Field Technician, C&M

ONE Gas•Ardmore, OK

22h

About The Position

Performs construction and maintenance operating work related to a pipeline system. The position involves construction, installation, maintenance, and removal work on transmission and distribution pipelines; operating tools and equipment; routine maintenance of vehicles and equipment; and investigating customer orders and emergency situations. Regular and reliable attendance is required, and additional duties may be assigned. The role requires knowledge of applicable tools and equipment, pipeline construction and maintenance, basic arithmetic, safety and operating procedures, plastic pipe fusion, natural gas characteristics, customer service, computer functions, and interpreting maps and work documents. Required credentials include an applicable driver's license and Operator Qualifications; the employee must also be CDL eligible. The job includes physical activity such as lifting and moving objects, climbing into and out of excavations, and traversing uneven terrain. Employees must be able to respond to emergencies, detect natural gas odorant and work-site warning signals, and communicate by company radio or cell phone. ONE Gas provides natural gas distribution services to customers in Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas. The company describes inclusion and diversity as a core value and states that it provides equal employment opportunity to qualified persons.

Requirements

Knowledge of the use, function, and maintenance of manual tools and equipment applicable to the position.
Knowledge of basic arithmetic, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; this knowledge is tested.
Knowledge of construction and maintenance of transmission and/or distribution pipeline systems.
Working knowledge and training related to working in excavations and/or confined spaces, basic customer service, company and governmental operating and safety procedures, plastic pipe fusion, and characteristics of natural gas.
Knowledge of basic computer functions and relevant software.
Knowledge of plastic fusion.
Ability to read and interpret maps, atlas pages, blueprints, and job orders.
Demonstrated ability to read and write fluently in English.
Required applicable driver's license.
Required applicable Operator Qualifications.
Must be CDL eligible.
Ability to lift or move objects weighing up to 20 pounds 10–15 times a day, up to 40 pounds 7–10 times a day, and over 50 pounds 5–6 times a day.
Ability to climb into and out of excavations and travel over uneven terrain, including mud, gravel, sand, rocks, ice, and snow.
Ability to react immediately to emergency situations to prevent injury to self and others.
Ability to smell odorant in natural gas and detect and react to warning signals at work sites.
Ability to operate tools and equipment required for the job.
Ability to communicate and exchange information and instructions, including using a company two-way radio and/or company cell phones.
Peripheral vision, accurate depth perception, and visual abilities sufficient to perform job duties.

Responsibilities

Perform construction, installation, maintenance, and removal work on transmission and distribution pipelines.
Load, unload, and operate tools and equipment applicable to the work, including pipeline tools, fusion equipment, construction equipment, gas indicators, tapping equipment, forklifts, and respirators.
Perform routine vehicle and equipment maintenance, including fueling vehicles, checking fluid levels, applying lubricants, changing oil and filters, and cleaning or adjusting tools.
Investigate customer-related orders and emergency situations, including low-pressure calls, Class 1 leaks, blowing lines, fires or explosions, and undetectable lines.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
Perform additional duties as assigned.