C&M TECH I (Forrest City, AR) - CenterPoint Energy - Forrest City, AR
GO 00540
Description
Summary:
Performs company field operations including manual labor and other duties necessary to accomplish the installation, repair, construction and maintenance of natural gas distribution systems.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
Installs, repairs or replaces steel and plastic pipe.
Provides First Responder assistance in emergency situations.
Locates gas lines.
Loads and unloads required equipment, tools, and supplies onto and from truck.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education
:
Requires a high school diploma or the equivalent knowledge of English, mathematics (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions and percentages), punctuation, grammar and spelling.
Experience
:
Entry level position
Additional Knowledge, Skills, Licenses/Certifications, Abilities & Personal Characteristics (KSLAPs):
Able to apply knowledge of industry and company safety standards and regulations.
Able to provide a valid state driver's license and present and maintain a good driving record and to operate company vehicles safely and in compliance with applicable laws and company policies.
Able to pass written portion of commercial driver’s license (CDL) test within 12 months and attain complete CDL with 24 months.
Able to obtain company plastic welding certification within 12 months and company Arc or Oxygen-Acetylene certification within 24 months.
Able to learn to operate heavy equipment such as backhoe, trencher and a two-ton or larger truck.
Able to use the proper tools for any given job.
Able to assist with Plugging and Tapping procedures.
Able to assist in preparation of pipe for welding.
Able to learn to use a Personal Computer, SAP, and Mobile Data
Able to demonstrate an aptitude for basic mechanical tasks.
Able to respond well to changing priorities.
Able to solve problems with logical solutions.
Able to demonstrate and utilize effective oral and written communications skills.
Able to listen effectively and clarify information as needed.
Able to respond to customers with courtesy and knowledge.
Able to participate successfully in team environment to accomplish assignments.
Physical Requirements:
Able to exert in excess of 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a minimal amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
Able to use a variety of hand tools and power tools including picks, shovels, sharp-shooters, pipe wrenches, pipe cutters, bolt cutters, pavement saws, jack hammers, air guns, etc.
Able to operate a motor vehicle and heavy equipment and the ability to enter and exit vehicle unassisted.
Able to operate a personal computer, either desktop or laptop.
Able to stand, walk, stoop, kneel or crouch for extended periods of time.
Able to exert routine physical effort on a daily basis.
Working Conditions:
Able to work on a daily basis in all types of weather conditions.
Able to work regular hours, with occasional overtime.
Able to handle emergency situations, including possible exposure to gaseous atmospheres on occasion.
Able to work rotating shifts, if required.
Able to respond to emergency calls and/or call-outs and occasionally return to work while off duty.
Able to certify and don personal protective equipment, such as respirator, safety glasses, hardhat, gloves, protective footwear and earplugs on a daily basis.
Able to be included in random drug screen pool required for DOT drivers and DOT safety sensitive positions.
May be required to remain in the service area during emergency events and assume responsibilities assigned by the company to aide in restoration efforts.
This job description reflects an assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks for this position. Other duties and tasks may be assigned to this position at the Company’s discretion.
Able to demonstrate commitment to compliance with applicable laws and regulations, the Company's Ethics and Compliance Code of Conduct, and other Company policies and procedures and do so consistently, take all required training courses and do so timely. Able to demonstrate respect for all individuals, adhere to the Company's values and business practices and do both consistently.
May be required to remain in the service area during emergency events and assume responsibilities assigned by the company to aid in restoration efforts. CenterPoint Energy provides an essential public service which vitally affects the health, safety, comfort and general well-being of the people living in the area served by the Company. If any business unit activates an emergency operation plan, because of a threat to the continuation of service to our customers, employees may be called to fulfill an assignment. All employees, whether in their normal job or an emergency operation plan assignment, are essential to successful service restoration. CenterPoint Energy values the role each employee plays in serving the needs of our community.
All applicants must take a pre-employment drug test and obtain a negative result as a condition of employment. In addition to a pre-employment test, employees performing job functions regulated by the Department of Transportation (i.e. safety-sensitive functions) are subject to random drug and/or alcohol testing. Other testing (post-accident, reasonable cause, return-to-duty, follow-up, or return-to-work) may be required in accordance with work-related conditions.
Job
Operations - Labor
Primary Location
United States-Arkansas-Forrest City-Forrest City Office
Organization
GO AR NORTH DISTRICT (10002001)
Schedule
Full-time
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