Construction & Maintenance Technician I

Delta Utilities; Oxford (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Delta Utilities in Mississippi is seeking a field operations professional to perform installation, repair, construction and maintenance of natural gas distribution systems. The role requires hands-on work with pipes and equipment, adherence to safety protocols, and readiness to respond to emergencies.

Required credentials include a high school diploma or GED, 0–2 years of gas distribution experience, and the ability to obtain a Class A CDL and Welding Certification within 2 years of employment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 0–2 years of relevant experience in construction, installation and maintenance of gas distribution systems.
• Ability 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.

Skills

Manual labor

Gas distribution

Pipe installation

Equipment operation

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CDL Class A certification

Welding Certification

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

• 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.