Construction Operator 1

Atmos Energy•Garland, TX

About The Position

The Construction Operator 1 performs basic, routine work using prescribed procedures and seeks advice when work deviates from the norm. The role assists with installing and maintaining natural gas lines, meters, and regulators, and may assist with leakage surveys. It also involves maintaining accurate records and reports in compliance with company and regulatory requirements. The operator supports a safe work environment, identifies and reports safety and encroachment issues, and safely operates and inspects assigned company vehicles and equipment. The position requires learning company values, policies, procedures, the Safety Manual, and completing required safety training. Work is performed individually and/or as part of a team, with possible stand-by duty, shifts, emergency call-outs, extended hours, assignments outside the regular work area, and overnight travel. A residence requirement may apply to meet call-out response times.

Requirements

High school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED).
Valid driver's license in accordance with company standards.
Must obtain and maintain the position's Operator Qualifications (OQs), classroom training, and any other required OQs, training, or certifications.
Ability to use the company internet/intranet and available resources for data entry, reference, and retrieval tasks.
Ability to communicate with internal and external customers to obtain and provide basic factual information.
Ability to lift 88 pounds from the ground to 38 inches and carry 88 pounds for 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.
Acute sense of sight and hearing, corrected or uncorrected, and a strong sense of smell.
Must complete applicable pre- and post-employment screenings, including DOT/PHMSA drug testing and motor vehicle record background checks.

Responsibilities

Assist with the installation and maintenance of natural gas lines, meters, and regulators.
May assist in conducting leakage surveys.
Complete and maintain accurate records and reports to meet company and regulatory requirements.
Identify, address, and report safety and encroachment issues through resolution and completion.
Safely operate and inspect assigned company vehicles and equipment.
Follow company values, strategies, policies, procedures, the Code of Conduct, and Safety Manual; complete required safety training.
Complete assigned classes, Operator Qualifications (OQs), and on-the-job training specific to the Construction Learning Path.
Work individually and/or as a member of a team.
May perform stand-by duty, work shifts, holidays, weekends, emergency call-outs, and occasional extended hours.
May report outside the regular work area and may travel overnight.