Gas Utility Field Technician I

Atmos Energy Corporation; Mandeville (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Paid training

Health insurance

Job summary

Atmos Energy Corporation is seeking a field technician who handles residential service connections and disconnections, operates wireless meter reading gear, and assists with meter reading and data entry while upholding safety standards.

This role requires a high school diploma or GED and a valid driver’s license, with responsibilities spanning customer communication, record-keeping, and potential on-call shifts to support reliable natural gas service.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED and valid driver’s license.
• Customer service skills and ability to explain basic information to customers.
• Ability to operate and program Wireless Meter Reading (WMR) equipment.

Responsibilities

• Respond to customer requests for service including connections and disconnections as operator qualified.
• Informs customer of needed repairs and ensures customer satisfaction with work.
• May disconnect service and perform collection efforts on delinquent accounts.
• Installs, programs, and operates Wireless Meter Reading (WMR) equipment as necessary.
• Completes and maintains accurate records and reports to comply with Company and regulatory requirements.
• May read meters and record usage for billing.
• May be required to hold stand-by duty, work shifts, holidays, weekends, emergency call outs, and occasional extended hours.

Skills

Customer service

Reading meters

Communication

Safety awareness

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Meter reading equipment

Job description

Atmos Energy Corporation is seeking a field technician who handles residential service connections and disconnections, operates wireless meter reading gear, and assists with meter reading and data entry while upholding safety standards.

This role requires a high school diploma or GED and a valid driver’s license, with responsibilities spanning customer communication, record-keeping, and potential on-call shifts to support reliable natural gas service.