Ready Force Technician I | Mississippi (DOT)

ACRT Services • Jackson, MS

32d

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.

What This Job Offers

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