Liberty · 1 day ago
Technician I, Service - Gas
Harrisburg, IL
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelLiberty, part of Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp., is a diversified utility company focused on providing reliable energy and water solutions. The Technician I, Service - Gas position involves customer service activities related to gas transmission and distribution systems, including responding to service requests, performing repairs, and ensuring safety compliance.
EnergyRecyclingRenewable EnergySustainabilityWaste ManagementWater
Responsibilities
Responds to customer requests for service including connections, disconnections, leak and carbon monoxide investigations
Informs customer of needed repairs and answers basic questions. Ensures that customer understands and is satisfied with work completed
Will read meters and records consumption for billing
Investigates, grades and repairs leaks
May disconnect service as necessary and perform collection efforts on delinquent accounts
Replaces and/or repairs meters and regulators. Sets and removes meters as necessary
Installs, programs and operates Automatic Meter Reading equipment as necessary
May be required to perform natural gas line location tasks
Performs activities to ensure responsiveness to natural gas and other emergencies
Completes and maintains accurate records and reports to comply with Company and regulatory requirements
May be required to hold stand-by duty, work shifts, holidays, weekends, emergency call outs, and occasional extensive 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 exhibits the core values of 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
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent
Must obtain and maintain minimum Operator Qualifications (OQs) and classroom training for position and any other required OQs and classroom training or certifications
Requires valid driver's license in accordance with Company standards
Requires ability to utilize the Company's internet/intranet web site and available resources for data entry, reference and/or retrieval tasks
Requires the ability to communicate with internal/external customers to obtain and/or provide explanations and/or information
Work requires entry to customer premises
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
Has a residence requirement due to call-out response time
Works as an individual contributor and/or as member of a team
Requires occasionally performing activities including, but not limited to, bending, stooping, grasping, reaching, twisting, turning and/or lifting
Requires the acute sense of sight and hearing (corrected or uncorrected) and strong sense of smell
Must be able to lift tools, equipment and materials up to and including 60 pounds
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
Preferred
Natural gas construction and/or service field experience is preferred
Benefits
401k Plan with matching
Share purchase/match plan
Leadership Development Program
Volunteer paid days off
Employee Assistance Program
Achievement fund
Free parking
Variety of Health & Wellness programs
Discount and Perks program
Company
Liberty
The services we provide directly affect and are essential to our customers’ quality of life and wellbeing.
Founded in 1988
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Wendy Deckard
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