DAMAGE PREVENTION TECHNICIAN - GREELEY, CO

Position is located in Greeley, Colorado. Residency requirements apply. May be hired as a Damage Prevention Technician or Sr Damage Prevention Technician based on qualifications, skills, and experience.

Hourly pay rate: $28.50 - $31.50
discretionary bonus

Posting date: 6/20/2024
This position is expected to be posted through 7/5/2024

THIS JOB DESCRIPTION DOES NOT ATTEMPT TO LIST ALL OF THE DUTIES THAT ARE OR MAY BE PERFORMED IN THIS POSITION

Primary Duties

1. Accurately locates and marks company facilities (transmission & distribution systems, service lines, & other facilities).

2. Reads and interprets system maps.

3. Works with Company crews and outside contractors to be available for any needed re-marking to prevent damage.

4. Conducts investigations of natural gas facility damages to determine root causes.

5. Maintains working relationship with area excavators, municipalities, and Company personnel responsible for excavation activities. Reports any suspected damages to our system.

6. Ensures the accuracy of Company maps and records as they relate to damage prevention.

7. Completes and maintains accurate records and reports to comply with Company and regulatory requirements.

8. Assists other operations functions as needed and may perform C&M and Service work when not performing damage prevention duties.

9. May be required to hold stand-by duty, work shifts, holidays, weekends, emergency call outs, and occasional extensive hours.

10. Is subject to reporting outside regular work area.

11. Identifies, addresses, and reports safety and encroachment issues to their resolution and completion.

12. Is responsible for the safe operation and inspection of assigned Company vehicles and equipment.

13. Demonstrates support for and adheres to the Company values, strategies, policies and procedures and exhibits the core values of AtmoSpirit, Customer Service, Safety and the Code of Conduct both as an individual contributor, team member and/or leader of others.

14. 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

Educational/Experience Level:
A general educational knowledge acquired through a high school diploma or a General Equivalency Diploma (GED) and two years experience in natural gas, damage prevention activities, service, construction and maintenance, and/or pipeline operations. Requires a thorough understanding of Company operations.

Certificates, Licenses, etc.:
Must obtain and maintain minimum Operator Qualifications (OQs) and classroom training for position and any other required OQs and classroom training or certifications within six months. Requires valid driver's license in accordance with Company standards.

Communication Skills:
Requires the ability to communicate, persuade and/or influence internal and/or external customers. Must have strong interpersonal skills.

Computer Skills:
Requires ability to utilize the Company's internet/intranet web site, take and upload digital photos of marking activity to each line locate ticket, and utilize all available systems for data entry, reference and/or retrieval tasks.

Work Conditions:
Works outdoors in all types of weather and may be exposed to extremes of climate and temperatures, high noise levels, and rough terrain. 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:
Requires occasionally performing activities including, but not limited to, bending, stooping, grasping, reaching, twisting, turning and/or lifting. Requires an 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.

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.




























































 

At Atmos Energy, we enjoy an employee-focused culture with rewarding work, competitive pay, work-life balance, inclusion and diversity, and excellent benefits.

Benefits Provided at No Cost to you:

Retirement Savings Plan (Matching and Fixed Annual Company Contribution)

Basic Life Insurance

Business Travel Accident Insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Plans

Holidays and Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Health Education and Improvement Programs

Employer Contribution to Health Savings Account (when enrolled in High Deductible Health Plan)

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Education Assistance Program (Tuition Reimbursement)

Pregnancy and Parenting Support

Caregiver Support Program

Identity Theft Protection

Benefits You Help Pay for (voluntary):

Retirement Savings Plan – Individual Contribution (including Roth option)

Investment Advice and Management

Medical Insurance and Prescription Drug Coverage

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Telemedicine

Supplemental Term Life Insurance

Employee/Dependent Life Insurance

Employee/Dependent Accidental Death-Dismemberment Insurance

Benefit eligibility on first day of employment

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.