Construction & Maintenance Technician I

Delta Utilities; Oxford (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Delta Utilities in Mississippi is seeking an entry-level field operations technician to support the installation, repair, construction and maintenance of natural gas distribution systems. The role involves hands-on labor and operating tools in an outdoor environment to keep the gas network safe and functional.

Typical duties include locating buried lines, installing and replacing pipes, and assisting in emergency response.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED.
• Requires 0-2 years of relevant experience in construction, installation and maintenance of gas distribution systems.
• Able to obtain Class A CDL and Welding Certification within 2 years of employment.

Responsibilities

• Installs, repairs or replaces steel/plastic pipes.
• First Responder assistance in emergency situations.
• Able to locate gas lines.
• Loads and unloads required equipment, tools, and supplies from trucks. Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Summary

This position performs company field operations including manual labor duties necessary to accomplish installation, repair, construction and maintenance of natural gas distribution systems.

Essential Functions

• Installs, repairs or replaces steel/plastic pipes.


• First Responder assistance in emergency situations.


• Able to locate gas lines.


• Loads and unloads required equipment, tools, and supplies from trucks. Performs other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED.


• Requires 0-2 years of relevant experience in construction, installation and maintenance of gas distribution systems.


• Able to obtain Class A CDL and Welding Certification within 2 years of employment.

Competencies

Business and Financial Acumen – Understand the impact actions and decision have on the bottom line of the enterprise.

• Understand drivers of profitability.


• Use resources efficiently.


• Demonstrate an understanding of how day-to-day activities impact Delta's bottom line.


• Proactively look for and implement ways to reduce or contain costs where appropriate.


• Knowledgeable of technology enhancements and the efficiencies it brings to company operations

Coaching and Development – Develop others’ capabilities to empower them to reach their potential.

• Seek opportunities to get input from others for continuous improvement.


• Provide honest and courageous feedback to others.


• Seek out and be open to feedback from others.


• Inspires, motivates and guides others toward achievement of growth and development goals

Collaboration – Eliminate boundaries and drive common goals.

• Shares information proactively with others in order to achieve shared goals.


• Collaborates openly with others as a team player to accomplish company/organization objectives.


• Demonstrates understanding of the impact of own actions on other team members and/or other departments.


• Demonstrates behavior that allows others to contribute to their full potential.

Connecting, Listening, and Sharing – Maintain open, active, two-way communication

• Proactively share and seek out ideas with others.


• Demonstrate openness and accessibility to others.


• Share thoughts and feelings in a direct, genuine, and respectful way.


• Demonstrate you have listened to and understand others’ points of view.


• Actively seek diverse perspectives.

Customer Focus Through Service – Understand and exceed the expectations of internal and external customers

• Deliver customer-focused strategies that build and sustain customer commitment and loyalty. Exceed internal and/or external customer\'s expectations.


• Accept responsibility for the quality of service delivered.


• Demonstrate commitment to continuous improvement of services.


• Readily readjust priorities to pressing and changing customer demands.

Conditions

Physical Requirements:

• Able to use a variety of hand tools and power tools


• Oral communication person to person, over equipment, or mobile phone.


• Able to sit, stand, walk, knee, or crouch for extended periods of time.


• Able to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects exerting 50 pounds.


• Able to operate a motor vehicle and the ability to enter and exit vehicle unassisted.


• Able to wear personal protection safety equipment.

Working Conditions

• Required to participate in Delta Utilities Emergency Operation Plan (EOP).


• Able to handle emergency situations, including possible exposure to gaseous atmosphere.


• Able to respond to emergency calls and/or callouts and occasionally return to work while off duty.


• Able to work regular hours occasional overtime, and rotating shifts, if required.


• Able to work in both an office environment and outside field locations including able to tolerate exposure to all weather conditions; travel overnight occasionally.