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GO 00970
Description
Summary:
Performs company field operations including manual labor and other duties necessary to accomplish the installation, repair and maintenance of natural gas distribution facilities. Handles customer requests and represents the Company in the community.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
- Initiates gas service, performs leak investigations and makes repairs.
- Locates gas lines.
- Reads gas meters.
- Conducts load surveys.
- Completes work order system documentation.
- Serves as First Responder in emergency situations.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Requirements:
Education:
- Requires a high school education or the equivalent knowledge of English, basic mathematics (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and calculation of fractions and/or percentages), grammar, spelling and punctuation.
Experience:
Additional Knowledge, Skills, Licenses/Certifications, Abilities & Personal Characteristics (KSLAPs):
- Able to use personal computer software proficiently, such as Word, Excel and/or electronic mail.
- Able to provide a valid state drivers license and present and maintain a good driving record and to operate company vehicles safely and in compliance with applicable laws and company policies.
- Able to apply knowledge of industry and company safety standards and regulations.
- Able to demonstrate an aptitude for basic mechanical tasks.
- Able to use the proper tools for any given job.
- Able to install and read pressure gauges, voltage meters, pipe locators, etc.
- Able to repair service lines.
- Able to bar test and classify underground leaks.
- Able to perform odorization activities.
- Able to respond to customers with courtesy and knowledge, in person and by telephone, applying good judgment and customer service skills.
- Able to demonstrate and apply effective oral and written communication skills.
- Able to manage multiple tasks, projects or activities at one time.
- Able to adapt quickly and respond well to changing priorities.
- Able to solve problems with logical solutions.
- Able to work well independently or in a team based environment to accomplish assignments and achieve objectives.
Physical Requirements:
- Able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a minimal amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
- Able to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, reach, climb stairs and ladders, and crawl in confined spaces such as attics or crawl spaces.
- Able to exert routine physical effort on a regular basis.
- Able to use a variety of hand and/or power tools.
- Able to operate a motor vehicle and the ability to enter and exit vehicle unassisted.
Working Conditions:
- Able to work with routine exposure to all weather conditions.
- Able to work regular hours, with occasional overtime; may be required to work rotating shifts.
- Able to certify and don personal protective equipment, such as respirator, safety glasses, hardhat, gloves, protective footwear and earplugs on a daily basis.
- Able to handle emergency situations, including possible exposure to gaseous atmospheres on occasion.
- Able to respond to call-outs and occasionally return to work while off duty.
- Able to be included in random drug screen pool required for DOT safety sensitive positions.
This job description reflects an assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks for this position.
Other duties and tasks may be assigned to this position at the Companys discretion.
Must demonstrate commitment to compliance with applicable laws and regulations, the
Company’s Ethics and Compliance Code, and other Company policies and procedures, and
take all required training courses.
Must demonstrate respect for all individuals and adhere to the Company’s values and business
practices.
CenterPoint Energy provides an essential public service which vitally affects the health, safety,
comfort and general well-being of the people living in the area served by the Company. If any
business unit activates an emergency operation plan, because of a threat to the continuation of
service to our customers, employees may be called to fulfill an assignment. All employees,
whether in their normal job or an emergency operation plan assignment, are essential to
successful service restoration. CenterPoint Energy values the role each employee plays in
serving the needs of our community.
All applicants must take a pre-employment drug test and obtain a negative result as a condition
of employment.
In addition to a pre-employment test, employees performing job functions regulated by the
Department of Transportation (i.e. safety-sensitive functions) are subject to random drug and/or
alcohol testing. Other testing (post-accident, reasonable cause, return-to-duty, follow-up, or
return-to-work) may be required in accordance with work-related conditions.
THIS IS A DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT) SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITION –
RANDOM DRUG TESTING REQUIRED!
This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a), and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.
Job
Operations – Service
Primary Location
United States-Oklahoma-Weatherford-Weatherford Office
Organization
GO OK CD ALTUS (10002022)
Schedule
Full-time
Job Posting
Sep 23, 2015
Posting End Date
Sep 30, 2015
Work Schedule
Normal Bus Hours with Occ OT
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