Distribution Mechanic (S-Paxton)

Southern Company • Paxton, IL

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About The Position

The primary function of this role is to provide safe, reliable, cost-effective
service for customers, and stakeholders.  To ensure adherence to compliance
related tasks, provide good customer service.   This position requires the
ability to gas weld, fusion of plastic pipe and fittings, drive heavy duty
equipment i.e. [CDL license, crew truck and trailer, dump truck with dual wheel
axle], clean shaven to utilize breathable air respirator equipment, respond to
gas leak emergency orders, investigate, identify, resolve, mitigate, or process
for resolution. This task requires at times, being the first responder to
incidents and working with emergency responders for local agencies and other
entities.  At times working in potentially gaseous environments and wearing
critical personal protective equipment. Duties include, and not limited to the
following: Gas service lines and gas main line installations and repairs, gas
leak investigation, pipe fitting, restoring service to natural gas appliances,
assess gas appliance operation and perform safety checks, inform customers of
findings and document notification, locating underground company facilities,
using small tools, hand drills, hand digging, working in a confined space i.e.
[attics, crawl spaces, excavations, constructions zones, rooftops, etc.] Working
in residential, commercial, industrial settings, indoors, outdoors, 24 hours a
day seven days a week, in all different weather conditions. The ability to
respond to after-hours emergency callouts.  Good communication skills with
internal and external parties, computer, and technology use and higher than
average level of proficiency in all areas. Must be able to demonstrate
competencies in jobs tasks associated with this role.

Employee must obtain certification as a Delivery Mechanic and be qualified in
all Operator Qualification tasks.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED
• Valid Driver’s License and pass Company driving tests
• If no CDL, must obtain CDL license during probationary period
• Pass all required Operator Qualification certifications
• Maintain compliance with Pipeline Safety Drug and Alcohol testing program
• Demonstrate skills in: Leak Investigation, Excavation equipment use, Hazard identification, Relighting appliances, Pipe fitting, Small tool use, Hand dig with proper tooling, Safe Driving and all Safety initiatives, Computer use, Smart Phone use, technology use, Atlas Page reading, and Map reading, Organizational daily planning
• Pass Company’s Field Operations Delivery Mechanic certification test
• Ability to smell odorant used to detect gas leaks
• Join IBEW local Union

Nice To Haves

• Welding experience, ability to work underground for long periods of time.
• Fusion training a plus
• Valid CDL Driver’s license (Class A) and DOT medical card
• Possess good work ethic
• Be self-motivated, self-starter
• Able to comprehend and follow direction
• Able to work in varying conditions (i.e., rough terrain, weather)
• Able to operate basic equipment, machinery and simple tools
• Possess willingness to learn
• Demonstrate mechanical aptitude
• Possess basic knowledge of and background in all Operating departments Includes Sys Ops, Con Ops, & Corrosion
• Able to communicate well with co-workers and customers
• Possess experience operating fleet vehicles similar to pick-up vehicle (up to 10,000 lbs.) and heavy-duty equipment
• Possess experience working on construction sites
• Possess good hand/eye coordination

Responsibilities

• Gas service lines and gas main line installations and repairs
• Gas leak investigation
• Pipe fitting
• Restoring service to natural gas appliances
• Assess gas appliance operation and perform safety checks
• Inform customers of findings and document notification
• Locating underground company facilities
• Using small tools, hand drills, hand digging
• Working in a confined space i.e. [attics, crawl spaces, excavations, constructions zones, rooftops, etc.]
• Working in residential, commercial, industrial settings, indoors, outdoors, 24 hours a day seven days a week, in all different weather conditions
• Responding to after-hours emergency callouts

Benefits

• Southern Company invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy that includes competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees and health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being.
• This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonus/awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED