Construction & Maintenance Technician I

About the role

This position performs company field operations including manual labor duties necessary to accomplish installation, repair, construction, and maintenance of natural gas distribution systems.

Responsibilities

• Installs, repairs, or replaces steel/plastic pipes.
• Provides first responder assistance in emergency situations.
• Able to locate gas lines.
• Loads and unloads required equipment, tools, and supplies from trucks.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• 0-2 years of relevant experience in construction, installation, and maintenance of gas distribution systems.
• Able to obtain Class A CDL and Welding Certification within 2 years of employment.

Competencies

• Business and Financial Acumen – Understand the impact actions and decisions have on the bottom line of the enterprise. Use resources efficiently. Demonstrate an understanding of how day-to-day activities impact profitability. Proactively look for and implement ways to reduce or contain costs. Knowledgeable of technology enhancements and the efficiencies they bring to company operations.
• Coaching and Development – Develop others’ capabilities to empower them to reach their potential. Seek opportunities to get input from others for continuous improvement. Provide honest and courageous feedback. Seek out and be open to feedback from others. Inspire, motivate, and guide others toward achievement of growth and development goals.
• Collaboration – Eliminate boundaries and drive common goals. Share information proactively with others to achieve shared goals. Collaborate openly with others as a team player to accomplish company/organization objectives. Demonstrate understanding of the impact of own actions on other team members and/or other departments. Demonstrate behavior that allows others to contribute to their full potential.
• Connecting, Listening, and Sharing – Maintain open, active, two-way communication. Proactively share and seek out ideas with others. Demonstrate openness and accessibility to others. Share thoughts and feelings in a direct, genuine, and respectful way. Demonstrate you have listened to and understand others’ points of view. Actively seek diverse perspectives.
• Customer Focus Through Service – Understand and exceed the expectations of internal and external customers. Deliver customer-focused strategies that build and sustain customer commitment and loyalty. Exceed internal and/or external customer's expectations. Accept responsibility for the quality of service delivered. Demonstrate commitment to continuous improvement of services. Readily readjust priorities to pressing and changing customer demands.

Physical Requirements

• Able to use a variety of hand tools and power tools.
• Oral communication in person, over equipment, or mobile phone.
• Able to sit, stand, walk, kneel, or crouch for extended periods of time.
• Able to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects exerting 50 pounds.
• Able to operate a motor vehicle and enter/exit vehicle unassisted.
• Able to wear personal protection safety equipment.

Working Conditions

• Required to participate in Delta Utilities Emergency Operation Plan (EOP).
• Able to handle emergency situations, including possible exposure to gaseous atmosphere.
• Able to respond to emergency calls and/or callouts and occasionally return to work while off duty.
• Able to work regular hours, occasional overtime, and rotating shifts, if required.
• Able to work in both an office environment and outside field locations, including exposure to all weather conditions.
• Occasional overnight travel.