Service Technician 1 Trainee

About the role

Join our Growing Team and see why Summit Utilities, Inc was named as one of the Fastest Growing Denver Area Private Companies 2019 and 2020; Best Places to Work in Maine 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023; and Best Places to Work in Arkansas 2020 and 2023, Oklahoma 2022 and 2023 and Missouri 2023. Summit is a growing natural gas utility providing safe, reliable, and clean burning natural gas service to homes and businesses in Arkansas, Colorado, Maine, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Texas. Being part of the Summit team means embracing excellence and innovation, committing to safety each and every day, and doing all that we can to serve each other, our customers, and the communities where we live. We aim to bring warmth and energy to everything we do.

Responsibilities

• Initiates gas service, performs leak investigations and makes repairs.
• Locates gas lines.
• Reads gas meters.
• Completes work order system documentation.
• Serves as First Responder in emergency situations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• No previous experience needed.
• Requires a high school diploma or GED.

Qualifications

• Proficient using personal computers and software including MS Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Possess a valid state driver's license and present and maintain a good driving record and to operate company vehicles safely and in compliance with applicable laws and company policies.
• Gain and apply knowledge of industry and company safety standards and regulations.
• Demonstrate an aptitude for basic mechanical tasks and capable of using proper tools for any given job including: installing and reading pressure gauges, voltage meters, pipe locators, repair service lines, bar test and classifying underground leaks; monitoring and adjusting gas system pressure.
• Respond to customers with courtesy and knowledge, in person and by telephone, applying good judgment and customer service skills.
• Possess effective oral and written communication skills.
• Manage multiple tasks, projects or activities through completion.
• Adept at adapting quickly and responding well to changing priorities.
• Work well independently and in a team-based environment to accomplish assignments and achieve objectives.
• Commit to compliance with applicable laws and regulations and other Company policies and procedures and do so consistently.
• Complete all required training courses in a timely manner.
• Adhere to the Company’s values and business practices and do both consistently.

Skills

• Proficiency in computer software.
• Basic mechanical aptitude.
• Customer service skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Adaptability to changing priorities.

Benefits

We understand that home and family are essential pieces of your life, and our benefits are designed to support you both at work and at home. Summit offers competitive pay and medical/dental/vision and other benefits that provide flexibility, choice and support to our employees when they need it most.

Pay

Competitive pay is offered to our employees.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is flexible to accommodate the needs of the employee and the company.

Benefits

Medical/dental/vision and other benefits are provided to support our employees.

Company Information

Summit Utilities, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or veteran status.