Atlanta Gas Light · 13 hours ago
General Technician Above Ground
Valdosta, GA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelAtlanta Gas Light is a subsidiary of Southern Company, focused on providing natural gas utility services. The General Technician Above Ground role involves supporting field operations through tasks such as meter reading, maintenance of gas systems, and assisting with service installations and repairs.
EnergyOil and Gas
Responsibilities
Efficiently works a route to complete customer and compliance orders in a timely manner and in accordance with company policies and procedures and operator qualifications procedures
Observes all safety requirements and regulatory guidelines to ensure compliance
Actively and accurately captures documentation in the Mobile Data Terminal and recognizes abnormal operating conditions such as corrosion, meters under stress, etc
Assists in connecting and disconnecting gas service, manually turning meters on and off
Assists in conducting investigations of high bill complaints, stop meters and special readings by meter reading validation
Assists in performing regular meter inspections, paints and maintenance of above and below ground gas systems
Responds to questions from customers and provides answers directly or by referral
Provide assistance with all distribution activities involved with the installation, repair and maintenance of the distribution system to include:
Operating basic equipment and tools
Traffic control
Landscaping and general maintenance
Digging, shoring, repairing leaks, testing and wrapping pipes
Pressure recording devices
Uses a variety of tools (hand, air, shovels, etc.) while performing distribution crew activities
Ensures truck is stocked with equipment, supplies, tools and other equipment in neat and orderly condition
Operates Automated Dispatch system to complete meter reads and turn-offs service at customer’s premise
Identifies abnormal operating conditions and takes appropriate actions
Performs simple sniff tests to detect gas leaks
Performs other job-related duties as required
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or GED
Mechanical aptitude
Basic knowledge and use of hand tools and equipment
Ability to pass basic skills and knowledge assessments
Valid Driver's License
Good written and oral communication
Ability to use good judgment when working in potentially hazardous and emergency environments
MS Office and Computer skills – basic proficiency
Customer Service
Mechanical aptitude
Able to operate basic equipment, machinery and simple tools
Good interpersonal skills
Ability to resolve and diffuse difficult/escalated situations
Knowledge of assigned geographical territory
Ability to smell odorant used to detect gas leaks
Efficiently works a route to complete customer and compliance orders in a timely manner and in accordance with company policies and procedures and operator qualifications procedures
Observes all safety requirements and regulatory guidelines to ensure compliance
Actively and accurately captures documentation in the Mobile Data Terminal and recognizes abnormal operating conditions such as corrosion, meters under stress, etc
Assists in connecting and disconnecting gas service, manually turning meters on and off
Assists in conducting investigations of high bill complaints, stop meters and special readings by meter reading validation
Assists in performing regular meter inspections, paints and maintenance of above and below ground gas systems
Responds to questions from customers and provides answers directly or by referral
Provide assistance with all distribution activities involved with the installation, repair and maintenance of the distribution system to include operating basic equipment and tools, traffic control, landscaping and general maintenance, digging, shoring, repairing leaks, testing and wrapping pipes, pressure recording devices
Uses a variety of tools (hand, air, shovels, etc.) while performing distribution crew activities
Ensures truck is stocked with equipment, supplies, tools and other equipment in neat and orderly condition
Operates Automated Dispatch system to complete meter reads and turn-offs service at customer's premise
Identifies abnormal operating conditions and takes appropriate actions
Performs simple sniff tests to detect gas leaks
Performs other job-related duties as required
Preferred
Field operations experience to include distribution crew work
Experience with heavy equipment operations
Technical school training and certification
Welding experience or certification
Commercial driver's license or permit
Equivalent academic education and experience
Benefits
Competitive base salary
Annual incentive awards for eligible employees
Health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being
Additional compensation, such as an incentive program
Company
Atlanta Gas Light
Atlanta Gas Light provides natural gas delivery service.
Founded in 1856
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Charles Hagins
Assistant to EVP, President & CEO Atlanta Gas Light and Chattanooga Gas
Karen M.
Founder & Vice Chair - HOLA Employee Resource Group
Recent News
2025-06-09
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