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), and motor vehicle record (MVR) background checks are required.

Distribution Operator

Is highly experienced in construction and maintenance, customer service and meter reading activities. Performs all of the standard and some specialized aspects of the function. May serve in a lead role in certain functions where general guidance and training of less experienced support personnel is needed. Performs such work in accordance with Company, regulatory and safety procedures. May be responsible for performing the duties on transmission and distribution systems and facilities, as applicable.

THIS JOB DESCRIPTION DOES NOT ATTEMPT TO LIST ALL OF THE DUTIES THAT ARE OR MAY BE PERFORMED IN THIS POSITION

Primary Duties

Installs, maintains and repairs natural gas lines, meters and regulators. Turns natural gas lines on and off, as necessary.

Responds to customer requests for service including connections, disconnections and leak investigations.

Operates and maintains heavy and/or specialized equipment and tools in order to dig and backfill ditches load and unload pipe, meter fittings and other materials.

Reads meters and records consumption for billing. Disconnects delinquent accounts as necessary.

Assists in providing barricades and channelization services at worksites that are in compliance with Federal and state regulations and Company standards.

Assists with the investigation and resolution of lost and unaccounted for natural gas.

Performs welding operations for the installation, maintenance and repair of natural gas mains, service lines, meter guards and regulator stations.

Plans, monitors, coordinates and inspects work of contractor crews to ensure compliance with Federal, state and local codes and regulations as well as Company policies, procedures and standards.

May perform compliance related tasks such as leak survey, cathodic protection, odorization, etc.

Performs activities to ensure responsiveness to natural gas and other emergencies.

Completes and maintains accurate records and reports to comply with Company and regulatory requirements.

OTHER DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

May be required to hold stand-by duty, work shifts, holidays, weekends, emergency call outs, and occasional extensive hours.

Is subject to reporting outside regular work area.

Identifies, addresses, and reports safety and encroachment issues to their resolution and completion.

Is responsible for the safe operation and inspection of assigned Company vehicles and equipment.

Demonstrates support for and adheres to the Company?s values, strategies, policies and procedures and exhibits the core values of AtmoSpirit, Customer Service, Safety and the Company?s Code of Conduct both as an individual contributor, team member and/or leader of others.

Must become familiar with the contents of the Safety Manual, live by the spirit of its intent and become involved in creating and maintaining a safe working environment. Must complete all required safety training.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Educational/Experience Level:

High school diploma or equivalent and

4 years total natural gas service and construction and maintenance field experience

Must have obtained Sr Level status in either service or construction and maintenance

Certificates, Licenses, etc.:

Must have and maintain minimum Operator Qualifications (OQs) and classroom training for position.

Requires a valid driver?s license in accordance with Company standards. May require CDL, if required see Driver?s

Qualification policy.

Must obtain and maintain any other required OQs and classroom training or certifications within six months.

Must obtain and maintain a Competent Person certificate within six months.

Computer Skills:

Requires working knowledge of various software applications for data entry, reference and/or retrieval tasks.

Communication Skills:

Requires the ability to communicate with internal/external customers to obtain and/or provide explanations and/or information.

Physical Demands:

Ability to lift 88 pounds from the ground to 38 inches. (Ex: lifting and carrying a jackhammer).

Ability to carry 88 pounds a distance of 5 feet. (Ex: lifting and carrying a jackhammer).

Ability to generate 100-foot pounds of pulling force at a contact point of 25 inches. (Ex: pulling manhole cover).

Ability to bend, stoop, squat, kneel, and/or crouch.

Work Conditions:

Work requires entry to customer premises..

Works outdoors in all types of weather and may be exposed to extremes of climate and temperatures, high noise levels, rough terrain, and occasional work on ladders, roofs, attics, and under houses as well as confined spaces.

May require overnight travel.

May have residence requirement due to call-out response time.

Works as an individual contributor and/or as member of a team.

Other Requirements:

As a Safety-Sensitive position, pre and post employment screenings, including but not limited to drug testing as outlined by the Department of Transportation (DOT) and Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), and motor vehicle record (MVR) background checks are required.

Benefits Provided at No Cost to you:

Retirement Savings Plan (Matching and Fixed Annual Company Contribution)

Basic Life Insurance

Business Travel Accident Insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Plans

Holidays and Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Health Education and Improvement Programs

Employer Contribution to Health Savings Account (when enrolled in High Deductible Health Plan)

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Education Assistance Program (Tuition Reimbursement)

Pregnancy and Parenting Support

Caregiver Support Program

Identity Theft Protection

Benefits You Help Pay for (voluntary):

Retirement Savings Plan – Individual Contribution (including Roth option)

Investment Advice and Management

Medical Insurance and Prescription Drug Coverage

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Telemedicine

Supplemental Term Life Insurance

Employee/Dependent Life Insurance

Employee/Dependent Accidental Death-Dismemberment Insurance

Atmos Energy Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Job Family:

Service and Construction