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Associate Operations Technician or Operations Technician (UN204) (Must reside within 20 miles of Langworthy)

Black Hills Energy · Manchester, IA · 4 wk ago
On-siteManagement$27.85–$30.7/hrFull-time

About the role

The Associate Operations Technician is a two-year development program leading to an Operations Technician role. Pay range is determined by the current Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Responsibilities

  • Utilizes effective verbal and written communication skills.
  • Exercises effective interpersonal skills with colleagues and customers.
  • Follows all safety rules and keeps work areas clean.
  • Develops working relationships with maintenance and operations personnel in a team environment.
  • Reads meters accurately for proper customer billing.
  • Attends safety meetings and other employee training as assigned.
  • May participate in community relations activities.
  • Complies with Company's Motor Vehicle Operation Policy and Procedure.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • Valid Driver's License upon hire.
  • Ability to gain Commercial Driver's License (CDL) as part of future career trajectory.
  • Inspector Joiner Certification - Ability to obtain and maintain within 1 year.
  • Commitment to working safely.
  • Resides within designated location in accordance with Article 21 of the collective bargaining agreement.

Qualifications

  • Associate Operations Technician: High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • Three (3) years gas operations or equivalent work (technician level) experience.
  • Valid Driver's License upon hire.
  • Ability to acquire and maintain a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and/or Hazmat endorsement.
  • Thorough knowledge of natural gas distribution system, policies, and procedures per company O&M manual.
  • Good oral and written communications skills.
  • Ability to work outside in all weather extremes.
  • Ability to use hand tools, test equipment, CGI / gas detectors, pressure gauges, line locators.
  • Ability to operate major equipment including trenchers, backhoes, tapping, and stopping devices.
  • Ability to read maps and prints, layouts, and fabricate work.
  • Ability to work/walking outside constantly lifting and digging.
  • Team-oriented.
  • Strong work ethic.
  • Driving responsibilities.

Skills

  • Gas Operations degree.
  • Team player mindset with ability to communicate effectively with peers and management.
  • Strong customer service focus.
  • Knowledge of principles of natural gas.
  • Mechanical skills.
  • Good decision-making skills.
  • Creative thinking on own with little supervision.
  • Decision-making skills related to safe operation of natural gas distribution system.
  • Ability to maintain customer on our service program and to sell new products and services as they become available.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package includes annual discretionary bonuses, 401(k) (6% company match and up to 9% company retirement contribution), tuition reimbursement, generous paid time off benefits, including paid holidays and parental leave, company paid life insurance and disability benefits (short and long term), critical illness, accident & group hospital insurance, pet insurance, an employee assistance program and well-being benefits, and competitive medical, dental and vision insurance. Candidates must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Pay

Pay Range: Determined by the current Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Schedule

This position requires driving responsibilities. You must hold and maintain a valid driver’s license and a driving record that meets company and insurer standards. This role will be required to travel up to 10% of the time.

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