Construction Operator 1 - Sr Construction Operator

Atmos Energy•Killeen, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This position performs basic, routine work using clearly prescribed procedures and seeks advice and guidance for any deviations from the norm. The operator will assist in the installation and maintenance of natural gas lines, meters, and regulators, and may assist in conducting leakage surveys. Accurate record-keeping and reporting are essential to comply with Company and regulatory requirements. The role may require stand-by duty, working shifts, holidays, weekends, emergency call-outs, and occasional extended hours. The operator will be responsible for identifying, addressing, and reporting safety and encroachment issues, as well as the safe operation and inspection of assigned Company vehicles and equipment. A strong commitment to the Company's values, strategies, policies, and procedures, including a focus on AtmoSpirit, Customer Service, Safety, and the Code of Conduct, is expected. Familiarity with and adherence to the Safety Manual, including completing all required safety training, is mandatory.

Requirements

Requires a general educational knowledge normally acquired through a high school diploma or a General Equivalency Diploma (GED).
Requires valid driver's license in accordance with Company standards.
Completes assigned classes, Operator Qualifications (OQ) and OJT specific to Construction Learning Path.
Must obtain and maintain position Operator Qualifications (OQs) and classroom training for position and any other required OQs and classroom training or certifications.
Requires ability to utilize the Company's internet/intranet web site and available resources for data entry, reference and/or retrieval tasks.
Requires the ability to communicate with internal/external customers in order to obtain and/or provide basic types of factual information.
Works outdoors in all types of weather and may be exposed to extremes of climate and temperatures, high noise levels, rough terrain, and occasional work on ladders, roofs, attics, and under houses as well as confined spaces.
May require overnight travel.
May have residence requirement due to call-out response time.
Works as an individual contributor and/or as member of a team.
Ability to lift 88 pounds from the ground to 38 inches.
Ability to carry 88 pounds a distance of 5 feet.
Ability to generate 100-foot pounds of pulling force at a contact point of 25 inches.
Ability to bend, stoop, squat, kneel, and/or crouch.
Requires the acute sense of sight and hearing (corrected or uncorrected) and strong sense of smell.
As a Safety-Sensitive position, pre and post employment screenings, including but not limited to drug testing as outlined by the Department of Transportation (DOT) and Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), and motor vehicle record (MVR) background checks are required.

Responsibilities

Performs basic, routine work using clearly prescribed procedures.
Seeks advice and guidance for any deviations from the norm.
Assists in the installation and maintenance of natural gas lines, meters and regulators.
May assist in conducting leakage surveys.
Completes and maintains accurate records and reports to comply with Company and regulatory requirements.
May be required to hold stand-by duty, work shifts, holidays, weekends, emergency call outs, and occasional extended hours.
Is subject to reporting outside regular work area.
Identifies, addresses, and reports safety and encroachment issues to their resolution and completion.
Is responsible for the safe operation and inspection of assigned Company vehicles and equipment.
Demonstrates support for and adheres to the Company's values, strategies, policies and procedures and learns the core values of AtmoSpirit, Customer Service, Safety and the Company's Code of Conduct both as an individual contributor, team member and/or leader of others.
Must become familiar with the contents of the Safety Manual, live by the spirit of its intent and become involved in creating and maintaining a safe working environment.
Must complete all required safety training.