Service Technician 1 Trainee
About The Position
Join our growing team and discover why Summit Utilities, Inc. continues to earn national and regional recognition as an employer of choice. Our recognitions include Best Places to Work in Maine (2019–2025); Best Places to Work in Arkansas (2020, 2023, 2025); Best Places to Work in Oklahoma (2022–2025); Best Places to Work in Missouri (2023 and 2026); Best Places to Work in Colorado (2025); Forbes America’s Best Small Employers (2023); and, most recently, Proud and Purposeful Employer (2026). Summit is a growing natural gas utility providing safe, reliable, and clean burning natural gas service to homes and businesses in Arkansas, Colorado, Maine, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Texas. Being part of the Summit team means embracing excellence and innovation, committing to safety each and every day, and doing all that we can to serve each other, our customers, and the communities where we live. We aim to bring warmth and energy to everything we do. We have an exciting opportunity for a Service Technician 1 Trainee (SGL3) based in Little Rock, AR. POSITION SUMMARY Performs company field operations including manual labor and other duties necessary to accomplish the installation, repair, and maintenance of natural gas distribution facilities. Handles customer requests and represents the Company in the community.
Requirements
- No previous experience needed.
- Requires a high school diploma or GED.
- Possess a valid state driver's license and present and maintain a good driving record and to operate company vehicles safely and in compliance with applicable laws and company policies
- Gain and apply knowledge of industry and company safety standards and regulations
- Demonstrate an aptitude for basic mechanical tasks and capable of using proper tools for any given job including: installing and reading pressure gauges, voltage meters, pipe locators, repair service lines, bar test and classifying underground leaks; monitoring and adjusting gas system pressure
- Respond to customers with courtesy and knowledge, in person and by telephone, applying good judgment and customer service skills
- Possess effective oral and written communication skills
- Manage multiple tasks, projects or activities through completion
- Adapt quickly and respond well to changing priorities
- Work well independently and in a team-based environment to accomplish assignments and achieve objectives
- Commit to compliance with applicable laws and regulations and other Company policies and procedures and do so consistently. Complete all required training courses in a timely manner
- Adhere to the Company’s values and business practices and do both consistently
- The position is covered under the D.O.T. regulations and Summit Utilities Drug and Alcohol Policy and is, therefore, subject to all terms of the Policy, including the random selection for drug testing.
Nice To Haves
- Proficient using personal computers and software including MS Word, Excel and Outlook
Responsibilities
- Initiates gas service, performs leak investigations and makes repairs.
- Locates gas lines.
- Reads gas meters.
- Conduct load surveys.
- Completes work order system documentation.
- Serves as First Responder in emergency situations.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- competitive pay
- medical
- dental
- vision
- other benefits that provide flexibility, choice, and support to our employees when they need it most
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
