Ready Force Technician I | Tennessee (DOT)

ACRT Services • Nashville, TN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Ready Force Team Technician plays a key role in gas, water, and electric meter installation/exchange, maintenance and reading, surveying gas lines, as well as customer communication. This role may also participate in atmospheric corrosion, leak surveying, or line locating. This position requires a significant amount of walking in outdoor environmental conditions, excellent time management, and flexibility. Traveling throughout the United States up to 100% of the time while supporting various projects is required.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Upon hire, the candidate may need to complete and pass all Pipeline Operator Qualification (OQ) training.
• Applicants must have a minimum of 1 year of experience in any of these fields: Electric, gas, or water meter maintenance, installation, or reading Gas line detection/surveying
• 1+ year in related field (electric, gas, water meter maintenance/installation/reading, or gas line detection/surveying).
• Valid driver’s license and successful completion of OQ training.
• Ability to multi-task, and work independently and as a team
• Exceptional flexibility in daily routines, route scheduling, and work hours
• Adequate time management skills to finish daily tasks in a timely manner
• Excellent communication skills, comfortable interacting with management and customers
• Ability to interact with unhappy or negative customers in a professional manner
• Excellent attention to detail for problem-solving and finding
• Ability to walk long distances and appropriately prepare for weather conditions
• Proficient computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Office programs
• Basic knowledge of GIS systems and principles

Nice To Haves

• High School Diploma or GED
• 1 or more years of experience in gas and/or electric services
• 2+ years experience in the direct exchange of water meters and registers of varying sizes

Responsibilities

• Perform visual inspections of water or electric meters for leaks or damage
• Identify hazards at meter sites and report accordingly
• Properly change out water or electric meters of varying sizes and brands
• Properly change out meter registers for AMI/AMR upgrade
• Read electric, gas, or water meters
• Enter data collected in the field into a handheld computer
• Detect location of underground utilities and mark accordingly
• Inspect gas meters and associated piping for proper coatings and evidence of atmospheric corrosion
• Perform visual inspections of gas meters, lines, and fittings
• Grade gas leaks by severity and report escalations accordingly
• Clean and re-coat/paint meters and piping
• Refer all consumer complaints to the appropriate authorities
• Provide general information about the meter services to customers, when applicable
• Use telephones, tablets, and/or computers to communicate
• Participate in company-provided safety meetings
• Proficient in at least one to two core services such as: Meter reading (gas, water, or electric), Small meter installation/exchange, Basic gas line surveying or detection.
• Performs under close supervision.

Benefits

• We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer.
• We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
• If you require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
• Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
• The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
• We believe in our people and invest in them through continuing education and believe in a positive, active workplace culture.
• If you require reasonable accommodations for any part of the application or hiring process due to disability, you may submit your request by calling 800.622.2562.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed