CWA - Gas Maintenance (Service) Apprentice 1st Yr to Journeyman, Oakley
About The Position
This position's primary duties include the maintenance and construction of the gas distribution system to provide high-quality gas service to all customers. The role requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges, the ability to analyze information and use logic to address work-related issues, and the capacity to perform routine maintenance on the system and equipment. The apprentice will need to acquire specific knowledge about all aspects of the natural gas system within a reasonable timeframe and demonstrate their aptitude and ability to pass Company certification requirement tests for the Company Gas Program and Operator Qualification Program. This is a safety-sensitive position subject to drug testing, requiring the ability to perform work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner. The position is subject to call 24 hours a day, including weekends and holidays, and involves outside work in all types of weather.
Requirements
- A minimum of one year of increasingly responsible work experience in construction, maintenance, mechanical, plumbing, or other related work.
- Knowledge of operational aspects of a natural gas system.
- Ability to diagnose and proceed with necessary repairs and maintenance of varied and complex gas issues.
- Attention to detail and thoroughness in completing work tasks.
- Willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
- Ability to analyze information and use logic to address work related issues and problems.
- Ability to perform routine maintenance on system and equipment to determine when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
- Strong working knowledge of personal computer applications including word processing and spreadsheet applications.
- Ability to handle a variety of diverse tasks and be able to plan, organize and prioritize work to meet deadlines.
- Ability to read a map.
- Personal characteristics suitable for working with customers and the public.
- Possess a valid Kansas Drivers License.
Nice To Haves
- Post-secondary education.
- One to two years of experience in the maintenance and construction of a natural gas system.
Responsibilities
- Maintenance and construction of the gas distribution system.
- Providing high-quality gas service to all customers.
- Diagnosing and performing necessary repairs and maintenance on varied and complex gas issues.
- Performing routine maintenance on system and equipment.
- Acquiring specific knowledge about every aspect of the natural gas system.
- Passing Company certification requirement tests (Company Gas Program and Operator Qualification Program).
Benefits
- The wage scale for this position is listed in the CWA Collective Bargaining Agreement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
