Construction Operator 1 - Sr. Construction Operator

Atmos Energy Corporation; Shelbyville (TN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Atmos Energy Corporation is seeking a construction-focused team member to assist with installation and maintenance of natural gas lines, meters and regulators. The role involves outdoor work, basic tasks, and adherence to safety standards as part of a larger utility infrastructure team.

The position emphasizes following prescribed procedures, maintaining records, and participating in safety training. A high school diploma or GED and a valid driver's license are required to ensure proper,

Qualifications

• Requires a general educational knowledge normally acquired through a high school diploma or a GED.
• Requires valid driver's license in accordance with Company standards.
• Must obtain and maintain position Operator Qualifications (OQs) and related training/certifications.
• Requires ability to utilize company intranet for data entry and retrieval tasks.
• Requires the ability to communicate with internal/external customers to obtain or provide basic information.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic, routine work using prescribed procedures and seeks guidance for deviations.
• Assists in installation and maintenance of natural gas lines, meters and regulators.
• May assist in conducting leakage surveys.
• Completes and maintains accurate records and reports to comply with requirements.

Skills

Driver's license

Communication skills

Physical stamina

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Primary Duties

• Performs basic, routine work using clearly prescribed procedures. Seeks advice and guidance for any deviations from the norm.
• Assists in the installation and maintenance of natural gas lines, meters and regulators.
• May assist in conducting leakage surveys.
• Completes and maintains accurate records and reports to comply with Company and regulatory requirements.

Other Duties/Responsibilities

• May be required to hold stand‑by duty, work shifts, holidays, weekends, emergency call outs, and occasional extended hours.
• Is subject to reporting outside regular work area.
• Identifies, addresses, and reports safety and encroachment issues to their resolution and completion.
• Is responsible for the safe operation and inspection of assigned Company vehicles and equipment.
• Demonstrates support for and adheres to the Company's values, strategies, policies and procedures and learns the core values of AtmoSpirit, Customer Service, Safety and the Company's Code of Conduct both as an individual contributor, team member and/or leader of others.
• Must become familiar with the contents of the Safety Manual, live by the spirit of its intent and become involved in creating and maintaining a safe working environment. Must complete all required safety training.

Minimum Requirements

Requires a general educational knowledge normally acquired through a high school diploma or a General Equivalency Diploma (GED).

Requires valid driver's license in accordance with Company standards.

Certificates, Licenses, etc. While at this level, completes assigned classes, Operator Qualifications (OQ) and OJT specific to Construction Learning Path. Must obtain and maintain position Operator Qualifications (OQs) and classroom training for position and any other required OQs and classroom training or certifications.

Computer Skills Requires ability to utilize the Company's internet/intranet web site and available resources for data entry, reference and/or retrieval tasks.

Communication Skills Requires the ability to communicate with internal/external customers in order to obtain and/or provide basic types of factual information.

Work Conditions Works outdoors in all types of weather and may be exposed to extremes of climate and temperatures, high noise levels, rough terrain, and occasional work on ladders, roofs, attics, and under houses as well as confined spaces. May require overnight travel. May have residence requirement due to call‑out response time. Works as an individual contributor and/or as member of a team.

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift 88 pounds from the ground to 38 inches. (Ex: lifting and carrying a jackhammer).
• Ability to carry 88 pounds a distance of 5 feet. (Ex: lifting and carrying a jackhammer).
• Ability to generate 100-foot pounds of pulling force at a contact point of 25 inches. (Ex: pulling manhole cover).
• Ability to bend, stoop, squat, kneel, and/or crouch.
• Requires the acute sense of sight and hearing (corrected or uncorrected) and strong sense of smell.

Other Requirements

As a Safety‑Sensitive position, pre and post employment screenings, including but not limited to drug testing as outlined by the Department of Transportation (DOT) and Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), and motor vehicle record (MVR) background checks are required.

Atmos Energy Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Job Family: Construction

Construction Atmos Energy Corporation, a natural gas-only distributor, is an S&P 500 company headquartered in Dallas. We safely deliver reliable, affordable, efficient and abundant natural gas to more than 3 million distribution customers in over 1,400 communities across eight states located primarily in the South. As part of our vision to be the safest provider of natural gas services, we are modernizing our business and infrastructure while continuing to invest in safety, innovation, environmental sustainability and our communities. Atmos Energy manages proprietary pipeline and storage assets, including one of the largest intrastate natural gas pipeline systems in Texas.