Construction & Maintenance Technician I- Tyler, TX

CenterPoint Energy • Tyler, TX

52d

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 and paid time off
• Access to discounts at fitness clubs and an on-site wellness center at our headquarters in Houston
• Professional growth and development programs including 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees