Technician Above Ground, General-Apprentice
Company: The Southern Company
Location: Cumming
Posted on: May 26, 2023
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Job Description:
Technician Above Ground, General-Apprentice
Description
" THIS IS AN ABOVE GROUND POSITION"
Basic Function:
Entry level position 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. Serves
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. 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 RESPONSIBILTIES
* 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.
* Provide 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.
* 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 operation
* 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 in the job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to qualified disabled individuals for
performance of essential duties and responsibilities.
Southern Company Gas provides for the energy needs of millions of
U.S. households and businesses. As the largest natural gas-only
distribution company in the United States, with more than 150 years
of history behind us, we're working to ensure that Americans have
access to an abundant, safely delivered supply of natural gas for
decades to come. We offer our customers a wide range of energy
services under one umbrella: seven regulated utilities as well as
non-regulated businesses that offer retail, wholesale and storage
services.
Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is America's premier energy company,
with 46,000 megawatts of generating capacity and 1,500 billion
cubic feet of combined natural gas consumption and throughput
volume serving 9 million customers through its subsidiaries . The
company provides clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy
through electric operating companies in four states, natural gas
distribution companies in seven states, a competitive generation
company serving wholesale customers across America and a nationally
recognized provider of customized energy solutions, as well as
fiber optics and wireless communications . Southern Company brands
are known for excellent customer service, high reliability and
affordable prices that are below the national average. Through an
industry-leading commitment to innovation, Southern Company and its
subsidiaries are inventing America's energy future by developing
the full portfolio of energy resources, including carbon-free
nuclear, 21st century coal, natural gas, renewables and energy
efficiency, and creating new products and services for the benefit
of customers. Southern Company has been named by the U.S.
Department of Defense and G.I. Jobs magazine as a top military
employer, recognized among the Top 50 Companies for Diversity by
DiversityInc, listed by Black Enterprise magazine as one of the 40
Best Companies for Diversity and designated a Top Employer for
Hispanics by Hispanic Network. The company has earned a National
Award of Nuclear Science and History from the National Atomic
Museum Foundation for its leadership and commitment to nuclear
development and is continually ranked among the top energy
companies in Fortune's annual World's Most Admired Electric and Gas
Utility rankings. Visit our website at
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 Field: Gas Pipeline Operations & Maintenance
Job Type: Standard
Primary Location: Georgia-Metro Atlanta-Riverdale
Operating Company: Atlanta Gas Light
Other Locations: Georgia-Metro Atlanta-Atlanta, Georgia-Metro
Atlanta-Kennesaw, Georgia-Metro Atlanta-Cumming, Georgia-Metro
Atlanta-Conyers, Georgia-Metro Atlanta-Lawrenceville, Georgia-Metro
Atlanta-Chamblee
Job Type: Standard
Travel (Up to...): Yes, 25 % of the Time
Union Covered: Yes
Work Location(s):
Clayton Service Cener - 508 Georgia Highway 138 SW
(508RiverdaleCODE)
508 Georgia Highway 138 SW
Riverdale, 30274
Atlanta Service Center - 2505 Brannen Road (2505AtlantaCODE)
2505 Brannen Road
Atlanta, 30316
Marietta Depot - 2741 McCollum Pkwy (2741KennesawCODE)
2741 McCollum Pkwy
Kennesaw, 30144
Cumming Service Center - 1480 Oak Industrial Lane
(1480CummingCODE)
1480 Oak Industrial Lane
Cumming, 30041
Conerys Service Center - 350 Gees Mill Business Pky
(350ConyersCODE)
350 Gees Mill Buisness Pky
Conyers, 30013
Gwinnett RBC - 1305 Lakes Pkwy, Ste 129 (1305LawrencevilleCODE)
1305 Lakes Pkwy, Ste 129
Lawrenceville, 30043
Peachtree Service Center - 111 Ingersoll Rand Drive
(111ChambleeCODE)
111 Ingersoll Rand Drive
Chamblee, 30341
Req ID: AGL2000034
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