Construction & Maintenance Technician I - Construction & Maintenance Technician I - Victoria

CenterPoint Energy•El Campo, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

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

Requirements

Requires a high school diploma or GED.
Requires 0-2 years of relevant experience in construction, installation and maintenance of gas distribution systems.
Able to sit, stand, walk, kneel, or crouch for extended periods of time.
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 operate a motor vehicle and drive a motor vehicle daily or for extended time periods, in a safe manner, and enter/exit vehicle unassisted.
Able to use a variety of hand tools and power tools including picks, shovels, sharp-shooters, pipe wrenches, pipe cutters, bolt cutters, pavement saws, jack hammers, air guns, etc.
Able to communicate either written and verbal communications either in person or through technical equipment such as telephone.
Able to certify and use personal protective equipment, such as respirator, safety glasses, hardhat, gloves, protective footwear and earplugs on a daily basis.
Required to participate in CenterPoint Energy's Emergency Operation Plan (EOP).
Able to handle emergency situations, including possible exposure to gaseous atmospheres on occasion.
Able to respond to emergency calls and/or callouts and occasionally return to work while off duty.
Able to work indoors in an office environment and outdoors with occasional exposure to all weather conditions, equipment, and noise when at field installation sites.
Able to be included in random drug screen pool required for DOT safety sensitive positions.
Able to work regular hours, with occasional or mandatory overtime; may be required to work rotating shifts.
Field environment may also involve being around livestock and/or captive animals.

Responsibilities

Installs, repairs or replaces steel/plastic pipes.
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.

Benefits

Competitive pay
Paid training
Benefits eligibility begins on your first day
Transit subsidies
Flexible work schedule
Paid holidays
Paid time off
Access to discounts at fitness clubs
On-site wellness center at our headquarters in Houston
Professional growth and development programs
Tuition reimbursement
401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match dollar-for-dollar up to 6% and a company contribution of 3% regardless of your contribution